Colm Meaney
Acting
Colm J. Meaney (born May 30, 1953) is an acclaimed Irish actor. Born in Dublin, Meaney discovered his passion for acting in his youth and later honed his craft at the Abbey Theatre School before joining the National Theatre of Ireland. He achieved global recognition for his iconic portrayal of Chief Miles O'Brien within the Star Trek franchise, seamlessly transitioning the character from Star Trek: The Next Generation to a leading role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine across a staggering 225 total episodes. Beyond science fiction, Meaney is deeply revered for starring as the quintessential working-class father in all three film adaptations of Roddy Doyle’s beloved Barrytown Trilogy: The Commitments, The Snapper (which earned him a Golden Globe nomination), and The Van. A highly versatile character actor, his prolific Hollywood filmography includes memorable roles in major blockbusters such as Die Hard 2, The Last of the Mohicans, Con Air, and Layer Cake. On the small screen, he delivered powerhouse performances as the ruthless railroad tycoon Thomas C. Durant in AMC's Western series Hell on Wheels and the crime boss Finn Wallace in Gangs of London. An accomplished stage veteran of Broadway and the West End, Meaney was honored with the prestigious Irish Film & Television Academy’s (IFTA) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025. He continues to remain a vibrant force in the industry, starring in high-profile projects such as the Netflix feature adaptation Remarkably Bright Creatures and the crime drama series The Yank, which reunited him on screen with fellow Star Trek alumnus Kate Mulgrew.
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Filmography of
Colm Meaney
Ethan Mack
... 2026
Ian Bailey
... 2025
... 2025
Ray
... 2025
Ciáran
... 2024
Frank Monaghan
... 2024
... 2024
Brandon
... 2024
Robert McQue
... 2023
Jonathan
... 2023
Bernie Ohls
... 2023
Colm “Daddy” Whelan
... 2023
Mr. Barr
... 2022
Martyn
... 2022
Father Peter
... 2022
MacDonell
... 2021
Dermot O'Brien
... 2020
Patrick Barker
... 2020
Frank Ellroy
... 2019
Detective Donall Crowley
... 2019
Father Francis Morgan
... 2019
... 2018
Martin Logan
... 2017
Martin McGuinness
... 2017
Father Avital
... 2016
George Raynor
... 2016
Coach George Raynor
... 2016
Grandfather (voice)
... 2016
Narrator (voice)
... 2015
Leslie
... 2015
Miles O'Brien
... 2014
Elder Beacon
... 2014
Fintan McGuire
... 2014
Myles Standish (voice)
... 2013
Detective
... 2013
Roland Potts
... 2013
Patt Farrell
... 2013
Chief Miles O'Brien (archive footage)
... 2013
Mason
... 2012
Bandler
... 2012
Monsieur Rousset
... 2012
Self
... 2011
Mark O'Reilly
... 2011
Detective Weller
... 2011
David Hunter
... 2011
Giannopoulos
... 2011
Harry
... 2011
H.L. Mencken
... 2010
Fred Daly
... 2010
Jonathan Snow
... 2010
Frank Kensay
... 2009
Detective Dunnigan
... 2009
Don Revie
... 2009
Tommy Cassidy
... 2008
Trevor Jones
... 2008
Joe Mullan
... 2007
Gavin
... 2006
Vincent
... 2006
Cody
... 2006
Tom
... 2005
Benjamin Franklin
... 2004
Gene
... 2004
Inspector Brackenreid
... 2004
Inspector Brackenreid
... 2004
Gibbons
... 2004
Jimmy McClure
... 2004
... 2003
... 2003
Jerry Lynch
... 2003
Mr. Tumlinson
... 2002
Harry
... 2002
Thomas Hutchings
... 2002
Gin O'Malley
... 2002
Frank Lazaras
... 1999
Mayor Scott Pitcher
... 1999
Fury
... 1999
Seamus
... 1999
Al Sheehan
... 1998
Roland Cain
... 1998
Steve
... 1998
Jackie O'Hara
... 1998
Keith Moore
... 1998
Agent Duncan Malloy
... 1997
Jim Davern
... 1996
Larry
... 1996
... 1996
Miles O'Brien
... 1995
Morgan the Goat
... 1995
... 1995
Dr. Lionel Badger
... 1994
Geronimo's Dad
... 1994
Dessie Curley
... 1993
... 1993
Miles O'Brien
... 1993
Barreller
... 1992
Daumer
... 1992
Major Ambrose
... 1992
Kelly
... 1992
Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.
... 1991
Gerry McGurn
... 1990
Windsor Plane - Pilot
... 1990
Cop at Tess'
... 1990
Meagher
... 1989
Tinkerer
... 1987
Mr. Bergin
... 1987
Sean
... 1986
Kevin Murphy
... 1982
Younger Protestant
... 1981
J. Pierpont Morgan