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 Chief Operations Officer Miles
O'Brien
 Colm Meaney
reprised his role from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" as Miles O'Brien, now
Chief Operations Officer on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". "This
position serves as a promotion for Miles, and despite the precarious condition of the
space station, he is excited and challenged. Although his work may be overwhelming at
times, Miles is happy to be there," says Colm.
During the show's second season hiatus, Colm
filmed the CBS miniseries "Scarlet" in which he portrays Father Colum. Colm
also appeared as Morgan the Goat in the Miramax feature film "The Englishman That
Went Up A Hill and Came Down A Mountain" starring Hugh Grant. Additionally, he
starred in the feature film "The Van" which recently had a very successful world
premiere at the Cannes Film Festival '96. Colm's critically acclaimed performance in the
1994 Miramax Film "The Snapper," earned him a much deserved Silver Hugo Award
for "Best Actor" at the Chicago International Film Festival.
As his feature film career continues to
flourish, Colm manages to maintain a successful balance between his hectic "Star
Trek: Deep Space Nine" production schedule and his many motion pictures. He appeared
with Anthony Hopkins as Badger in the Columbia Pictures release, "The Road to
Wellville." Colm found time in his forth season hiatus to work on the feature film
entitled "Con Air" starring Nicholas Cage and John Cusack.
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Colm
began studying acting at the age of 14. After high school, Colm entered the Abby Theatre
School of Acting, part of the Irish National Theatre, and later joined the company as a
professional actor. He spent 8 years in England, touring with several theater companies.
It was then that Colm made his first television appearances in the BBC production of
"Z Cars" and the independent British production of "Strangers," before
moving to New York.
In addition to his role as Miles O'Brien on
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", he
has appeared in such feature films as "The Dead," "Dick Tracy,"
"Die Hard II," and with Tom Cruise in "Far and Away." Colm also
appeared in the impactful role of the father, Jimmy Rabbite, Sr. in "The
Commitments." In addition, he appeared in the box office hit "Under Siege"
with Steven Segal. |
