Reed Birney
Acting1954Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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.
Known For
Acting History
Future
2025
2024
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
as Henry Bennett
American Horror Story
TVas Dexter Harding• 4 eps
2023
Baby Ruby
as Dr. Rosenbaum
Couple A Cards
as Bernard
Poker Face
TVas Ben / Gabriel• 1 eps
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
TVas Luq• 1 eps
2022
The Menu
as Richard
Stomach People
as Dad
2021
Mass
as Richard
All the Little Things We Kill
as Senator Gerald Hess
Someone Will Assist You Shortly
as Dennis Shields
Strawberry Mansion
as Peter Bloom
Evil
TVas Father Thunderland• 1 eps
Succession
TVas Dave Boyer• 1 eps
2020
2019
The Last
as Harry
The Lost Weekend
as Henry
w4m
as Peter
On Our Way
as Gerry
A Million Little Things
TVas Eugene Bloon• 1 eps
Bull
TVas Judge Humphrey• 1 eps
2018
Titans
TVas The Messenger / Dr. Adamson• 6 eps
The Americans
TVas Patrick McCleesh• 2 eps
2017
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
as Dr. George Gey
Madam Secretary
TVas Roland Hobbs• 1 eps
2016
Half the Perfect World
as Peter
Occupy, Texas
as Uncle Nolan
Shy Guys
as Carl
Dinner with Jeffrey
as Jeffrey
2015
Jackrabbit
as Paul Bateson
2014
Adult World
as Todd
In Your Eyes
as Dr. Maynard
The Blacklist
TVas Tom Connolly• 9 eps
Blue Bloods
TVas Burden Maxwell• 1 eps
2013
House of Cards
TVas Donald Blythe• 16 eps
2012
Girl Most Likely
as Dr. Chalmers
The Good Wife
TVas Lee Tripke• 1 eps
2011
Twelve Thirty
as Martin
2010
Morning Glory
as Governor Willis
2009
Kings
TVas Minister Forsythe• 5 eps
2008
Changeling
as Mayor Cryer
2007
The Ten
as Jim Stansel
Gossip Girl
TVas Mr. Prescott• 4 eps
2003
Uptown Girls
as Executive
2002
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TVas ADA Stillman• 1 eps
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVas Harry Waters• 1 eps
1999
The Trey Billings Show
as Mr. Hiney
1998
A Perfect Murder
as Merchant Prince #1
From the Earth to the Moon
TVas John Houbolt• 1 eps
1997
Karen Black Like Me
as King Dong (voice)
You Are Here
as Jack's Boss
1992
Law & Order
TVas Archdioces Attorney / Everett Brown / Malcolm Barclay• 1 eps
1990
Tales from the Crypt
TVas Paul• 1 eps
1987
Means and Ends
as Ryan
Beverly Hills Buntz
TVas Wininger's Campaign Director Larry Fielding
1985
1981
Four Friends
as Louie
The Greatest Man in the World
as Smidgeon
1979
Too Far to Go
as Young Driver
1976
Not a Pretty Picture
as Fred