David Birney (1939–2022) |
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David began his career with the repertory companies at the Barter Theatre in Virginia America and the Hartford Stage Company followed by his New York debut as one of the twins in A Comedy of Errors in Joseph Papps Shakespeare Festival. In 1968 he played the lead in Summertree at New York's: Lincoln Centre winning the Clarence Derwent Award and the...
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Died:(age 83) in Santa Monica, California, USA |
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Actor (73 credits)
Actor (73 credits)
1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave
(TV Series)
Buddy Pomus
Buddy Pomus
- I Can't Get No Satisfaction
(1998)
... Buddy Pomus
1996
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Original Radio Drama
(TV Series)
Anakin Skywalker
Anakin Skywalker
- Blood of a Jedi
(1996)
... Anakin Skywalker (voice)
1995
Live Shot
(TV Series)
Harry Chandler Moore
Harry Chandler Moore
- Decisions, Decisons
(1995)
... Harry Chandler Moore
- Love Is a Mainly Splintered Thing
(1995)
... Harry Chandler Moore
- Today Is the First Day of the Rest of Your Contract
(1995)
... Harry Chandler Moore
- Miracle
(1995)
... Harry Chandler Moore
- What Price Episode?
(1995)
... Harry Chandler Moore
1989-1993
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Lawrence Baker / Earl Harper / Lawrence Erlich / ...
Lawrence Baker / Earl Harper / Lawrence Erlich / ...
- The Legacy of Borbey House
(1993)
... Lawrence Baker
- The Monte Carlo Murders
(1992)
... Earl Harper
- The Great Twain Robbery
(1990)
... Lawrence Erlich
- Prediction: Murder
(1989)
... Franchesco
1992
Secrets
(TV Mini Series)
Thomas Strickland
Thomas Strickland
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Thomas Strickland
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Thomas Strickland
1992
The Ray Bradbury Theater
(TV Series)
Captain Williams
Captain Williams
- The Earthmen
(1992)
... Captain Williams
1989
CBS Schoolbreak Special
(TV Series short)
Dr. Rolo DeVito
Dr. Rolo DeVito
- 15 and Getting Straight
(1989)
... Dr. Rolo DeVito
1986
Seal Morning
(TV Series)
Dr. Bernard Lacy
Dr. Bernard Lacy
- Episode #1.6
(1986)
... Dr. Bernard Lacy
- Episode #1.5
(1986)
... Dr. Bernard Lacy
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Dr. Bernard Lacy
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Dr. Bernard Lacy
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Dr. Bernard Lacy
1986
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Dr. Myron Mandel (segment "Tooth and Consequences")
Dr. Myron Mandel (segment "Tooth and Consequences")
- The Elevator/To See the Invisible Man/Tooth and Consequences
(1986)
... Dr. Myron Mandel (segment "Tooth and Consequences")
1984-1985
Glitter
(TV Series)
Sam Dillon
Sam Dillon
- Suddenly Innocent
(1985)
... Sam Dillon
- The Runaway
(1985)
... Sam Dillon
- Rock 'n Roll Heaven
(1985)
... Sam Dillon
- Fathers and Children
(1985)
... Sam Dillon
- The Matriarch
(1985)
... Sam Dillon
1984
Master of the Game
(TV Mini Series)
David Blackwell
David Blackwell
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... David Blackwell
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... David Blackwell
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... David Blackwell
1982-1983
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Dr. Ben Samuels
Dr. Ben Samuels
- Addiction
(1983)
... Dr. Ben Samuels (credit only)
- Baron von Munchausen
(1983)
... Dr. Ben Samuels (credit only)
- Craig in Love
(1983)
... Dr. Ben Samuels
- Working
(1983)
... Dr. Ben Samuels (credit only)
- Dog Day Hospital
(1983)
... Dr. Ben Samuels
1978-1982
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Paulo De Matzee / Mike Adler
Paulo De Matzee / Mike Adler
- The Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 2
(1982)
... Paulo De Matzee
- The Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 1
(1982)
... Paulo De Matzee
- Marooned/The Search/Isaac's Holiday: Part 2
(1978)
... Mike Adler
- Marooned/The Search/Isaac's Holiday: Part 1
(1978)
... Mike Adler
1981
Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls
(TV Mini Series)
Lyon Burke
Lyon Burke
- Part II
(1981)
... Lyon Burke
- Part I
(1981)
... Lyon Burke
1981
CBS Afternoon Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mr. Fenning
Mr. Fenning
- I Think I'm Having a Baby
(1981)
... Mr. Fenning
1978
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Sgt. Alan Boardman
Sgt. Alan Boardman
- Homecoming/The Sheikh
(1978)
... Sgt. Alan Boardman
1972-1978
Hawaii Five-O
(TV Series)
John Richard Carr / Lt. Waldron / Damage Controlman 3C John Dillon
John Richard Carr / Lt. Waldron / Damage Controlman 3C John Dillon
- The Silk Trap
(1978)
... John Richard Carr
- Murder: Eyes Only
(1975)
... Lt. Waldron
- Follow the White Brick Road
(1972)
... Damage Controlman 3C John Dillon
1977
Testimony of Two Men
(TV Mini Series)
Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier
Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier
- Part I
(1977)
... Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier
- Part III
(1977)
... Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier
- Part II
(1977)
... Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier
1976-1977
Serpico
(TV Series)
Officer Frank Serpico
Officer Frank Serpico
- One Long Tomorrow
(1977)
... Officer Frank Serpico
- The Party of Your Choice
(1977)
... Officer Frank Serpico
- Sanctuary
(1977)
... Officer Frank Serpico
- Danger Zone
(1976)
... Officer Frank Serpico
- The Serbian Connection
(1976)
... Officer Frank Serpico
1974-1976
Police Story
(TV Series)
Officer Andrew 'Dooly' Doolittle / Officer Joe Waldron
Officer Andrew 'Dooly' Doolittle / Officer Joe Waldron
- Officer Dooly
(1976)
... Officer Andrew 'Dooly' Doolittle
- Captain Hook
(1974)
... Officer Joe Waldron
1976
The Adams Chronicles
(TV Mini Series)
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams
- Chapter V: John Adams, Vice President
(1976)
... John Quincy Adams
- Chapter IV: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
(1976)
... John Quincy Adams
- Chapter III: John Adams, Diplomat
(1976)
... John Quincy Adams
- Chapter II: John Adams, Revolutionary
(1976)
... John Quincy Adams
1975-1976
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Nick Matero / MacDonald 'Mac' Guthrie
Nick Matero / MacDonald 'Mac' Guthrie
- A Touch of Sight
(1976)
... Nick Matero
- If Mine Eye Offends Me
(1975)
... MacDonald 'Mac' Guthrie
1972-1975
Cannon
(TV Series)
Dr. Jeff Reston / Terry Alexander
Dr. Jeff Reston / Terry Alexander
- The Wrong Medicine
(1975)
... Dr. Jeff Reston
- Cain's Mark
(1972)
... Terry Alexander
1975
McMillan & Wife
(TV Series)
Randy Murphy / Randy Newmark III
Randy Murphy / Randy Newmark III
- Love, Honor and Swindle
(1975)
... Randy Murphy / Randy Newmark III
1973
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
(TV Series)
Harry Langley
Harry Langley
- The Ingenious Reporter
(1973)
... Harry Langley
1972-1973
Bridget Loves Bernie
(TV Series)
Bernie Steinberg
Bernie Steinberg
- Greener Pastures
(1973)
... Bernie Steinberg
- The Information Gap
(1973)
... Bernie Steinberg
- Steinberg and Son
(1973)
... Bernie Steinberg
- Painting, Painting - Who's Got the Painting?
(1973)
... Bernie Steinberg
- To Teach or Not to Teach
(1973)
... Bernie Steinberg
1973
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- David Birney & Meredith Baxter-Birney
(1973)
... Guest Performer
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Producer (2 credits)
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Self (18 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(Summer 1973) Stage: Appeared in Frank Loesser's musical, "Guys and Dolls," in a Kenley Players production at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Dayton, OH, with Meredith Baxter in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director. See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)Parents:
Edwin Bonus Birney | Jeanne Leola McGee
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