Acting
Tricia O'Neil
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.
Filmography
Titans
Series · 2000
Gia
Film · 1998
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
Film · 1998
Titanic
Film · 1997
JAG
Series · 1995
Degree of Guilt
Series · 1995
Babylon 5
Series · 1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Series · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
Film · 1992
Ted & Venus
Film · 1991
Beverly Hills, 90210
Series · 1990
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Series · 1989
Police Story: Gladiator School
Film · 1988
Police Story
Series · 1988
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
Jake and the Fatman
Series · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
L.A. Law
Series · 1986
Matlock
Series · 1986
Blacke's Magic
Series · 1986
Kay O'Brien
Series · 1986
Matlock
Series · 1986
Matlock
Series · 1986
MacGyver
Series · 1985
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Hunter
Series · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Airwolf
Series · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
Series · 1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Series · 1983
The A-Team
Series · 1983
Piranha II: The Spawning
Film · 1982
Voyagers!
Series · 1982
Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls "1981"
Film · 1981
Simon & Simon
Series · 1981
Brave New World
Film · 1980
The Kid from Left Field
Film · 1979
Hart to Hart
Series · 1979
Are You in the House Alone?
Film · 1978
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
Series · 1978
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Film · 1977
Charlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging
Film · 1977
Eight Is Enough
Series · 1977
Big Hawaii
Series · 1977
The Gumball Rally
Film · 1976
Charlie's Angels
Series · 1976
Sirota's Court
Series · 1976
Ellery Queen
Series · 1975
Barney Miller
Series · 1975
How to Survive a Marriage
Series · 1974
The Legend of Nigger Charley
Film · 1972
Columbo
Series · 1971
Hawaii Five-O
Series · 1969