Tricia O'Neil
Acting
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
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movieGia
1998
Vogue Editor
movieBabylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
Earth Alliance President
movieTitanic
1997
Woman
tvJAG
1995
Amanda Litrell
tvBabylon 5
1994
M'Ola
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Jane Ellington
movieA Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
1992
Margaret Fitzpatrick
movieTed & Venus
1991
Judge Katherine Notch
tvBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
Mrs. O'Lare
tvDoogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Acting Coach
moviePolice Story: Gladiator School
1988
D. A. Willis
Police Story
1988
District Attorney Willis
tvStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Capt. Rachel Garrett / Kurak
tvL.A. Law
1986
Meredith Korngold
tvMatlock
1986
Cynthia Slayton / Carol Davis / Jackie Whitman - Model's Agent
tvBlacke's Magic
1986
Teresa George
tvMacGyver
1985
Victoria James / Susan Murphy
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Bibi Hartman / Ashley Vickers / Lila Benson / Althea Mayberry / Linda Truitt
tvHunter
1984
Sylvia Brand
tvAirwolf
1984
Annie Oakley / Louise Mackey
tvThe A-Team
1983
Dr. Maggie Sullivan
moviePiranha II: The Spawning
1982
Anne Kimbrough
movieBrave New World
1980
Maoina Krupps
movieThe Kid from Left Field
1979
Marion Fowler
movieAre You in the House Alone?
1978
Jessica Hirsch
movieMary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
1977
Dr. Angela Buccieri
tvCharlie's Angels
1976
Anne Moore
movieThe Gumball Rally
1976
Angie - Rolls Royce
tvBarney Miller
1975
Alex Kramer (as Tricia O'Neill)
movieThe Legend of Nigger Charley
1972
Sarah Lyons
tvColumbo
1971
Miss Cochran
tvHawaii Five-O
1968
Dilys Conover