Maureen O'Hara

“There are no words to express how thrilled I am to receive this Lifetime Achievement Award. I’m particularly pleased because it’s from Ireland, the country of my birth. I will treasure it always.”

Maureen O'Hara, Recipient of the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004

Born Maureen FitzSimons, on August 17, 1920, in Ranelagh, Dublin. The famously red-headed O'Hara has been noted for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and long-time friend John Wayne.

Born Maureen FitzSimons, on August 17, 1920, in Ranelagh, Dublin. The famously red-headed O'Hara has been noted for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and long-time friend John Wayne.

Born Maureen FitzSimons, on August 17, 1920, in Ranelagh, Dublin. The famously red-headed O'Hara has been noted for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and long-time friend John Wayne.

Born Maureen FitzSimons, on August 17, 1920, in Ranelagh, Dublin. The famously red-headed O'Hara has been noted for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and long-time friend John Wayne.

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