Maureen Jane Beattie OBE (born 14 August 1953) is an Irish-born, Scottish actress of both stage and screen.

[2] Beattie was born in the seaside resort of Bundoran, Co Donegal, whilst her father was appearing at the town's St Patrick's Hall.

[5] The film, also starring John Stahl, Bob Edwards and Alan Bell, was directed by Jim Hickey and produced by Robin Mitchell.

[5] In February 2022, it was confirmed that she would play Mrs Pearce in My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum, St. Martin's Lane from May to August 2022.

[10][5] Beattie is active in the actors' trade union Equity, leading their investigations into sexual harassment in the industry.