Robert O'Reilly
Known for Acting · 53 credits
- Born
- 1950-03-25 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- New York, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Bobby Reilly
Biography
Robert O'Reilly (born March 25, 1950, in New York City) is an American film, stage, and television actor and director. He is best known for his role as Chancellor Gowron, the leader of the Klingon Empire, in the Star Trek franchise—particularly on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
O'Reilly’s career spans over 100 films and TV episodes, often portraying antagonistic or villainous characters. He appeared in series like Cheers, Knight Rider, MacGyver, NYPD Blue, and films such as The Mask. He has also performed on Broadway and at Carnegie Hall. Notably, he received a Drama-Logue Award in 1981 for directing the play Getting Out.
His first Star Trek appearance was in The Next Generation episode "Manhunt," but he is most recognized for playing Gowron from the episode "Reunion" onward, across several Next Generation and Deep Space Nine episodes, and related media including video games. O'Reilly drew inspiration for Gowron from Shakespearean characters, notably Edmund from King Lear. He has reprised Gowron in various Star Trek-related events and conventions.
In theater, he has appeared in Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including The Tavern, The Promise, and played roles like Edmund in King Lear. He has been active with the Colony Theatre Company in Burbank, California, both as an actor and director.
He is married to Judy O'Reilly, with whom he has triplet sons. His hobbies include golf and baseball.
Known For
TV Shows (36)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Gowron / Scarface
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as A.J. Grodin / Stephen Ridgely
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Gowron / Countman
MacGyver
1985
as Curt Neilson
NYPD Blue
1993
as Calvin James / Carl Shivers
Cheers
1982
as Ed Fogerty
Numb3rs
2005
as Kurt Delock (uncredited)
Hunter
1984
as Willem Sunderson
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
as Kago-Darr
Falcon Crest
1981
as Mr. Kumar
Knight Rider
1982
as Jake Simpson / Snyder
Simon & Simon
1981
Highway to Heaven
1984
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
as Rudy Exner
The Equalizer
1985
as Fur Collar Man / Chance
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Mark Dunford
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Jack Riker / Sheehan
The Guardian
2001
as Quinn Jankowski
The Incredible Hulk
1977
The Fall Guy
1981
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Sledge Hammer!
1986
as Assassin
A Captain's Log
2021
as Self
Archie Bunker's Place
1979
CHiPs
1977
as Ryan
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
as Sketch
Crazy like a Fox
1984
The Flash
1990
as Victor Kelso
Voyagers!
1982
The Shuttlepod Show
2022
as Self
Cop Rock
1990
Manimal
1983
Trauma Center
1983
Darkroom
1981
as Sebastian
Otherworld
1985
as Drill Instructor
Movies (17)
The Mask
1994
as The Figure
Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999
as L.V. Sacco
By Dawn's Early Light
1990
as FEMA Radioman
Whore
1991
as Younger Man in Car
The Omega Code
1999
as Technician
Steel Frontier
1995
as Evermore
Roddenberry on Patrol
2003
as Officer #2
Under Surveillance
1991
as Whitey
Desert Kickboxer
1992
as Paul
Moonbase
1997
as Karl Stark
Good Luck
1997
as Bartender
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013
as Gowron
The Steel Collar Man
1985
as Johnny
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995
as Gowron
The Circuit
2019
Star Trek's Favorite Moments
2004
as Self
Party Plane
1991
as Air Traffic Controller
About Robert O'Reilly
Robert O'Reilly (born March 25, 1950, in New York City) is an American film, stage, and television actor and director. He is best known for his role as Chancellor Gowron, the leader of the Klingon Empire, in the Star Trek franchise—particularly on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. O'Reilly’s career spans over 100 films and TV episodes, often portraying antagonistic or villainous characters. He appeared in series like Cheers, Knight Rider, MacGyver, NYPD Blue, and films such as The Mask. He has also performed on Bro… With 53 credits spanning from 1977 to 2022, Robert O'Reilly has appeared in 17 films and 36 TV shows.
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- The Mask (1994) — as The Figure
- Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) — as L.V. Sacco
- By Dawn's Early Light (1990) — as FEMA Radioman
- Whore (1991) — as Younger Man in Car
- The Omega Code (1999) — as Technician
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