Skip O'Brien

Bernard Francis "Skip" O'Brien (August 20, 1950 April 6, 2011) was an American actor. Although he appeared in such films as 1997's Liar Liar and 2007's The Hitcher, he is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Detective Ray O'Riley from 2000 to 2003 on the American television show CSI.

Skip O'Brien
Born
Bernard Francis O'Brien

August 20, 1950
DiedApril 6, 2011(2011-04-06) (aged 60)
OccupationActor
Years active1985–2008
Spouse(s)Susanne Bordeaux (2 children)
FamilyDaniel O'Brien (nephew)

O'Brien was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and grew up on the Jersey Shore in Union Beach. After serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, he graduated from Brookdale Community College in 1980. O'Brien spent his career in television and film living in California then moved to Hazlet, New Jersey in 2010. He died on April 6, 2011, at the age of 60.[1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1985Prizzi's HonorBartender
1985Echo ParkPrisoner
1990Side OutPoliceman
1995Higher LearningSecurity Guard
1996Black SheepState Trooper
1996A Very Brady SequelConstruction Worker
1997Liar LiarCourt Guard
1999The MuseUniversal Studio Guard
2000-2003CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationDetective Ray O'Riley24 episodes
2001BlowCustoms Agent
2007The HitcherSheriff Harlan Bremmer Sr.

References

  1. Staff. "Skip O'Brien: Obituary", Asbury Park Press, April 8, 2011. Accessed August 9, 2012. "Born Bernard Francis O'Brien in Jersey City, Skip moved to Union Beach as a young boy, and lived there until he entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968. After graduating from Brookdale College in 1980, he moved to California to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.... He relocated to Hazlet in 2010 to be close to his family."
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