Colm Meaney Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated in 2007 for an Olivier award for his work in "A Moon for the Misbegotten․"
• Won the 2003 Jury Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for his work in "How Harry Became a Tree․"
• Studied acting at the Abbey Theatre School at the age of 14
• Toured with several theatre companies while a member of the Irish National Theatre
• Quote: "I'm not a big method actor․ I'm much more superficial․"
• Often portrays characters who are law enforcement officers
• Acted alongside Gabriel Byrne and Stephen Rea at the Focus Company in Dublin
• Declined an offer to direct an episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine․"
• Is a supporter of the Irish Republican party Sinn Féin
• Is the only actor to appear in 14 different seasons of the "Star Trek" franchise