About
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...
Known for
Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
CheersSeries • 1982
MacGyverSeries • 1985
Falcon CrestSeries • 1981
Numb3rsSeries • 2005
NYPD BlueSeries • 1993
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanSeries • 1993
Star Trek: EnterpriseSeries • 2001
Knight RiderSeries • 1982
T. J. HookerSeries • 1982
Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993
The EqualizerSeries • 1985
The Incredible HulkSeries • 1977
HunterSeries • 1984
Simon & SimonSeries • 1981
Highway to HeavenSeries • 1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries • 1983
The GuardianSeries • 2001
The Fall GuySeries • 1981
Sledge Hammer!Series • 1986
The MaskMovie • 1994
Hardcastle and McCormickSeries • 1983