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Maureen O'Hara (born Maureen FitzSimons, August 17, 1920 - died October 24, 2015) was a native Irish and naturalized American actress and singer, and a natural redhead, who became successful in Hollywood from the 1940s through to the 1960s. She was known for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne. She was one of the longest-lived stars from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.
Maureen O'Hara was an Irish-born Hollywood actress celebrated as the Queen of Technicolor for her prominent roles during the Golden Age of cinema.
She is best known for her collaborations with John Ford and John Wayne in films such as The Quiet Man, How Green Was My Valley, and the holiday favorite Miracle on 34th Street.
She was a prominent contract player for major studio giants such as RKO Pictures and 20th Century Fox during her active years.