Acting · Shreveport, Louisiana, USA · Born March 11, 1945
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.
TVTitans
2000
MovieGia
1998
as Vogue Editor
MovieBabylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
as Earth Alliance President
MovieTitanic
1997
as Woman
TVDegree of Guilt
1995
as Rosa
TVJAG
1995
as Amanda Litrell
TVBabylon 5
1994
as M'Ola
TVDiagnosis: Murder
1993
as Jane Ellington
TVStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Korinas
MovieA Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
1992
as Margaret Fitzpatrick
MovieTed & Venus
1991
as Judge Katherine Notch
TVBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Mrs. O'Lare
TVDoogie Howser, M.D.
1989
as Acting Coach
MoviePolice Story: Gladiator School
1988
as D. A. Willis
Police Story
1988
as District Attorney Willis
TVStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Capt. Rachel Garrett
TVJake and the Fatman
1987
Kay O'Brien
1986
TVL.A. Law
1986
as Meredith Korngold
TVMatlock
1986
as Cynthia Slayton
TVBlacke's Magic
1986
as Teresa George
TVMacGyver
1985
as Victoria James / Susan Murphy
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Bibi Hartman
TVHunter
1984
as Sylvia Brand
TVAirwolf
1984
as Annie Oakley / Louise Mackey
TVScarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
TVHardcastle and McCormick
1983
TVThe A-Team
1983
as Dr. Maggie Sullivan
TVVoyagers!
1982
MoviePiranha II: The Spawning
1982
as Anne Kimbrough
TVSimon & Simon
1981
MovieJacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls "1981"
1981
as Enid Marshall
MovieBrave New World
1980
as Maoina Krupps
MovieThe Kid from Left Field
1979
as Marion Fowler
TVHart to Hart
1979
MovieAre You in the House Alone?
1978
as Jessica Hirsch
TVThe Eddie Capra Mysteries
1978
MovieMary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
1977
as Dr. Angela Buccieri
TVBig Hawaii
1977
MovieCharlie Cobb: Nice Night for a Hanging
1977
as Angelica
TVEight Is Enough
1977
Sirota's Court
1976
TVCharlie's Angels
1976
as Anne Moore
MovieThe Gumball Rally
1976
as Angie - Rolls Royce
TVEllery Queen
1975
TVBarney Miller
1975
as Alex Kramer (as Tricia O'Neill)
How to Survive a Marriage
1974
as Joan Willis
MovieThe Legend of Nigger Charley
1972
as Sarah Lyons
TVColumbo
1971
as Miss Cochran
TVHawaii Five-O
1968
as Dilys Conover
