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Colm Meaney Says His Theater Background Helped Him for the Role of O'Brien

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By GustavoLeao / 20:23, 19 February 2008 / Star Trek: Nemesis

Variety posted an interview with Star Trek Deep Space Nine actor Colm Meaney, in which he talks about his new movie titled Kings, first film submitted by Ireland for consideration in the Academy Awards' foreign-language film category, and also talks briefly about Star Trek. Here are few excerpts.

Meaney found his theater work to be of great help in the role of Miles O'Brien on TNG and DS9. 

"When you looked at the 'Star Trek' dialogue, you needed actors with a strong theater background who could play Shakespeare, as it's heightened drama," Meaney says. "Suspension of disbelief is required."

He won't be having any involvement with the new Star Trek movie, however.

"Seven years in space was sufficient," he laughs.

The full interview is here.



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By: OV-101 (Odo's file, contact) @ 06:56:40 on Feb 20, 2008

One of my favorite characters of all time was Scotty (Jimmy Doohan). He can do everything. Then comes along Chief Miles O'Brien. When he joined the DS9 cast he just totally blossomed....I mean exploded into an awesome character. He is now ranked up there with Scotty as my most favorite character of alltime. Colm Meaney is just such a great guy. I mean, you cannot help but love him. I too wish he could have been in one of the movies. I really wish RDM could have done a DS9 movie with the Chief saving their tails once more.

Great article from a great individual.

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By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 20:39:13 on Feb 19, 2008

I agree. Meaney was one of the best Star Trek actors ever. Boy, how I miss DS9.

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By: Barry (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 20:38:12 on Feb 19, 2008

Colm Meaney was in a great movie called "The Snapper" - very Irish and hilarious! Highly recommended.

Favorite scene: when the entire large family swirls out of the house after 30 minutes of chaos and confusion, leaving Meaney's character alone with his wife. He leans in seductively, looking like a predator, and whispers what has to be the most romantic line in movie history:

"I don't suppose a ride is out of the question?"

Classic.

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RE: O'Brien Fan by DirtPile @ 08:52:59 on Feb 20
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