David Edwin Birney (April 23, 1939 – April 29, 2022) was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. He was noted for his role in Bridget Loves Bernie, portraying an interfaith marriage with Meredith Baxter, whom he married after the series ended. He also portrayed Dr. Ben Samuels in St. Elsewhere from 1982 until 1983.
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Full name at birth | David Edwin Birney
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Claim to fame | his television roles as Bernie Steinberg in the short-lived sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie and Dr. Ben Samuels in the medical drama St. Elsewhere
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Date of birth | 23 April 1939
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Place of birth | Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Date of death | 29 April 2022
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Age | 83 (age at death)
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Place of death | Santa Monica, California, USA
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Cause of death | Alzheimer's disease
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Occupation | Actor
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Height | 5' 7" (170 cm)
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Net worth | $5,000,000 USD
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