Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

72 · Born: May 30, 1953

Personal Details

BornMay 30, 1953 Dublin, Ireland
Spouse
  • Ines Glorian

    ( Mar 15, 2007 to Dec 9, 2025 )
  • Bairbre Dowling

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Colm Meaney, a renowned Irish actor and producer, was born on May 30, 1953, in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland. With a remarkable career spanning decades, he has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film and television.

Meaney's extensive portfolio includes iconic roles in popular shows and movies, such as the critically acclaimed Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993),the action-packed Under Siege (1992),and the stylish crime drama Layer Cake (2004).

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Meaney has also found love and happiness in his personal life. Since March 15, 2007, he has been married to the lovely Ines Glorian, and together they have a beautiful child. Prior to their union, Meaney was married to the talented Bairbre Dowling, with whom he shared a deep connection.

Throughout his life, Meaney has been driven by his passion for his craft, and his dedication to his work has earned him widespread recognition and admiration. As a talented actor and producer, he continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Career

Re-Creation
Re-Creation as Ian Bailey
The Panic
The Panic as J. Pierpont Morgan
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor as Kieran Walsh
2024
No Way Up
No Way Up as Brandon
Duchess
Duchess as Frank Monaghan
2023
Unwelcome
Unwelcome as Colm “Daddy” Whelan
Marlowe
Marlowe as Bernie Ohls
2022
Confession
Confession as Father Peter
2020
The Banker
The Banker as Patrick Barker
Pixie
Pixie as Dermot O'Brien
Gangs of London
Gangs of London as Finn Wallace
The Singapore Grip
The Singapore Grip as Major Brendan Archer
2019
The Last Right
The Last Right as Detective Donall Crowley
Seberg
Seberg as Frank Ellroy
Tolkien
Tolkien as Father Francis Morgan
2017
The Journey
The Journey as Martin McGuinness
Halal Daddy
Halal Daddy as Martin Logan
Will
Will as James Burbage
2016
Norm of the North
Norm of the North as Grandfather (voice)
I Am Your Father
I Am Your Father as Narrator (voice)
Childhood's End
Childhood's End as Wainwright
2014
The Yank
The Yank as Fintan McGuire
The Devil's Hand
The Devil's Hand as Elder Beacon
The Driver
The Driver as The Horse
2013
Free Birds
Free Birds as Myles Standish (voice)
A Belfast Story
A Belfast Story as Detective
Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge as Patt Farrell
One Chance
One Chance as Roland Potts
2012
Bel Ami
Bel Ami as Monsieur Rousset
2011
The Perfect Stranger
The Perfect Stranger as Mark O'Reilly
Whole Lotta Sole
Whole Lotta Sole as Detective Weller
Hell on Wheels
Hell on Wheels as Thomas 'Doc' Durant
2010
Parked
Parked as Fred Daly
Alleged
Alleged as H.L. Mencken
The Conspirator
The Conspirator as David Hunter
Get Him to the Greek
Get Him to the Greek as Jonathan Snow
2009
Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen as Detective Dunnigan
The Race
The Race as Frank Kensay
Alice
Alice as King of Hearts
2008
Clean Break
Clean Break as Trevor Jones
A Deal Is a Deal
A Deal Is a Deal as Tommy Cassidy
2007
Kings
Kings as Joe Mullan
2006
Caved In
Caved In as Vincent
2005
2004
Bad Apple
Bad Apple as Gibbons
The Murdoch Mysteries
The Murdoch Mysteries as Inspector Brackenreid
The Murdoch Mysteries
The Murdoch Mysteries as Inspector Brackenreid
Renegade
Renegade as Jimmy McClure
Nouvelle-France
Nouvelle-France as Benjamin Franklin
The Murdoch Mysteries
The Murdoch Mysteries as Inspector Brackenreid
2003
Intermission
Intermission as Jerry Lynch
King of Texas
King of Texas as Mr. Tumlinson
Backflash
Backflash as Gin O'Malley
1999
Mystery, Alaska
Mystery, Alaska as Mayor Scott Pitcher
Chapter Zero
Chapter Zero as Frank Lazaras
1998
Owd Bob
Owd Bob as Keith Moore
Claire Dolan
Claire Dolan as Roland Cain
Vig
Vig as Al Sheehan
October 22
October 22 as Steve
Snitch
Snitch as Jackie O'Hara
1997
Con Air
Con Air as Agent Duncan Malloy
The Van
The Van as Larry
1994
The Road to Wellville
The Road to Wellville as Dr. Lionel Badger
War of the Buttons
War of the Buttons as Geronimo's Dad
Scarlett
Scarlett as Father Colum O'Hara
1993
Screen Two
Screen Two as Dessie Curley
1992
Under Siege
Under Siege as Daumer
Into the West
Into the West as Barreller
1991
The Commitments
The Commitments as Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr.
1990
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation as Chief Miles O'Brien (archive footage)
Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2 as Windsor Plane - Pilot
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy as Cop at Tess'
1989
1987
The Dead
The Dead as Mr. Bergin
1986