Maureen O’Sullivan

Date of Birth: May 17, 1911

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: June 23, 1998

Biography

Maureen O’Sullivan was an acclaimed Irish-American actress, best known for her role as Jane in the Tarzan film series of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, she was discovered by director Frank Borzage while still in school. She made her film debut in 1930 and quickly rose to fame. O’Sullivan’s career spanned several decades, during which she appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions. She was married to writer and director John Farrow, with whom she had seven children, including actress Mia Farrow. In addition to her acting career, O’Sullivan was also known for her philanthropic efforts and was a devout Catholic. She passed away in 1998 at the age of 87.

5 Interesting Facts about Maureen O’Sullivan

1. Maureen O’Sullivan played Jane in a total of six Tarzan films alongside Johnny Weissmuller.

2. She was a close friend of Vivien Leigh, who starred as Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone with the Wind.”

3. O’Sullivan was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

4. She took a break from acting in the 1940s to raise her seven children.

5. O’Sullivan returned to the screen in the 1980s, appearing in films like “Peggy Sue Got Married” and “Hannah and Her Sisters.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Maureen O’Sullivan

1. “I was a plain Jane, but I had a lot of curiosity.”

2. “I never thought of myself as glamorous. I never raised my children to think of themselves as glamorous.”

3. “Hollywood was never my cup of tea. I found it stifling and artificial.”

4. “I always put my family first. My children were my greatest achievement.”

5. “I had a wonderful life and career, but my family was my greatest joy.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Maureen O’Sullivan’s net worth was estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Maureen O’Sullivan had seven children with her husband John Farrow: 1. Michael Damien Farrow (1939–1958) 2. Patrick Joseph Farrow (1942–2009) 3. Maria de Lourdes Villiers “Mia” Farrow (born 1945) – renowned actress and humanitarian 4. John Charles Farrow (born 1946) 5. Prudence Farrow (born 1948) – author and film producer 6. Stephanie Farrow (born 1949) 7. Theresa Magdalena “Tisa” Farrow (born 1951) – actress and model