David Birney

Biography

David Edwin Birney was a renowned American actor and director, celebrated for his roles in Bridget Loves Bernie, where he played an interfaith marriage opposite Meredith Baxter, whom he later married. He also starred as the title character in the television series Serpico and portrayed Dr. Ben Samuels in St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1983. With a strong background in theatre, film, and television, Birney's career spanned both contemporary and classical roles.