Reed Birney
Acting
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
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movieBlue Film
2026
Hank Grant
movieStandby
2025
Jerry
movieApostasy Blues
2025
Stephen
movieDeath Wish
2024
The Ass
movieHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
2024
Henry Bennett
movieCouple A Cards
2023
Bernard
tvSilo
2023
Henry
movieBaby Ruby
2023
Dr. Rosenbaum
tvPoker Face
2023
Ben / Gabriel
movieThe Menu
2022
Richard
movieMass
2021
Richard
movieSomeone Will Assist You Shortly
2021
Dennis Shields
movieStrawberry Mansion
2021
Peter Bloom
movieAll the Little Things We Kill
2021
Senator Gerald Hess
movieThe Forty-Year-Old Version
2020
J. Whitman
tvHome Before Dark
2020
Sylvester Lisko
movieLost Girls
2020
Peter Hackett
tvEvil
2019
Father Thunderland
movieOn Our Way
2019
Gerry
moview4m
2019
Peter
movieThe Last
2019
Harry
tvTitans
2018
The Messenger / Dr. Adamson
movieMargaret and Gary
2018
Mike Pennetti (voice)
tvA Million Little Things
2018
Eugene Bloon
tvSuccession
2018
Dave Boyer
movieThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017
Dr. George Gey
tvBull
2016
Judge Humphrey
movieMired
2016
Father
movieDinner with Jeffrey
2016
Jeffrey
movieOccupy, Texas
2016
Uncle Nolan
tvChicago Med
2015
Greg Davis
movieMad Women
2015
Richard
movieJackrabbit
2015
Paul Bateson
tvAmerican Odyssey
2015
Senator Darnell
tvMadam Secretary
2014
Roland Hobbs
movieIn Your Eyes
2014
Dr. Maynard
tvThe Blacklist
2013
Tom Connolly
tvHouse of Cards
2013
Donald Blythe
tvThe Americans
2013
Patrick McCleesh
movieGirl Most Likely
2012
Dr. Chalmers
tvGirls
2012
Peter
tvAmerican Horror Story
2011
Dexter Harding
movieTwelve Thirty
2011
Martin
movieMorning Glory
2010
Governor Willis
tvBlue Bloods
2010
Burden Maxwell
tvMy Generation
2010
Michael Foster
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Lee Tripke
tvKings
2009
Minister Forsythe
movieChangeling
2008
Mayor Cryer
tvGossip Girl
2007
Mr. Prescott
movieThe Ten
2007
Jim Stansel
tvWainy Days
2007
Charlie Rose
tvKidnapped
2006
Mancini
movieUptown Girls
2003
Executive
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Fred Martz / ADA Stillman
tvEd
2000
Mr. Walzer
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Harry Waters
movieThe Trey Billings Show
1999
Mr. Hiney
movieA Perfect Murder
1998
Merchant Prince #1
tvFrom the Earth to the Moon
1998
John Houbolt
You Are Here
1997
Jack's Boss
movieKaren Black Like Me
1997
King Dong (voice)
tvLaw & Order
1990
Everett Brown / Archdioces Attorney / Malcolm Barclay
tvBeverly Hills Buntz
1987
Wininger's Campaign Director Larry Fielding
tvKane & Abel
1985
Matthew Lester
movieCrimewave
1985
Vic Ajax
movieToo Far to Go
1979
Young Driver
tvEight Is Enough
1977
Steven
Outrage
Jake Gadling
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movieBlue Film
2026
Executive Producer
moviePlay Date
2025
Producer