David Birney

David Birney

ActorProducerWriter
Born
April 23, 1939
Died
April 27, 2022

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…

Biography

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 Theatre World Award. Later he played the lead role of Mark Elliott in the television series Love is a Many Splendored Thing followed by the part of Bernie in the comedy series Bridget Loves Bernie. Both were top ranking shows making him a well known name across America and earning numerous awards. He made his film debut in Caravan to Vaccares

Writer

American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse(1980)

Actor

Without a TraceWithout a Trace(2002)as Leslie Warwick
The Comedy of Errors(2000)as The Duke
Poltergeist: The LegacyPoltergeist: The Legacy(1996)as Father Elias
Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)as Letant
SlidersSliders(1995)as Cadmus

Self

Brilliant But CancelledBrilliant But Cancelled(2002)as Self
The Perfect Pitch(2002)as Self
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!(1995)as Self, host
An Evening at the ImprovAn Evening at the Improv(1981)as Self - Host
CBS MorningsCBS Mornings(1987)as Self

Archive Footage

Pioneers of TelevisionPioneers of Television(2008)as Dr. Ben Samuels - St. Elsewhere

Known for

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Meredith Baxter, David Birney, Dick Martin, and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)David Birney in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)Meredith Baxter and David Birney in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)Meredith Baxter and David Birney in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)David Birney in Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996)Howie Mandel, Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, G.W. Bailey, David Birney, William Daniels, Ed Flanders, Terence Knox, Norman Lloyd, Christina Pickles, and Kavi Raz in St. Elsewhere (1982)

Credit Score: David Birney

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Dr. Ben Samuels
Tue Oct 26 1982 – Wed May 25 1988
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnown★WinsNomsVotes
1St. Elsewhere40.001982•8.013635849
2American Playhouse30.001982•7.3621464
3Live Shot16.251995•8.30074
4Seal Morning5.001986•7.70028
5A Dirty Knight's Work3.091976•5.200289
6Caravan to Vaccarès2.601976•4.600502
7Nightfall1.631988•2.600831