Biography
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.
Acted in 87
2020s
- 2026
As a Person
Robert
The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight
Movie
- 2025
If You See Something
Ward
Standby
Jerry
Live Long
Dad
Apostasy Blues
Stephen
- 2024
Death Wish
The Ass
Asynchronous
Neil
- 2023
Dark Moon
Jack
Couple A Cards
Bernard
Baby Ruby
Dr. Rosenbaum
- 2022
- 2021
Someone Will Assist You Shortly
Dennis Shields
All the Little Things We Kill
Senator Gerald Hess
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
On Our Way
Gerry
w4m
Peter
The Lost Weekend
Henry
The Last
Harry
- 2018
Margaret and Gary
Mike Pennetti (voice)
- 2017
The King's Judgement
Vincent
- 2016
Shy Guys
Carl
Mired
Father
Dinner with Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Occupy, Texas
Uncle Nolan
- 2015
Mad Women
Richard
American Odyssey
Senator Darnell · 3 episodes
- 2014
In Your Eyes
Dr. Maynard
- 2013
Molly's Theory of Relativity
Asher
- 2012
- 2011
Twelve Thirty
Martin
- 2010
My Generation
Michael Foster · 2 episodes
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Wainy Days
Charlie Rose · 1 episode
- 2006
- 2003
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Trey Billings Show
Mr. Hiney
- 1998
- 1997
Karen Black Like Me
King Dong (voice)
- 1994
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Actor
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Beverly Hills Buntz
Wininger's Campaign Director Larry Fielding · 1 episode
Means and Ends
Ryan
- 1985
Kane & Abel
Matthew Lester · 3 episodes
Chain Letters
Greg
- 1981
Four Friends
Louie
The Greatest Man in the World
Smidgeon
1970s
- 1979
Too Far to Go
Young Driver
- 1977
- 1976
Not a Pretty Picture
Fred
Produced 2
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Play Date
Producer