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Biography
Mariah Waterfall O'Brien (born June 25, 1971) is an American actress and model. She made her film debut in the drama Gas, Food, Lodging (1992) and later appeared in the horror film Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). O'Brien also appeared photographed on the cover of Alice in Chains's 1992 album Dirt.
Early life
O'Brien was born on June 25, 1971, and raised in the small town of Dellroy, Ohio. Her mother is actress Jackie O'Brien, with whom she appeared in the film Together & Alone.
Career
Acting
O'Brien has appeared in films such as Gas, Food Lodging, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Being John Malkovich, Diamonds, Ticker, The Mod Squad, and Some Girl. Her television credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, The Nanny, Once and Again and Courting Alex.
Modelling
O'Brien is featured on the cover of the Alice in Chains album Dirt.
Personal life
O'Brien was married to actor Giovanni Ribisi from 1997 to 2001; they have a daughter together, Lucia Santina (born August 6, 1997).
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gas, Food Lodging | Ivy | |
| 1995 | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers | Beth | |
| 1996 | Welcome Says the Angel | Waitress | |
| 1996 | Kiss & Tell | Emma | |
| 1998 | Lone Greasers | Jezzabel | Short film |
| 1998 | Together & Alone | Buffy | |
| 1998 | Some Girl | Thrift Store Cashier | |
| 1999 | The Mod Squad | Tiffany | |
| 1999 | Being John Malkovich | Girl Creeped Out by Malkovich | |
| 1999 | Diamonds | Tiffany | |
| 2000 | Pussykat | ||
| 2001 | Ordinary Madness | Betty | |
| 2001 | Puzzled | Alexandra Norton | |
| 2001 | Ticker | Desperate Woman | |
| 2001 | Lovely & Amazing | Kevin's TV Co-Star | |
| 2004 | Jam | Rose | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nowhere Man | Nurse | Episode: "Absolute Zero" |
| 1996 | The Nanny | Young Jewish Woman | Episode: "That's Midlife" |
| 1998 | Charmed | Cynda | Episode: "Thank You for Not Morphing" |
| 1998 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Nancy | Episode: "The Wish" |
| 1999 | G vs E | Marci Welbi | Episode: "Men Are from Mars, Women Are Evil" |
| 2001–2002 | Once and Again | Brandi | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Courting Alex | Leah | Episode: "Big Client" |