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Robert O'Reilly

Robert O'Reilly

Actor · Born 1950-03-25 · New York, New York, USA

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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 Promi…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Mask (1994) — The Figure
  2. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — Gowron
  3. Knight Rider (1982) — Jake Simpson
  4. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Gowron
  5. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) — Kago-Darr
  6. MacGyver (1985) — Curt Neilson
  7. Cheers (1982) — Ed Fogerty
  8. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) — Mark Dunford
  9. The Flash (1990) — Victor Kelso
  10. The Incredible Hulk (1977)
  11. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) — Rudy Exner
  12. Murder, She Wrote (1984) — A.J. Grodin
  13. Numb3rs (2005) — Kurt Delock (uncredited)
  14. Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) — L.V. Sacco
  15. Highway to Heaven (1984)
  16. NYPD Blue (1993) — Calvin James / Carl Shivers
  17. The Fall Guy (1981)
  18. Sledge Hammer! (1986) — Assassin
  19. CHiPs (1977) — Ryan
  20. Manimal (1983)
  21. Whore (1991) — Younger Man in Car
  22. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) — Sketch
  23. T. J. Hooker (1982) — Jack Riker
  24. Hunter (1984) — Willem Sunderson
  25. Simon & Simon (1981)
  26. Voyagers! (1982)
  27. The Equalizer (1985) — Fur Collar Man
  28. By Dawn's Early Light (1990) — FEMA Radioman
  29. Falcon Crest (1981) — Mr. Kumar
  30. The Guardian (2001) — Quinn Jankowski
  31. The Omega Code (1999) — Technician
  32. Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
  33. Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
  34. Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
  35. Steel Frontier (1995) — Evermore
  36. Otherworld (1985) — Drill Instructor
  37. Moonbase (1997) — Karl Stark
  38. Good Luck (1997) — Bartender
  39. Darkroom (1981) — Sebastian
  40. Desert Kickboxer (1992) — Paul