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 2000–2003 on the American television show CSI.

Skip O'Brien
Born	Bernard Francis O'Brien August 20, 1950 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	April 6, 2011(2011-04-06) (aged 60) Hazlet, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1985–2008
Spouse(s)	Susanne Bordeaux (2 children)
Family	Daniel 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

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1985	Prizzi's Honor	Bartender
1985	Echo Park	Prisoner
1990	Side Out	Policeman
1995	Higher Learning	Security Guard
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.

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."

External links

• Skip O'Brien on IMDb