Robert O'Reilly

Robert O'Reilly

Birthday: 1950-03-25

Place of birth: New York, New York, USA

Also known as: Bobby Reilly

imdb_id: nm0642481

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. Robert O'Reilly retired from acting but remains involved in the Star Trek community through conventions and voice roles

Played in movies:

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption

Score: 9.0

The Mask

Score: 7.0

By Dawn's Early Light

Score: 6.5

Party Plane

Score: 5.8

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior

Score: 5.5

Whore

Score: 5.2

Steel Frontier

Score: 4.7

Candyman: Day of the Dead

Score: 4.5

The Omega Code

Score: 4.5

Good Luck

Score: 4.5

Moonbase

Score: 4.1

Star Trek's Favorite Moments

Score: 4.0

Desert Kickboxer

Score: 3.9

The Circuit

Score: 1.0

The Steel Collar Man

Score: 0.0

Under Surveillance

Score: 0.0

Roddenberry on Patrol

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

The Shuttlepod Show

Score: 10.0

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Score: 8.4

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Score: 8.4

Sledge Hammer!

Score: 7.9

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Score: 7.9

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Score: 7.9

MacGyver

Score: 7.7

Cheers

Score: 7.6

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Score: 7.6

The Fall Guy

Score: 7.6

Star Trek: Enterprise

Score: 7.5

Knight Rider

Score: 7.5

Knight Rider

Score: 7.5

Murder, She Wrote

Score: 7.5

Murder, She Wrote

Score: 7.5

A Captain's Log

Score: 7.5

Voyagers!

Score: 7.5

The Flash

Score: 7.4

Highway to Heaven

Score: 7.4

Manimal

Score: 7.3

The Incredible Hulk

Score: 7.2

Hunter

Score: 7.1

The Equalizer

Score: 7.1

Crazy like a Fox

Score: 7.1

The Equalizer

Score: 7.1

NYPD Blue

Score: 7.0

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

Score: 7.0

Numb3rs

Score: 7.0

Walker, Texas Ranger

Score: 6.9

The Guardian

Score: 6.9

CHiPs

Score: 6.8

Simon & Simon

Score: 6.7

Archie Bunker's Place

Score: 6.5

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Score: 6.4

T. J. Hooker

Score: 6.4

T. J. Hooker

Score: 6.4

Hardcastle and McCormick

Score: 6.4

Falcon Crest

Score: 5.5

Otherworld

Score: 5.4

Trauma Center

Score: 5.0

Cop Rock

Score: 4.0