About
Tricia O'Neil (born Patricia Lou O'Neil; March 11, 1945) is an American actress from Shreveport, Louisiana. She is known for her diverse roles in film and television spanning decades. O'Neil made her film debut in 1972 in "The Legend of Nigger Charley" and appeared in films such as "The Gumball Rally" (1976), "Piranha II: The Spawning" (1982), and "Titanic" (1997). She has made numerous guest appearances on TV shows like "Columbo," "Murder, She Wrote," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," where she notably played Captain Rachel Garrett—the first female captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise— "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Babylon 5," and many others. O'Neil began her performing career as a jazz, blues, and folk singer before transitioning to acting. She studied at Baylor University and made her professional theatrical debut on Broadway in the musical "Two by Two." Her acting career is...
Known for
JAGSeries • 1995
Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987
ColumboSeries • 1971
Beverly Hills, 90210Series • 1990
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993
MacGyverSeries • 1985
Babylon 5Series • 1994
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
The A-TeamSeries • 1983
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
AirwolfSeries • 1984
TitanicMovie • 1997
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
MatlockSeries • 1986
Barney MillerSeries • 1975
Hart to HartSeries • 1979
HunterSeries • 1984
Simon & SimonSeries • 1981
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries • 1983
Jake and the FatmanSeries • 1987
Doogie Howser, M.D.Series • 1989
Eight Is EnoughSeries • 1977