Reed Birney
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Date of Birth:
September 11, 1954 (68)
Birth Place: Alexandria, VA, USA
Bio:
Reed Birney won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2016 for The Humans and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2014 for Casa Valentina. Birney won a 2006 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance. He made his New York debut at Playwrights ...
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Stage Credits
Chester Bailey
Nassim
A Woman of No Importance
1984
Man from Nebraska
The Humans
The Humans
I'm Gonna Pray for You So Hard
Casa Valentina
Taking Care of Baby
Picnic
Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling
A Small Fire
Circle Mirror Transformation
Blasted
Reed Birney Movies
Reed Birney TV Shows
Reed Birney Biography
Reed Birney won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2016 for The Humans and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2014 for Casa Valentina. Birney won a 2006 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance. He made his New York debut at Playwrights Horizons in 1976 in Gemini. He's also appeared there in Herself As Lust (1982), An Imaginary Life (1994), The Butterfly Collection (2000), Pen (2006), The Savannah Disputation (2009) and last season's Circle Mirror Transformation (Obie, Drama Desk awards). Other New York appearances include Tigers Be Still (Roundabout), Blasted (Soho Rep); Stuff Happens (The Public, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble); Our Leading Lady (MTC); Bug (Barrow Street); Loose Knit, The Family of Mann (Second Stage); The Common Pursuit (Promenade); Volunteer Man (Rattlestick); Bedfellows (Bat Theatre); and Minor Demons, The Exact Center of the Universe (Century Center). Regional includes The Lisbon Traviata (Seattle Rep) and the world premiere of Neil Simon's Hotel Suite (Walnut Street). TV work includes episodes of "Gossip Girl," "Kings" and "My Generation."Reed Birney Awards and Nominations
| Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Reed Birney, Man From Nebraska | ||
| The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, Man From Nebraska | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Reed Birney, The Humans | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, The Humans | ||
| The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, The Humans | ||
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play  |
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| Reed Birney, The Humans | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, You Got Older | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play |
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| Reed Birney, Casa Valentina | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Reed Birney, Casa Valentina | ||
| Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, Casa Valentina | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Special Award |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney The Dream of the Burning Boy | ||
| Obie Awards - 2010 - Performance |
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| Reed Birney, Circle Mirror Transformation | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
| Reed Birney, Blasted | ||
| Obie Awards - 2006 - Sustained Excellence of Performance |
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| Obie Awards - 2004 - Performance |
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Reed Birney News
VIDEO: Natasha Lyonne Stars In Rian Johnson's POKER FACE Series Trailerby Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023
The 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series marks the television debut for the brilliant Rian Johnson (Glass Onion, Knives Out, Star Wars) and is executive produced by and stars Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange Is The New Black). Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming series now!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's GOOD ENEMYby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022
Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere production of Good Enemy, written by Audible Theater Emerging Playwright Yilong Liu and directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew. See photos from opening night below!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 31, 2022by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2022
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 31, 2022.
VIDEO: First Look at Peacock's POKER FACE from Rian Johnson Starring Natasha Lyonneby Michael Major - Oct 26, 2022
Poker Face is a 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Watch the video trailer now!
Photos: First Look at Reed Birney & Ephraim Birney in CHESTER BAILEY - Now Extended at Irish Repby Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre has announced a one-week extension of the New York Premiere of Chester Bailey by Emmy Award winner Joseph Dougherty (“thirtysomething,” My Favorite Year) and directed by Emmy Award nominee Ron Lagomarsino (Digby, “Homefront”). See photos of Reed and Ephraim Birney in the production here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Repertory Theatreby Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre just celebrated opening night of the New York Premiere of Chester Bailey by Emmy Award winner Joseph Dougherty ('thirtysomething,' My Favorite Year) and directed by Emmy Award nominee Ron Lagomarsino (Digby, 'Homefront'). Starring real-life father and son, Tony Award winner Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney, Chester Bailey will run through November 13, 2022. Check out photos from opening night!
Interview: Ephraim Birney Talks Starring Opposite His Tony-Winning Father in the New York Premiere of CHESTER BAILEYby Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre is presenting the New York Premiere of Chester Bailey, beginning previews on October 12, 2022, and opening October 19, for a limited run through November 13, 2022. BroadwayWorld spoke with Ephraim Bailey about starring opposite his Tony Award-winning dad, Reed Birney, and more. Read the interview here!
Photos: Stars Arrive on the 1776 Red Caret on Opening Nightby Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2022
There was a revolution on Broadway last night! Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, opened officially at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals!
Irish Rep to Present Return of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and World Premiere of JACK WAS KINDby Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre has announced two productions for the remainder of their 2022 season, including the return of Irish Rep favorite A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, and the World Stage Premiere of Jack Was Kind, written and performed by Tracy Thorne and directed by Nicholas A. Cotz.
Irish Repertory Theatre's BIKEMAN Starring Robert Cuccioli, Richard Topol & More Now Available on Demandby Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre has announced the return of special audio event, Bikeman by Thomas F. Flynn, directed by Joseph Discher, produced by Robert Cuccioli, and featuring Robert Cuccioli, Stephen Eng, April Ortiz & Richard Topol. Bikeman will be available to listen to online on demand from September 8-18, 2022.
Reed Birney Videos
by Stage Tube - Sep 24, 2021
Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney and Ann Dowd) agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. In Fran Kranz’s writing and directing debut, he thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger and acceptance by coming face-to-face with the ones who have been left behind.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Sep 23, 2021
Watch as Richard chats with stage and screen favorites Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton and Reed Birney, who star in Mass- in theaters this October.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Sep 22, 2021
Watch as Richard chats with Broadway veteran Fran Kranz, who is making his film directorial and screenwriting debut with Mass- in theaters this October.
by Stage Tube - May 27, 2021
Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director of Barrington Stage, has provided an update on the upcoming season. She announced in a new video that two upcoming productions have officially entered rehearsals, including Who Could Ask For Anything More? and Chester Bailey.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 24, 2020
Today we rewind to 2013, for the second Broadway revival of William Inge's Picnic. Directed by Sam Gold, Picnic opened on January 13 at the American Airlines Theatre, where it ran for 49 performances
by Stage Tube - May 28, 2020
As part of Roundabout's Off-Script series, Reed Birney is reflecting on working with the company on past productions.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 7, 2018
Kicking off the Encores! season is Hey, Look Me Over! (Feb 7 - 11), an original production from the Tony- honored series responsible for bringing classic American musicals back to life since 1994. To celebrate Encores! at 25, Viertel and Encores! Music Director Rob Berman created Hey, Look Me Over!---a collection of opening numbers, grand finales, and other excerpts from beloved shows that have not yet found a berth on the City Center stage. They include: All American, George M!, Greenwillow, Jamaica, Mack & Mabel, Milk and Honey, Sail Away, and Wildcat.
by TV - Press Previews - Feb 1, 2018
Check out a sneak peek of Vanessa Williams and company in rehearsal for 'Push De Button,' originally from Jamaica.
by TV - Press Previews - Jan 31, 2018
Kicking off the Encores! season is Hey, Look Me Over! (Feb 7 - 11), an original production from the Tony- honored series responsible for bringing classic American musicals back to life since 1994. To celebrate Encores! at 25, Viertel and Encores! Music Director Rob Berman created Hey, Look Me Over!---a collection of opening numbers, grand finales, and other excerpts from beloved shows that have not yet found a berth on the City Center stage. They include: All American, George M!, Greenwillow, Jamaica, Mack & Mabel, Milk and Honey, Sail Away, and Wildcat.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 30, 2018
Kicking off the Encores! season is Hey, Look Me Over! (Feb 7 - 11), an original production from the Tony- honored series responsible for bringing classic American musicals back to life since 1994. To celebrate Encores! at 25, Viertel and Encores! Music Director Rob Berman created Hey, Look Me Over!---a collection of opening numbers, grand finales, and other excerpts from beloved shows that have not yet found a berth on the City Center stage. They include: All American, George M!, Greenwillow, Jamaica, Mack & Mabel, Milk and Honey, Sail Away, and Wildcat.
