Colm Meaney
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 OBrien 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 workingclass father in all three film adaptations of Roddy Doyles 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 AMCs 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 Academys IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025 He continues to remain a vibrant force in the industry starring in highprofile 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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