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Colm Meaney is an Irish actor known for his role as Chief Miles O’Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appeared in notable films such as The Commitments, The Van, and The Snapper, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.

Meaney’s career includes his portrayal of Jimmy Rabbitte Sr. in The Commitments and Larry in The Van. He starred as Desmond in The Snapper, a role that earned him critical acclaim. In Hollywood, Meaney played Duncan Malloy in Con Air and Gene in Layer Cake. His theater work includes performances at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre.

Meaney collaborated with Patrick Stewart on Star Trek and worked with Robert Arkins in The Commitments. He appeared alongside Nicolas Cage and John Malkovich in Con Air. In Layer Cake, he worked with Daniel Craig. Meaney also collaborated with Kevin Spacey in Ordinary Decent Criminal and Brendan Gleeson in The Guard. His role in Law Abiding Citizen involved working with Jamie Foxx.