Margaret O'Brien

Born Angela Maxine O'Brien on January 15, 1937 in San Diego, California. Her film debut was one-minute shot in MGM's _Babes on Broadway (1941)_ (qv). Her big moment came when she was cast in _Journey for Margaret (1942)_ (qv). This film shot her into instant stardom and also resulted in Angela changing her name to Margaret. Throughout the 1940s Margaret was a major child star. Her unforgettable performance as "Tootie" in 'Vincente Minnelli' (qv)'s _Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)_ (qv) won her an Academy Award as "Outstanding Child Actress" of her day. She gave brilliant performances in such films as _The Canterville Ghost (1944)_ (qv), _Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945)_ (qv), _The Secret Garden (1949)_ (qv) and _Little Women (1949)_ (qv). By the early 1950s Margaret had made a mint for MGM and earned a personal fortune. Then she brilliantly graduated into adolescent roles and she never retired from the screen. She also remained active on TV and on the dinner-theater circuit. She frequently is appearing at prestigious events as Celebrity Host or Guest Star and popular Public Speaker.::Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe