David Sheiner
Biography
David Sheiner was an American actor born on January 13, 1928, in New York City, New York, USA. He started his career in television in 1952 and was most successful from the 1960s through the 1980s. Sheiner appeared on Broadway and is known for his supporting roles in several films and television series. He is associated with notable works such as The Twilight Zone, Combat!, and Mission: Impossible. Throughout his career, Sheiner accumulated 83 known credits. He passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 98.
Career overview
David S. Sheiner was an American actor born in New York City, New York, on January 13, 1928, and passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of ninety-eight. He began his professional career in television in 1952 and achieved his greatest success across television and film from the 1960s through the 1980s. Throughout his career, he appeared on Broadway and became well known for his supporting roles in numerous films and television series, accumulating eighty-three known acting credits on The Movie Database. Among the notable productions associated with his career are The Twilight Zone, Combat!, and Mission: Impossible.
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102 titles- The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (1987) as Luis
- News at Eleven (1986) as David Kogan
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Arthur Griswold
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Leo Selkirk
- Automan (1983) as Norman
- Manimal (1983)
- Blue Thunder (1983) as Fletcher
- Matt Houston (1982)
- The Big Brawl (1980) as Morgan
- The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980) as Frank Novack
- Gideon's Trumpet (1980) as Abe Krash
- The Gong Show Movie (1980) as Dr. Jerry Queasley
- Blind Ambition (1979) as Sam Dash
- The Darker Side of Terror (1979) as Prof. Sidney Hillstrom
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Amazing Spider-Man (1978)
- How the West Was Won (1977) as Wilson
- Lucan (1977)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Robert Carver
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Andre Otero
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976)
- Victory at Entebbe (1976) as Aaron Olav
- Lanigan's Rabbi (1976) as Al Becker
- Baretta (1975)
- Switch (1975) as Bricker
- Bronk (1975)
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Kate McShane (1975) as Kellerman
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Stenger
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Arnold Blake
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Zoran
- Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love (1974) as Ed
- Skyway to Death (1974) as Bill Carter
- Dr. Max (1974) as Lester Oppel
- Police Story (1973)
- Hawkins (1973) as Harry Casey
- Diana (1973) as Norman Brodnik
- The Stone Killer (1973) as Guido Lorenz
- The Delphi Bureau: The Merchant of Death Assignment (1972) as Joe Dobkin
- Columbo (1971) as Ray
- Cannon (1971)
- Sarge (1971) as Lloyd
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) as Lt. Herb Kenner
- Halls of Anger (1970) as Mr. Perkins
- Medical Center (1969) as Prideman
- Medical Center (1969) as Dr. Eric Berdahl
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Eddie Mickel
- Winning (1969) as Leo Crawford
- Mission: Impossible - The Bunker (1969) as Colonel Ziegler
- Trial Run (1969) as Noel Ferguson
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Frank Zipser
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Lieutenant Martinez
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Colonel Bandar
- The Odd Couple (1968) as Roy
- A Man Called Gannon (1968) as Sheriff Polaski
- Ironside (1967) as Doctor
- Mannix (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Sam Duck
- The Invaders (1967) as Mr. Burns
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) as D.A. Harry Reed
- Ironside (1967) as Doctor
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as James Reed
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Colonel Ziegler
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Dr. Karl Turek
- Blue Light (1966)
- One Spy Too Many (1966) as Parviz
- Scalplock (1966) as Frontiersman
- The Big Valley (1965) as Phil Archer
- The Big Valley (1965) as Capt. Jonathan Rizely
- The Big Valley (1965) as Gabe Simmons
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Paul Antonelli
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Emil Justin
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as James the Elder
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Chandler
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Parviz
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Walter Longolius
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as The Inspector
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Prime Minister Tashi
- The Fugitive (1963) as Sheriff Mack
- The Fugitive (1963) as Lt. Lou Jacobs
- The Fugitive (1963) as Lieutenant Hess
- The Fugitive (1963) as Officer Robinson
- Burke's Law (1963) as Alexander Szabo
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Martin Clay
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Paul Webb
- The Virginian (1962) as Cully
- Combat! (1962) as Captain Ridell
- Combat! (1962) as SS Major Krieghoffen
- Sam Benedict (1962)
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Reporter
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Ben Williams
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Fred Hunter
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Doc
- The Detectives (1959)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Rip Conners
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Preacher Jones
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955) as Engel
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Frank Novack
- Confessions of a Nervous Man (1953) as The Hillbilly Comedian
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Abe Karsh
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Sheiner best known for?
David Sheiner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Murder, She Wrote (1984), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Automan (1983), Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005).
When and where was David Sheiner born?
David Sheiner was born on January 13, 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 5, 2026.
How many credits does David Sheiner have?
David Sheiner has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1987.
What is David Sheiner's background in cinema and television?
David Sheiner was an American actor born on January 13, 1928, in New York City, New York, USA. He started his career in television in 1952 and was most successful from the 1960s through the 1980s. Sheiner appeared on Broadway and is known for his supporting roles in several films and television series. He is associated...
David Sheiner by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Abe Karsh — aged about 23
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Doc — aged about 31
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) — aged about 48
- Columbo (1971) as Ray — aged about 43
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Frank Novack — aged about 26
- Automan (1983) as Norman — aged about 55
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