Robert O'Reilly
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 25, 1950, New York, New York, USA
- Movies
- 17
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2019 | The Circuit | |
| 2013 | Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption | Gowron |
| 2004 | Star Trek's Favorite Moments | Self |
| 1999 | The Omega Code | Technician |
| 1999 | Candyman: Day of the Dead | L.V. Sacco |
| 1997 | Moonbase | Karl Stark |
| 1997 | Good Luck | Bartender |
| 1995 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior | Gowron |
| 1995 | Steel Frontier | Evermore |
| 1994 | The Mask | The Figure |
| 1992 | Desert Kickboxer | Paul |
| 1991 | Party Plane | Air Traffic Controller |
| 1991 | Whore | Younger Man in Car |
| 1991 | Under Surveillance | Whitey |
| 1990 | Dark Avenger | Officer Kevin Wegley |
| 1990 | By Dawn's Early Light | FEMA Radioman |
| 1985 | The Steel Collar Man | Johnny |
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