Capturing Peter O’Meara: Lauded Character Actor at My Los Angeles Studio

Capturing Peter O’Meara: Lauded Character Actor at My Los Angeles Studio (Rory Lewis Photographer 2025)

It was an honor to welcome Peter O’Meara into my Los Angeles studio for a headshot session. A lauded character actor, Peter has built an extraordinary career across stage and screen, with performances that have captivated audiences in both Europe and the United States.

A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, he first made his mark on the stages of Europe, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre London, and the Abbey Theatre Dublin, where his talent earned him critical recognition and best actor nominations. His transition to screen was nothing short of remarkable, making his debut in the HBO/Playtone award-winning series Band of Brothers, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, a role that brought him instant international acclaim.

Capturing Peter O’Meara: Lauded Character Actor at My Los Angeles Studio (Rory Lewis Photographer 2025)

Since then, Peter has demonstrated extraordinary versatility in an impressive list of screen credits. In the United States, he starred opposite Tom Berenger in the western series Peacemakers and has appeared in several high-profile Jerry Bruckheimer productions including CSI: NY, Without a Trace, and The Forgotten. He has recurred on NCIS as Interpol head Marco Sali, while fans of J.J. Abrams’s Alias will remember him as the suave arms dealer Martin Bishop. On the big screen, his range has taken him from the romantic comedy He’s Just Not That Into You, where he played the boy-next-door Bill, to the gritty football drama Green Street Hooligans 2, where he embodied the tough Cockney character Terry.

In his native Ireland, Peter continued to make a strong impact with roles in the groundbreaking hit series Love/Hate and the political drama Charlie opposite Aidan Gillen. His independent film work has been equally impressive, particularly in Traders, where he brought wit, charm, and menace to the role of Anthony Grogan alongside John Bradley of Game of Thrones. More recently, audiences have seen him in the Netflix series Frontier, directed by Brad Peyton, and in the medieval epic Knightfall from producer Jeremy Renner, a sweeping 14th-century drama centered on the legendary Knights Templar.

Our session in Los Angeles was designed to capture the full breadth of Peter’s character and artistry. With a series of carefully crafted looks, from approachable and engaging expressions to intense and commanding portraits, we created a set of headshots that reflect his presence, range, and deep experience. For an actor of Peter’s stature, these portraits serve not only as striking images but as career-defining tools that speak to his gravitas and enduring versatility.

Even for actors with established reputations, headshots remain an essential part of their professional toolkit. A single portrait can communicate the subtlety and presence that casting directors seek, offering a glimpse of the personality and depth an actor brings to a role. My aim in photographing Peter was to create portraits that go far beyond aesthetics, producing images that resonate with authenticity and stand out in today’s competitive industry.

Los Angeles Celebrity Actors Headshot Photographer Rory Lewis continues to collaborate with some of the world’s most respected talents, creating timeless portraits that celebrate both individuality and artistry. Working with Peter O’Meara was a true privilege, and these portraits stand as a testament to his remarkable career and his continuing impact on stage and screen.