Tricia O'Neil
Biography
Tricia O'Neil (born Patricia Lou O'Neil; March 11, 1945) is an American actress from Shreveport, Louisiana. She is known for her diverse roles in film and television spanning decades. O'Neil made her film debut in 1972 in "The Legend of Nigger Charley" and appeared in films such as "The Gumball Rally" (1976), "Piranha II: The Spawning" (1982), and "Titanic" (1997). She has made numerous guest appearances on TV shows like "Columbo," "Murder, She Wrote," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," where she notably played Captain Rachel Garrett—the first female captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise— "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Babylon 5," and many others. O'Neil began her performing career as a jazz, blues, and folk singer before transitioning to acting. She studied at Baylor University and made her professional theatrical debut on Broadway in the musical "Two by Two." Her acting career is distinguished by versatility, including roles in science fiction and drama. She retired from screen acting in 2001.
Known For(53 works)
Columbo
1971Columbo
1971
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
JAG
1995JAG
1995
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Murder, She Wrote
1984Murder, She Wrote
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984Murder, She Wrote
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984Murder, She Wrote
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984Murder, She Wrote
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984Murder, She Wrote
1984
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
1993Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Babylon 5
1994Babylon 5
1994
MacGyver
1985MacGyver
1985
Hawaii Five-O
1968Hawaii Five-O
1968
The A-Team
1983The A-Team
1983
Charlie's Angels
1976Charlie's Angels
1976
L.A. Law
1986L.A. Law
1986
Titanic
1997Titanic
1997
Simon & Simon
1981Simon & Simon
1981
Barney Miller
1975Barney Miller
1975
Matlock
1986Matlock
1986
Matlock
1986Matlock
1986
Matlock
1986Matlock
1986
Airwolf
1984Airwolf
1984
Hart to Hart
1979Hart to Hart
1979
Hunter
1984Hunter
1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Jake and the Fatman
1987Jake and the Fatman
1987
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Eight Is Enough
1977Eight Is Enough
1977
Ellery Queen
1975Ellery Queen
1975
Voyagers!
1982Voyagers!
1982
Gia
1998Gia
1998
Titans
2000Titans
2000
Blacke's Magic
1986Blacke's Magic
1986
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
1978The Eddie Capra Mysteries
1978
Big Hawaii
1977Big Hawaii
1977
Piranha II: The Spawning
1982Piranha II: The Spawning
1982
The Gumball Rally
1976The Gumball Rally
1976
Degree of Guilt
1995Degree of Guilt
1995
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
Ted & Venus
1991Ted & Venus
1991
Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging
1977Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging
1977
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
1977Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
1977
Brave New World
1980Brave New World
1980
Are You in the House Alone?
1978Are You in the House Alone?
1978
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
1992A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
1992
Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
1981Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
1981
Police Story: Gladiator School
1988Police Story: Gladiator School
1988
The Legend of Nigger Charley
1972The Legend of Nigger Charley
1972
The Kid from Left Field
1979The Kid from Left Field
1979