Len Birman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1932 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- February 10, 2023
- Active Years
- 1962–1990 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Leonard Birman was a Canadian-American actor who was born on September 28, 1932, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and died on February 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in Montreal and worked for 45 years across stage, screen, and radio, portraying a wide variety of characters that included roles in both classical and contemporary theatre. His known acting credits include film and television projects such as Silver Streak in 1976, Captain America in 1979, and Draw! in 1984. During his life, he was married to Ruby Renaut and Harriet Jane Takefman.
Career overview
Leonard Birman was a Canadian-American actor who began his career in Montreal. Over a career spanning forty-five years, he worked across stage, screen, and radio. During this time, he portrayed a wide variety of characters, which included choice roles in both classical and contemporary theatre.
Known for his acting work, Birman accumulated numerous credits in film and television. Among his known screen appearances are roles in the 1976 film Silver Streak, the 1979 production Captain America, and the 1984 film Draw!
Born on September 28, 1932, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Birman was married to Ruby Renaut and Harriet Jane Takefman during his lifetime. He passed away on February 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Without Her Consent (1990) as Judge Wasserman
- Web of Deceit (1990) as Judge Byron Heath
- The Magic Boy's Easter (1989) as Lazarus
- Assassin (1986) as Sen. Corbin
- The Undergrads (1985) as Verne Adler
- Picking Up the Pieces (1985) as Carew
- Airwolf (1984) as Kenneth Langhom
- Airwolf (1984) as Jaggerman
- Passions (1984) as Sam Cooper
- Draw! (1984) as Ephraim
- Knots Landing (1979) as Salmaggio
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Admiral Zite
- Captain America II: Death Too Soon (1979) as Dr. Simon Mills
- Captain America (1979) as Dr. Simon Mills
- Dallas (1978) as Claude Brown
- Evening in Byzantium (1978) as Self
- The Great Brain (1978) as Papa Fitzgerald
- Escapade (1978) as Arnold Tolliver
- Logan's Run (1977) as Positive 14 / Brawn
- The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) as Asher Field
- The Man Inside (1977) as Paint
- Killer on Board (1977) as Marvin Luck
- Silver Streak (1976) as Chief
- Lies My Father Told Me (1975) as Harry Herman
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Chilton Kane
- She Cried Murder (1973) as Marvin
- Jack O'Lantern (1972) as (voice)
- A Christmas Tree (1972)
- Doctor Simon Locke (1971) as Chief Dan Palmer
- Rocket Robin Hood (1966) as Rocket Robin Hood (voice)
- 30 Minutes, Mister Plummer (1963) as Self
- Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine (1962)
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What movies or TV shows is Len Birman best known for?
Len Birman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Assassin (1986), Days of Thunder (1990), Days of Thunder (1990), Passions (1984).
When and where was Len Birman born?
Len Birman was born on January 1, 1932 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on February 10, 2023.
How many credits does Len Birman have?
Len Birman has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1990.
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Leonard Birman was a Canadian-American actor who was born on September 28, 1932, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and died on February 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in Montreal and worked for 45 years across stage, screen, and radio, portraying a wide variety of characters that included roles in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Airwolf (1984) as Kenneth Langhom — aged about 52
- Airwolf (1984) as Jaggerman — aged about 52
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Chilton Kane — aged about 42
- Knots Landing (1979) as Salmaggio — aged about 47
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Admiral Zite — aged about 47
- Dallas (1978) as Claude Brown — aged about 46
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