
Reed Birney
Sep 11, 1954 (70 years old) in Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Reed Birney (born September 11, 1954) is an American actor. Birney is known for his performances on stage and screen often acting on and off Broadway. Birney gained acclaim in 2016 for his role in The Humans winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He was also nominated previously in the same category for his performance in Casa Valentina in 2014.
He starred in the films Mass (2021), and The Menu (2022). He is also known for his recurring roles in Gossip Girl (2007–2009), House of Cards (2013–2017), The Blacklist (2014–2015), and Home Before Dark (2021–2022). He has also acted in The Americans, The Handmaid's Tale, and Succession.
Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Harry Waters

Law & Order
Everett Brown

The Blacklist
Tom Connolly

Blue Bloods
Burden Maxwell

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Fred Martz

The Good Wife
Lee Tripke

Bull
Judge Humphrey

A Million Little Things
Eugene Bloon

Gossip Girl
Mr. Prescott

Evil
Father Thunderland
Credits
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Blue Film Future★ NR
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Apostasy Blues FutureStephen★ NR
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Death Wish 2024★ NR
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If You See Something 2024★ NR
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Henry Bennett★ 7.2
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Asynchronous 2024★ NR
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Couple A Cards 2023Bernard★ 2
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Baby Ruby 2023Dr. Rosenbaum★ 5.1
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Poker Face 2023Ben / Gabriel★ 7.7
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Stomach People 2022Dad★ NR
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The Menu 2022Richard★ 7.2
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Luq★ 8.1
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Mass 2021Richard★ 7.5
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Dennis Shields★ NR
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Strawberry Mansion 2021Peter Bloom★ 6.8
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Senator Gerald Hess★ 4
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J. Whitman★ 6.8
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The Hunt 2020Pop★ 6.6
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Lost Girls 2020Peter Hackett★ 6.1
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Evil 2019Father Thunderland★ 7.8
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On Our Way 2019Gerry★ NR
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w4m 2019Peter★ 4.5
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The Lost Weekend 2019Henry★ NR
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The Last 2019Harry★ 4.5
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Titans 2018The Messenger / Dr. Adamson★ 7.9
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Eugene Bloon★ 7.4
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Succession 2018Dave Boyer★ 8.3
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Dr. George Gey★ 6.5
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Shy Guys 2016Carl★ NR
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Bull 2016Judge Humphrey★ 7.1
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Peter★ NR
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Dinner with Jeffrey 2016Jeffrey★ NR
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Occupy, Texas 2016Uncle Nolan★ 5.7
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Mad Women 2015★ 4.2
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Jackrabbit 2015Paul Bateson★ 4.5
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In Your Eyes 2014Dr. Maynard★ 7.1
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Adult World 2014Todd★ 6
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The Blacklist 2013Tom Connolly★ 7.6
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House of Cards 2013Donald Blythe★ 8
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The Americans 2013Patrick McCleesh★ 7.9
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Girl Most Likely 2012Dr. Chalmers★ 5.6
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Dexter Harding★ 8.1
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Twelve Thirty 2011Martin★ 5.6
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Morning Glory 2010Governor Willis★ 6.3
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Blue Bloods 2010Burden Maxwell★ 7.8
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The Good Wife 2009Lee Tripke★ 7.6
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Changeling 2008Mayor Cryer★ 7.6
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Gossip Girl 2007Mr. Prescott★ 8.2
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The Ten 2007Jim Stansel★ 4.8
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Uptown Girls 2003Executive★ 6.9
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Fred Martz★ 7.6
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Harry Waters★ 7.9
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Mr. Hiney★ 4
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A Perfect Murder 1998Merchant Prince #1★ 6.5
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John Houbolt★ 8.1
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You Are Here 1997Jack's Boss★ NR
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Karen Black Like Me 1997King Dong (voice)★ 2.7
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Actor★ NR
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Law & Order 1990Everett Brown★ 7.4
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Tales from the Crypt 1989Paul★ 8
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Beverly Hills Buntz 1987Wininger's Campaign Director Larry Fielding★ 5
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Kane & Abel 1985Matthew Lester★ 7.6
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Chain Letters 1985Greg★ 5.9
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Crimewave 1985Vic Ajax★ 5.5
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Means and Ends 1985Ryan★ NR
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Four Friends 1981Louie★ 6.9
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Smidgeon★ NR
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Too Far to Go 1979Young Driver★ 1
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Not a Pretty Picture 1976Fred★ 7.6