Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Ireland
Languages
English
Spouse
Bairbre Dowling (1977-1994)
Children
2 children
Residences
Sóller
Education
Abbey Theatre School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Irish
Popularity
Tier B -- 45,253 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Year context
Born in 1953 -- Korean War armistice; DNA double helix structure discovered; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 39 years (1985-2024)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 3 films with Stanley Townsend
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Filmography (50)
Biography
Colm J. Meaney (born May 30, 1953) is an Irish actor. He is widely known for playing Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is second only to Michael Dorn in most appearances in Star Trek episodes. He has guest starred on many other television shows, from Law & Order to The Simpsons, and has a significant career in motion pictures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Colm Meaney?
Colm Meaney is 72 years old, born on .
Where was Colm Meaney born?
Colm Meaney was born in Dublin, Ireland.
What movies or shows has Colm Meaney been in?
Colm Meaney has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Duchess (2024), No Way Up (2024), The Ballad of Davy Crockett (2024), Marlowe (2023), Confession (2022).
What is Colm Meaney known for?
Colm Meaney is primarily known as an actor. Colm J. Meaney (born May 30, 1953) is an Irish actor. He is widely known for playing Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation…
Where can I find more information about Colm Meaney?
You can find more about Colm Meaney on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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