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Published Mar 22, 2026

David Birney

1939 - 2022

David Birney  American Actor

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David Birney was previously married to Meredith Baxter (1974 - 1990) and Joan Concannon (1961 - 1973).

David Birney was in relationships with Alley Mills (1990 - 1991) and Michele Roberge.

About

American Actor David Birney was born David Edwin Birney on 23rd April, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA and passed away on 29th Apr 2022 Santa Monica, California, USA aged 83. He is most remembered for his television roles as Bernie Steinberg in the short-lived sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie and Dr. Ben Samuels in the medical drama St. Elsewhere. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

David Birney was in 7 on-screen matchups, including Denise Galik in Oh, God! Book II (1980), Meredith Baxter in Bridget Loves Bernie (1972), Donna Mills in The Love Boat (1977), Joan Van Ark in Always Remember I Love You (1990) and Lisa Pelikan in Murder, She Wrote (1984).

David Birney is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and University of California, Los Angeles alumni.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married218 years, 2 months15 years, 7 months-
Dating29 months, 5 days4 months, 17 days-
Total418 years, 2 months7 years, 12 months9 months, 5 days

Details

First NameDavid
Middle NameEdwin
Last NameBirney
Full Name at BirthDavid Edwin Birney
Alternative NameDavid Edward Birney, David Edwin Birney, Dave
Birthday23rd April, 1939
BirthplaceWashington, District of Columbia, USA
Died29th April, 2022
Place of DeathSanta Monica, California, USA
Cause of DeathAlzheimer's disease
Height5' 7" (170 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Zodiac SignTaurus
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
UniversityDartmouth College, University California of Los Angeles
Occupation TextActor
OccupationActor
Claim to Famehis television roles as Bernie Steinberg in the short-lived sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie and Dr. Ben Samuels in the medical drama St. Elsewhere
Year(s) Active1967 – present, 1967–present, 1965–2007
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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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