Robert O'Reilly (born March 25, 1950, in New York City) is an American film, stage, and television actor and director. He is best known for his role as Chancellor Gowron, the leader of the Klingon Empire, in the Star Trek franchise—particularly on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. O'Reilly’s career spans over 100 films and TV episodes, often portraying antagonistic or villainous characters. He appeared in series like Cheers, Knight Rider, MacGyver, NYPD Blue, and films such as The Mask. He has also performed on Broadway and at Carnegie Hall. Notably, he received a Drama-Logue Award in 1981 for directing the play Getting Out. His first Star Trek appearance was in The Next Generation episode "Manhunt," but he is most recognized for playing Gowron from the episode "Reunion" onward, across several Next Generation and Deep Space Nine episodes, and related media including video games. O'Reilly drew inspiration for Gowron from Shakespearean characters, notably Edmund from King Lear. He has reprised Gowron in various Star Trek-related events and conventions. In theater, he has appeared in Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including The Tavern, The Promise, and played roles like Edmund in King Lear. He has been active with the Colony Theatre Company in Burbank, California, both as an actor and director. He is married to Judy O'Reilly, with whom he has triplet sons. His hobbies include golf and baseball. Robert O'Reilly retired from acting but remains involved in the Star Trek community through conventions and voice roles Robert O'Reilly(1950년생, New York, New York, USA) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 Star Trek's Favorite Moments, 문베이스, Good Luck가 있으며, 그 외에도 제시카의 추리극장, 스타 트렉: 넥스트 제너레이션, Cheers, 스타 트렉: 딥 스페이스 나인, 맥가이버, 전격Z작전, 넘버스, 뉴욕경찰 24시, Falcon Crest, 스타 트렉: 엔터프라이즈, The Equalizer, T. J. Hooker 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2024년 Full Court Press 제작에 참여했다. 2022년 The Shuttlepod Show에 출연했다. 2021년 A Captain's Log에 출연했다.