Veteran actress who is a sitcom legend and starred in beloved horror films seen on rare outing

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She is a veteran actress whose career has spanned over six decades with 181 credits to her name.

This actress is probably most famous for starring in two popular sitcoms – one that aired in the 1980s and another from the early 2000s.

Another major role of hers was in HBO drama Big Love which aired from 2006 to 2009.

She worked across a variety of film and television genres, and is particularly recognized for her contributions to horror, including films like Devil (2010) and Wishmaster (1997).

Now she has been seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles.

Can you guess who the veteran star is?

It’s Jenny O’Hara!

The 83-year-old actress was recently seen running errands at The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, California.

She wore a relaxed and stylish all-black outfit, consisting of a puffer vest layered over a sweater, paired with trousers and sneakers.

As a style tip, I noticed she really pulled her look together with the perfect accessories! She was carrying a chic black belt bag, and layered on some delicate jewelry – a necklace with a lovely medium-sized pendant, plus some earrings. And of course, those glasses added a cool, finished touch.

Her white locks were combed back as she showcased her evergreen looks by going make-up free. 

Keenly remembered for a career spanning over six decades, Maureen O’Hara first appeared on stage in the 1964 Broadway play, Dylan.

She first received on-screen credit several years later with voice work on ‘Murder A La Mod’. Following that, she played Muriel Burke in two episodes of ‘Another World’ in 1969 and 1970.

She became well-known for leading roles in several TV movies, such as Brinks: The Great Robbery, The Return of the World’s Greatest Detective, Blind Ambition, and Blinded by the Light, where she starred alongside Kristy McNichol.

In 1979, O’Hara appeared as part of the original cast of the sitcom, The Facts of Life.

One of her most prominent roles was playing a character on the sitcom My Sister Sam, which aired from 1986 to 1988.

She played Dixie Randazzo, a witty and sarcastic assistant to Samantha Russell, played by Pam Dawber.

She also played Janet Hefferman on the popular sitcom The King of Queens, starring Kevin James, which ran from 2001 to 2007.

Throughout her career, she appeared in many popular TV shows, including classics like Kojak and Charlie’s Angels, as well as more recent series such as Law & Order, The X-Files, ER, and House M.D. She also had roles in shows like Quinn Martin’s Tales of the Unexpected, Barnaby Jones, Barney Miller, Beverly Hills, 90210, NYPD Blue, Reba, Six Feet Under, and Big Love.

I’ve been a fan for years, and while everyone remembers her amazing work in Devil and Wishmaster, she’s built up a really solid filmography. She’s also been in Career Opportunities, the moving A Mother’s Prayer, the clever Matchstick Men, and the hilarious Extract – all great movies!

She also starred alongside Sean Penn in 2003 Oscar winning film Mystic River.

Earlier this year, she appeared in the Hulu mini-series Good American Family, alongside Ellen Pompeo.

Even in her eighties, O’Hara isn’t retiring. She’s currently finishing work on the upcoming horror film, The Remedy.

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2025-12-14 18:37