Robert O'Reilly
Known for
Robert O'Reilly is a screen veteran recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. He also turns up in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'. He has been working on screen for more than 41 years. Ask a viewer to place Robert O'Reilly and the answer usually comes back 'The Mask'.
Robert O'Reilly
11 Movies
21 Series
Robert O'Reilly is a screen veteran recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. He also turns up in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'. He has been working on screen for more than 41 years. Ask a viewer to place Robert O'Reilly and the answer usually comes back 'The Mask'.
Movies
Plays The Figure
The Mask
1994
Plays Younger Man in Car
Whore
1991
Plays L.V. Sacco
Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999
Plays Technician
The Omega Code
1999
Plays Evermore
Steel Frontier
1995
Plays Paul
Desert Kickboxer
1992
Plays Karl Stark
Moonbase
1997
Plays Bartender
Good Luck
1997
Plays Air Traffic Controller
Party Plane
1991
TV Shows
Plays Gowron
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Gowron
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays A.J. Grodin
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Ryan
CHiPs
1977
Plays Kago-Darr
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays Sketch
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
1993
Plays Jack Riker
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Drill Instructor
Otherworld
1985
Plays Quinn Jankowski
The Guardian
2001
Plays Jake Simpson
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Mark Dunford
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Curt Neilson
MacGyver
1985
Plays Fur Collar Man
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Rudy Exner
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
Plays Willem Sunderson
Hunter
1984
Plays Assassin
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Plays Calvin James / Carl Shivers
NYPD Blue
1993
Plays Victor Kelso
The Flash
1990
Plays Ed Fogerty
Cheers
1982
Plays Sebastian
Darkroom
1981
Latest Trailers
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Full Filmography
Numb3rs
Kurt Delock (uncredited) · 1 episode
2005–2006
TV
Star Trek: Enterprise
Kago-Darr · 1 episode
2002–2003
TV
The Guardian
Quinn Jankowski · 1 episode
2003
TV
Roddenberry on Patrol
Officer #2
2003
Film
Walker, Texas Ranger
Mark Dunford · 1 episode
1999–2000
TV
The Omega Code
Technician
1999
Film
Candyman: Day of the Dead
L.V. Sacco
1999
Film
Moonbase
Karl Stark
1997
Film
Good Luck
Bartender
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Robert O'Reilly and where are they from?
Robert O'Reilly is 76 years old, born on March 25, 1950 in New York, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Robert O'Reilly?
Robert O'Reilly is best known for roles in The Mask, Candyman: Day of the Dead, Whore.
How many movies has Robert O'Reilly been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Robert O'Reilly has appeared in 11 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Robert O'Reilly's first movie?
The career of Robert O'Reilly began with The Steel Collar Man (1985).
What is Robert O'Reilly's most recent movie or series?
Robert O'Reilly's most recent release is The Shuttlepod Show, which premiered on February 20, 2022.
What TV shows has Robert O'Reilly appeared in?
On television, Robert O'Reilly has appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Knight Rider, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise.
Robert O'Reilly
1950-03-25 · New York, New York, USA
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.
Robert O'Reilly retired from acting but remains involved in the Star Trek community through conventions and voice roles