David Birney
Biography
David Edwin Birney was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. Born in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 1939, he had a career that spanned numerous credits in acting. He was noted for his role in Bridget Loves Bernie, portraying an interfaith marriage with Meredith Baxter, whom he married after the series ended. His life and career are documented across various film and television databases and historical records. He passed away at the age of 83, with his date of death recorded as April 29, 2022, in certain sources and April 27, 2022, in others.
Career overview
David Edwin Birney was an American actor and director whose career spanned contemporary and classical roles across theatre, film, and television. Born in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 1939, his professional journey encompassed a wide range of performances on stage and screen.
In television, he was noted for his role in Bridget Loves Bernie, where he portrayed an interfaith marriage with Meredith Baxter. Following the end of the series, he married Meredith Baxter. His extensive body of work contributed to a recognized career in the entertainment industry as both a performer and director.
Throughout his life and career, Birney accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television productions. He passed away in April 2022, leaving behind a legacy of diverse performances in classical and contemporary mediums.
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75 titles- Without a Trace (2002) as Leslie Warwick
- Sliders (1995) as Cadmus
- Live Shot (1995) as Harry Chandler Moore
- Burke's Law (1994) as Jim Deacon
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Letant
- The Naked Truth (1992) as Fed. #2
- Touch and Die (1991) as Scanzano
- Keeping Secrets (1991) as Alan Hamel
- Night of the Fox (1990) as Hugh Kelso
- Always Remember I Love You (1990) as Philip Mendham
- Love and Betrayal (1989) as Bill Landry
- Nightfall (1988) as Aton
- The Long Journey Home (1987) as Carter Wells
- Pretty Kill (1987) as Larry Turner
- Matlock (1986) as Jack McCarthy
- Seal Morning (1986) as Dr Bernard Lacey
- Power's Play (1986) as Lucas Cord
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Tooth and Consequences")
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Franchesco
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lawrence Baker
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lawrence Erlich
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Earl Harper
- Glitter (1984) as Sam Dillon
- Master of the Game (1984) as David Blackwell
- American Playhouse (1982) as Adam
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Ben Samuels
- Richard II (1982) as Richard II
- Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls "1981" (1981) as Lyon Burke
- The Five of Me (1981) as Henry Hawksworth
- I Think I'm Having A Baby (1981) as Mr. Fenning
- Oh, God! Book II (1980) as Don Richards
- Mom, the Wolfman and Me (1980) as Theo Marker
- OHMS (1980) as Jack Coker
- High Midnight (1979) as Tony Giannetti
- Bye, See You Monday (1979) as Frank
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Sgt. Alan Boardman
- Someone's Watching Me! (1978) as Paul Winkless
- Daniel in the Lions' Den (1978) as Daniel
- The Love Boat (1977) as Paulo De Matzee
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mike Adler
- Testimony of Two Men (1977) as Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier
- Family (1976)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Serpico (1976) as Frank Serpico
- Trial by Combat (1976) as Sir John Gifford
- Serpico: The Deadly Game (1976) as Officer Frank Serpico
- Bronk (1975) as Willie Harvey
- Police Woman (1974)
- Police Woman (1974) as Shawn Barry
- Only with Married Men (1974) as Dave Andrews
- Murder or Mercy (1974) as Dr. Peter Peterson
- Caravan to Vaccarès (1974) as Bowman
- The Haunting of Penthouse D (1974) as Perry
- Police Story (1973)
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) as Harry Langley
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Neil Ruggers
- Bridget Loves Bernie (1972) as Bernie Steinberg
- Cannon (1971)
- Cannon (1971) as Dr. Jeff Reston
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Randy Murphy / Randy Newmark III
- A World Apart (1970)
- Medical Center (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Lt. Waldron
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Damage Controlman 3C John Dillon
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as John Richard Carr
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (1967)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Brother Martin
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Michael Sander
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Ladvenu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Birney best known for?
David Birney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fire Within (1963), Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), Burke's Law (1994), Jaws: The Revenge (1987).
When and where was David Birney born?
David Birney was born on April 23, 1939 in Washington, D.C.. They passed away on April 29, 2022.
How many credits does David Birney have?
David Birney has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2002.
What is David Birney's background in cinema and television?
David Edwin Birney was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. Born in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 1939, he had a career that spanned numerous credits in acting. He was noted for his role in Bridget Loves Bernie, port...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Ladvenu — aged about 12
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Letant — aged about 54
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Tooth and Consequences") — aged about 46
- Sliders (1995) as Cadmus — aged about 56
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Franchesco — aged about 45
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lawrence Baker — aged about 45
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