David Birney

David Birney

Deceased · Born: Apr 23, 1939 · Died: Apr 29, 2022

Personal Details

BornApr 23, 1939 Washington, D.C.
Spouse
  • Meredith Baxter

    ( Apr 10, 1974 to Sep 13, 1990 )
  • Mary Jean Concannon

    ( Oct 20, 1961 to May 10, 2025 )
Parents
  • Edwin Bonus Birney
  • Jeanne Leola McGee

Biography

David Edwin Birney, a distinguished American actor and director, made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry by accumulating a diverse and impressive portfolio of work throughout his career.

Noted actor Birney's most iconic and memorable role was his portrayal of a character in the extremely popular and influential television series Bridget Loves Bernie, where he shared the screen with the talented Meredith Baxter in a groundbreaking and trailblazing storyline that explored the complexities and challenges of an interfaith marriage.

Throughout the vast expanse of his remarkable and distinguished career, Birney has persistently showcased his extraordinary aptitude and unwavering commitment to his craft, thereby garnering widespread acclaim and approbation from both the general public and the critical community.

**Person Biography:**

Birney is a renowned actor, director, and producer, known for his captivating performances on stage and screen. Born on January 14, 1941, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Birney's early interest in the performing arts led him to study drama at the University of Western Ontario. After graduating, he began his professional career in the 1960s, initially appearing in various stage productions in Canada and the United States.

Birney's breakthrough role came in 1975, when he played the lead character in the critically acclaimed television series "Coming Home." His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination and paved the way for a successful career in television, film, and theater. Throughout his career, Birney has appeared in numerous productions, including the popular television series "Murder, She Wrote" and "Law & Order," as well as films such as "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd" and "Dying Young."

In addition to his acting career, Birney has also ventured into directing and producing. He has directed several stage productions and has produced several films and television shows, including the critically acclaimed television series "Ray Donovan." Birney has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Throughout his illustrious career, Birney has consistently demonstrated his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft, earning recognition and admiration from audiences and critics alike. His remarkable body of work has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, solidifying his position as a beloved and respected figure in the world of acting, directing, and producing.

Career

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1998
Sliders
Sliders as Cadmus
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1992
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1991
Touch and Die
Touch and Die as Scanzano
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Keeping Secrets
Keeping Secrets as Alan Hamel
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1990
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Night of the Fox
Night of the Fox as Hugh Kelso
{"id":160525,"title":"Nightfall","year":"1988","character":"Aton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nightfall-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160525.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Franchesco
{"id":61549,"title":"Tomorrow's a Killer","year":"1987","character":"Larry Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tomorrows-a-killer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61549.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61549.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Tomorrow's a Killer
Tomorrow's a Killer as Larry Turner
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{"id":9972,"title":"Master of the Game","year":1984,"character":"David Blackwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/master-of-the-game","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9972.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9972.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Master of the Game
Master of the Game as David Blackwell
{"id":3123,"title":"St. Elsewhere","year":1982,"character":"Ben Samuels","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/st-elsewhere","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3123.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3123.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere as Ben Samuels
{"id":162941,"title":"CBS Afternoon Playhouse","year":"1981","character":"Mr. Fenning","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cbs-afternoon-playhouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162941.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
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The Five of Me
The Five of Me as Henry Hawksworth
{"id":63752,"title":"Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls","year":"1981","character":"Lyon Burke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jacqueline-susanns-valley-of-the-dolls-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63752.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63752.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6748,"title":"Oh, God! Book II","year":"1980","character":"Don Richards","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oh-god-book-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6748.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Oh, God! Book II
Oh, God! Book II as Don Richards
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{"id":85971,"title":"High Midnight","year":"1979","character":"Tony Giannetti","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-midnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85971.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85971.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
High Midnight
High Midnight as Tony Giannetti
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1978
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Someone's Watching Me!
Someone's Watching Me! as Paul Winkless
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The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Mike Adler
{"id":81456,"title":"A Dirty Knight's Work","year":"1976","character":"Sir John Gifford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-dirty-knights-work","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81456.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
A Dirty Knight's Work
A Dirty Knight's Work as Sir John Gifford
{"id":11192,"title":"Serpico","year":1976,"character":"Officer Frank Serpico","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/serpico","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11192.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11192.jpg"},"released":1}
Serpico
Serpico as Officer Frank Serpico
{"id":164715,"title":"Only with Married Men","year":"1974","character":"Dave Andrews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/only-with-married-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164715.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
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Murder or Mercy
Murder or Mercy as Dr. Peter Peterson
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1972
Bridget Loves Bernie
Bridget Loves Bernie as Bernie Steinberg
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1971
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Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O as Damage Controlman 3C John Dillon
{"id":195840,"title":"Night of 100 Stars II","year":"1985","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-of-100-stars-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195840.jpg"},"released":1}
1985