The stage and television performer passed away of alzheimer's disease. David birney, star of bridget loves bernie, died friday of alzheimers disease at his home in santa monica, california at the age of 83. David birney, who starred with his future wife meredith baxter on the cbs sitcom bridget loves bernie, a ratings hit that nonetheless was canceled after one season, has died.
David birney, who starred with his future wife meredith baxter on the cbs sitcom bridget loves bernie, a ratings hit that nonetheless was canceled after one season, has died. David edwin birney () was an american actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. He is noted for having played the title role in the television series serpico. David began his career with the repertory companies at the barter theatre in virginia america and the hartford stage company followed by his new york debut as one of the twins in a comedy of errors in joseph papps shakespeare festival. David edwin birney () was an american actor and director.
He is noted for having played the title role in the television series serpico. David began his career with the repertory companies at the barter theatre in virginia america and the hartford stage company followed by his new york debut as one of the twins in a comedy of errors in joseph papps shakespeare festival. David edwin birney () was an american actor and director. His career lasted from 1965 until his retirement in 2007. He was known for his role as dr. Ben samuels in st. Elsewhere from 1982 until 1983. He also played bernie steinberg in bridget loves bernie. Actor david birney has died. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.
Ben samuels in st. Elsewhere from 1982 until 1983. He also played bernie steinberg in bridget loves bernie. Actor david birney has died. He was 83 years old at the time of his death. As reported by the new york times, birney died on april 29 at his home in santa monica, california.