Dominic Keating, born July 1, 1961, in Leicester, England, is a British actor
known for his roles in television, film, and theater. He gained international
recognition for portraying Lieutenant Malcolm Reed in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Keating grew up in Leicester and attended Uppingham School, where he developed
an interest in acting. He later earned a first-class honors degree in history
from University College London. Before pursuing acting professionally, he worked
various jobs and performed in a drag act called Feeling Mutual to obtain his
Equity card.
His early career was rooted in
theater, where he originated roles such as Cosmo in The Pitchfork Disney and
Bryan in Amongst the Barbarians, the latter earning playwright Michael Wall
first prize in the Mobil Playwrighting Competition. He also performed in The
Christian Brothers, Screamers, and Alfie in Los Angeles.
Keating first gained attention in the UK with a recurring role as Tony in the
Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's (1989–1994). His breakthrough came in 2001 when he
was cast as Lieutenant Malcolm Reed, the tactical officer aboard the Enterprise
NX-01 in Star Trek: Enterprise. His character was known for his dedication to
security and his reserved personality.
Beyond
Enterprise, Keating appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Heroes, Prison Break,
and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He also voiced characters in video games,
including Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two and Destiny 2: Lightfall. His film
credits include Beowulf (2007), Hollywood Sign (2001), and Starship Troopers 3:
Marauder (2008).