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Emily O'Brien
Genoa City Presence
At A Glance
Emily O'Brien first appeared on The Young and the Restless in August, 2006.

A native of Bedfordshire, England, O'Brien moved to the States when she was ten years old. She began performing and studying theater at a young age. After completing two years in college, O'Brien moved to Los Angeles, where she landed roles in the horror film Séance, television's What About Brian, and The Reality Show with Andy Dick. O'Brien was also cast in a music video for Fall Out Boy.

In 2006, O'Brien starred in the Andy Dick comedy, Danny Roane: First Time Director. She also had a supporting role in Coma, a thriller starring Michael Madsen.

O'Brien is able to perform a number of British and European dialects, and speaks fluent Farsi.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Young and the Restless
Jana Hawkes
August 15, 2006 to May 6, 2011)

What About Brian
Girl at Club
2006
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Séance
Girl
2006
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2008, 2009, 2011)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
DATE OF BIRTH: May 28, 1985
News Archives
News Archive: O'Brien earns second consecutive Younger Actress Emmy nod. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: Y&R fires Emily O'Brien. [Mar 23, 2011]
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