Emily O'Brien

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 Sance, 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

Sance Girl 2006

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress ( 2024 ; for Days of our Lives) Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress ( 2008 , 2009 , 2011 ; for The Young and the Restless) 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