Jason O'Mara never planned on acting as a profession. Growing up in Ireland, O'Mara was an avid rugby player and insists he "wasn't the theatre type" until he suffered a sports injury and was sidelined for several weeks. While recovering, he tried out for the school play and won a part. The thrill of opening night sealed his fate. His former passion for sports transferred to acting, he applied to Trinity College in Dublin, where he received his degree in drama.

O'Mara was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2002 Irish Theatre Awards for his performance in bash, written and directed by Neil LaBute at the Gate Theatre in Dublin. He went on to appear in the multi award-winning production of Harold Pinter's The Homecoming.

On television, O'Mara has co-starred in the series The Agency, Band of Brothers, and In Justice. Jason has made guest appearances on CSI Miami, The Closer, Criminal Minds and a recurring role on Men in Trees.

Jason was born on August 6, 1972, in Dublin, Ireland. He wed Paige Turco on September 19, 2003, and they have a son. The family divides its time between New York and Los Angeles, and makes frequent trips to Ireland.

Above biographical information from Touchstone TV Press. (photo courtesy of imdb.com)

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