Mariah Waterfall O'Brien (born June 25, 1971) is an American interior designer and former 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 on the cover of

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Early life

O'Brien was born on June 25, 1971, and raised in the small town of Dellroy, Ohio. Her parents were hippie musicians, and her middle name Waterfall was based on the

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song. The family later moved to

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, where O'Brien appeared in local theaters. 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'', ''

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'', and '' Some Girl''. Her television credits include ''

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music video for " No More Tears".

Modeling

O'Brien appeared on the cover of Spinal Tap's 1992 single " Bitch School". She is also featured on the cover of

' 1992 album ''Dirt''.

Personal life

O'Brien was married to actor Giovanni Ribisi from 1997 to 2001; they have a daughter born in 1997. Since 2005, O'Brien works as an interior designer in Los Angeles and is the owner of Mariah O'Brien Interiors.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

Official website
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Obrien, Mariah 1971 births Living people People from Carroll County, Ohio American film actresses American television actresses 20th-century American actresses Actresses from Ohio American interior designers American women interior designers 21st-century American women