Skip O'Brien
Bernard Francis "Skip" O'Brien (August 20, 1950 – April 6, 2011) was an American actor. Although he appeared in films such 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. 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.
Skip O'Brien
- Name
- Skip O'Brien
- Birth Name
- Bernard Francis O'Brien
- Born
- August 20, 1950
- Birthplace
- Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
- Died
- 6 April 2011
- Place of death
- Hazlet, New Jersey, U.S.
- Spouse
- Susanne Bordeaux (2 children)
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Bernard Francis "Skip" O'Brien (August 20, 1950 – April 6, 2011) was an American actor. Although he appeared in films such 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. 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.
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Skip O'Brien (1950–2011) was an American actor. Born in Jersey City, the actor died in Hazlet. Languages used include English.
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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.
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• Name — Skip O'Brien • Birth Name — Bernard Francis O'Brien • Born — August 20, 1950 • Birthplace — Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. • Died — 6 April 2011 • Place of death — Hazlet, New Jersey, U.S. • Spouse — Susanne Bordeaux (2 children) • Family — Daniel O'Brien (nephew) • Years Active — 1985–2008 • Occupation — Actor
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• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1985 — Prizzi's Honor — Bartender • 1985 — Echo Park — Prisoner • 1990 — Side Out — Policeman • 1995 — Higher Learning — Security Guard • 1995 — Double Rush — The Policeman — Episode "They Shoot Guns, Don't They?" • 1996 — Black Sheep — State Trooper • 1996 — A Very Brady Sequel — Construction Worker • 1997 — Liar Liar — Court Guard • 1999 — The Muse — Universal Studio Guard • 2000-2003 — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Detective Ray O'Riley — 24 episodes • 2001 — Blow — Customs Agent • 2007 — The Hitcher — Sheriff Harlan Bremmer Sr.
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Skip O'Brien born at Jersey City.
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Skip O'Brien died at Hazlet.
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