Reed Birney

Reed Birney

70 · Born: Sep 11, 1954

Personal Details

BornSep 11, 1954 Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Parents
  • James Gillespie Birney
  • Marion Elizabeth Marsh
Relatives
  • James Gillespie Birney III (Sibling)
  • Chapin Scott Birney (Sibling)
  • Dion Scott Birney III (Sibling)
  • Leslie Ann Birney (Sibling)

Biography

Reed Birney, a multifaceted individual with a profound impact on the world of entertainment, took his first breath on September 11, 1954, in the picturesque city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Birney has demonstrated his remarkable acting prowess in a variety of roles, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim. Some of his most notable works include the critically acclaimed film "Mass" (2021),the darkly comedic thriller "The Menu" (2022),and the hit television series "House of Cards" (2013).

Beyond his professional endeavors, Birney is also a devoted husband to the lovely Constance Shulman, whom he wed on July 3, 1999. Together, they have been blessed with the joy of parenthood, sharing their love and experiences with their two precious children.

Career

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2025
{"id":269313,"title":"Asynchronous","year":"2024","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/asynchronous","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_269313.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_269313.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
{"id":236738,"title":"Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2","year":"2024","character":"Henry Bennett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/horizon-an-american-saga-chapter-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_236738.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_236738.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":282162,"title":"If You See Something","year":"2024","character":"Ward","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/if-you-see-something","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_282162.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_282162.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":208161,"title":"Baby Ruby","year":"2023","character":"Dr. Rosenbaum","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/baby-ruby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_208161.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_208161.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Baby Ruby
Baby Ruby as Dr. Rosenbaum
{"id":32,"title":"American Horror Story","year":2023,"character":"Dexter Harding","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/american-horror-story","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgn4saloho0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgn4saloho0.jpg"},"released":1}
American Horror Story
American Horror Story as Dexter Harding
{"id":204987,"title":"The Menu","year":"2022","character":"Richard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-menu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3fn0mqj2d2eg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3fn0mqj2d2eg.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
The Menu
The Menu as Richard
{"id":181474,"title":"Mass","year":"2021","character":"Richard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mass-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/49e7cus924e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/49e7cus924e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Mass
Mass as Richard
{"id":181327,"title":"Strawberry Mansion","year":"2021","character":"Peter Bloom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strawberry-mansion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3h55rfik9js0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3h55rfik9js0.jpg"},"released":1}
Strawberry Mansion
Strawberry Mansion as Peter Bloom
{"id":168440,"title":"The Forty-Year-Old Version","year":"2020","character":"J. Whitman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-forty-year-old-version","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/49q4kpg26a80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/49q4kpg26a80.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":168351,"title":"Lost Girls","year":"2020","character":"Peter Hackett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hod8l82sch0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hod8l82sch0.jpg"},"released":1}
Lost Girls
Lost Girls as Peter Hackett
{"id":132033,"title":"The Hunt","year":"2020","character":"Pop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hunt-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2so5fh2ohaa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2so5fh2ohaa0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":199662,"title":"All the Little Things We Kill","year":"2019","character":"Senator Gerald Hess","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-the-little-things-we-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_199662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_199662.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
All the Little Things We Kill
All the Little Things We Kill as Senator Gerald Hess
{"id":138368,"title":"The Last","year":"2019","character":"Harry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_138368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_138368.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last
The Last as Harry
{"id":103832711,"title":"Titans","year":2018,"character":"The Messenger \/ Dr. Adamson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/titans","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6am4di1sbu10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6am4di1sbu10.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Titans
Titans as The Messenger / Dr. Adamson
{"id":113908,"title":"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks","year":"2017","character":"Dr. George Gey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_113908.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_113908.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":144268,"title":"Occupy, Texas","year":"2016","character":"Uncle Nolan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/occupy-texas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_144268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_144268.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Occupy, Texas
Occupy, Texas as Uncle Nolan
{"id":18,"title":"House of Cards","year":2016,"character":"Donald Blythe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/house-of-cards-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7kp5io8t9dm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7kp5io8t9dm0.jpg"},"released":1}
House of Cards
House of Cards as Donald Blythe
{"id":102191,"title":"Jackrabbit","year":"2015","character":"Paul Bateson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jackrabbit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102191.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102191.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Jackrabbit
Jackrabbit as Paul Bateson
{"id":88837,"title":"Mad Women","year":"2015","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mad-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_88837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_88837.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11234,"title":"In Your Eyes","year":"2014","character":"Dr. Maynard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-your-eyes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ft1qagnemi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ft1qagnemi0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
In Your Eyes
In Your Eyes as Dr. Maynard
{"id":67,"title":"The Blacklist","year":2014,"character":"Tom Connolly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-blacklist","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3svuh8986jqg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3svuh8986jqg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Blacklist
The Blacklist as Tom Connolly
{"id":957,"title":"Adult World","year":"2013","character":"Todd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adult-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/305k5prm878g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/305k5prm878g.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":1934,"title":"Girl Most Likely","year":"2012","character":"Dr. Chalmers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girl-most-likely","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_1934.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_1934.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Girl Most Likely
Girl Most Likely as Dr. Chalmers
{"id":43079,"title":"Twelve Thirty","year":"2011","character":"Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twelve-thirty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43079.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":1361,"title":"Morning Glory","year":"2010","character":"Governor Willis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/morning-glory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j6cmld2f3s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j6cmld2f3s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Morning Glory
Morning Glory as Governor Willis
{"id":421,"title":"Changeling","year":"2008","character":"Mayor Cryer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/changeling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7b4ks8grka60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7b4ks8grka60.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Changeling
Changeling as Mayor Cryer
{"id":8597,"title":"The Ten","year":"2007","character":"Jim Stansel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ten","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8597.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
The Ten
The Ten as Jim Stansel
{"id":2834,"title":"Uptown Girls","year":"2003","character":"Executive","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/uptown-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/48vsls9hf620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/48vsls9hf620.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Uptown Girls
Uptown Girls as Executive
{"id":4243,"title":"A Perfect Murder","year":"1998","character":"Merchant Prince #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-perfect-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oubhc18i000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oubhc18i000.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder as Merchant Prince #1
{"id":158326,"title":"American Masters","year":"1994","character":"Actor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-masters-1994-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158326.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":10833,"title":"Crimewave","year":"1985","character":"Vic Ajax","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crimewave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10833.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10833.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Crimewave
Crimewave as Vic Ajax
{"id":190313,"title":"Means and Ends","year":"1985","character":"Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/means-and-ends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190313.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190313.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":161688,"title":"Chain Letters","year":"1985","character":"Greg","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chain-letters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161688.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103834441,"title":"Kane & Abel","year":1985,"character":"Matthew Lester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kane-abel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834441.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834441.jpg"},"released":1}
Kane & Abel
Kane & Abel as Matthew Lester
{"id":103835433,"title":"3-2-1 Contact","year":1983,"character":"Wenfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/3-2-1-contact","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835433.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
3-2-1 Contact
3-2-1 Contact as Wenfield
{"id":119349,"title":"The Greatest Man in the World","year":"1981","character":"Smidgeon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-greatest-man-in-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119349.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119349.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":15744,"title":"Four Friends","year":"1981","character":"Louie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15744.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15744.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":80815,"title":"Too Far to Go","year":"1979","character":"Young Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-far-to-go","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80815.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Too Far to Go
Too Far to Go as Young Driver
{"id":164300,"title":"Not a Pretty Picture","year":"1976","character":"Fred","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/not-a-pretty-picture","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164300.jpg"},"released":1}
1976