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Colm Meaney - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 30, 1953 |
|---|---|
| Age | 72 |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Colm Meaney's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Roles as Miles O'Brien in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and as Jimmy Rabbitte Sr. in 'The Commitments'. |
Intro
Colm Meaney is an Irish actor best known for his roles in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and the film adaptations of Roddy Doyle's 'The Barrytown Trilogy.' He has had a prolific career in television and film, renowned for his versatile performances.
Early Life & Background
Colm Meaney grew up in Dublin, Ireland, where he developed an interest in acting from a young age. He began studying at the Abbey Theatre School of Acting when he was 14, later joining the Irish National Theatre.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Chief Miles O'Brien in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' (1987–1999)
- Starred as Jimmy Rabbitte Sr. in 'The Commitments' (1991)
- Appeared in other Roddy Doyle adaptations, 'The Snapper' (1993) and 'The Van' (1996)
- Roles in films like 'Con Air' (1997), 'Layer Cake' (2004), and 'The Damned United' (2009)
- Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards
Trivia
- Is one of only a few actors to appear in both 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' as the same character.
- Has worked in theatre as well as film and television, with early training at Dublin's Abbey Theatre.
- Known for playing working-class Irish roles, especially in Roddy Doyle's films.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Colm Meaney?
Colm Meaney is 72 years old.
When was Colm Meaney born?
Colm Meaney was born the 30 May 1953.
Where is Colm Meaney from?
Dublin, Ireland.
On His Birth-Day
About May 30th, 1953, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 30, 1953, Australian tennis player Ken Rosewall won the men's singles title at the French Championships, defeating American Vic Seixas 6–3, 6–4, 1–6, 6–2 in the final.
- Day of the week: May 30th, 1953 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Limelight (Terry's Theme) by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: I Believe by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: From Here to Eternity directed by Fred Zinnemann
Check the link for more news and curiosities on May 30th, 1953.