Frank Birney

Characters played by Frank Birney

Judge Warren West — The Practice (1997)

Presiding judge overseeing legal trials.

Reverend (archive footage) — Critters 3 (1991)

Archival appearance of the local clergy.

Father Daly — Fear No Evil (1981)

The local parish priest who listens to Margaret’s account of Father Damon. He defends Damon’s legacy, insisting Damon wrongly murdered the man, contrasting with Margaret’s belief that the victim was Lucifer.

Barber — C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989)

Community worker providing shelter and resources during the crisis.

Career Overview

Frank Birney has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Critters with 1 titles. Signature works include The Discipline of D.E., Fear No Evil, This Is How You Die. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 65
Birth Date: 1937-09-10
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Critters (1 titles)
C.H.U.D. Collection (1 titles)
The Jerk Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

David Worden (1 collaborations)
Ken Shapiro (1 collaborations)
Tom Sherohman (1 collaborations)
Irving Sicherman (1 collaborations)
Doris Hess (1 collaborations)
Michael L. McManus (1 collaborations)
Budge Threlkeld (1 collaborations)
Stefan Arngrim (1 collaborations)
Elizabeth Hoffman (1 collaborations)
Kathleen Rowe McAllen (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (65 credits)
- The Mick
  
  - The Church (2018) ... Father McCormick actor actors
  
  2017
- Angie Tribeca
  
  - Electoral Dysfunction (2016) ... Old Man actor actors
  
  2016
- The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards
  Edmund
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Fresh Off the Boat
  
  - Rancho Contento (2019) ... Old Tom actor actors
  
  2015
- Silicon Valley
  
  - The Empty Chair (2016) ... Old Man actor actors
  
  2014
- This Is How You Die
  Old Man
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Key & Peele
  
  - Alien Imposters (2014) ... Scared White Guy actor actors
  
  2012
- Grimm
  
  - Blood Magic (2017) ... Mr. Stanton actor actors
  
  2011
- New Girl
  
  - Reagan (2016) ... Old Man actor actors
  
  2011
- Hart of Dixie
  
  - Blue Christmas (2012) ... Hal actor actors
  
  2011
- Rizzoli & Isles
  
  - Virtual Love (2012) ... Professor Walter Lowell actor actors
  
  2010
- Castle
  
  - Cops & Robbers (2011) ... Father McCaskey actor actors
  
  2009
- Wicked Lake
  Sir Jim
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Office
  
  - Pam's Replacement (2011) ... Old Man actor actors
  
  2005
- Boston Legal
  
  - Hope and Gory (2007) ... Judge William Howe actor actors
  
  - From Whence We Came (2005) ... Judge William Howe actor actors
  
  - Questionable Characters (2004) ... Judge William Howe actor actors
  
  2004
- Arrested Development
  
  - Unexpected Company (2019) ... Sam actor actors
  
  - Premature Independence (2018) ... Sam actor actors
  
  2003
- Power Play
  DC
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- The Guardian
  
  - All the Rage (2003) ... Judge actor actors
  
  2001
- Six Feet Under
  
  - Knock, Knock (2001) ... Walter Kriegenthaler actor actors
  
  - Brotherhood (2001) ... Walter Kriegenthaler actor actors
  
  2001
- Providence
  
  - Thank You Providence (2) (1999) ... actor actors
  
  - Thank You Providence (1) (1999) ... actor actors
  
  1999
- Roswell
  
  - Skin and Bones (2000) ... Dr. Bender actor actors
  
  1999
- The Christmas Wish
  Ray Spellman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Inferno
  Dr. Heller
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Jane Austen's Mafia!
  Wedding Priest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Charmed
  
  - When Bad Warlocks Go Good (1999) ... Father Austin actor actors
  
  1998
- The Practice
  
  - Cheers (2004) ... Judge Warren West actor actors
  
  - Cause of Action (2) (2003) ... Judge Warren West actor actors
  
  - The Chosen (1) (2003) ... Judge Warren West actor actors
  
  - Of Thee I Sing (2002) ... Judge Warren West actor actors
  
  - Privilege (2002) ... Judge Warren West actor actors
  
  1997
- Norma Jean & Marilyn
  Preacher
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Yesterday's Target
  Motel Manager
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Fast Forward
  Ralph
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Reflections on a Crime
  Doctor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth
  Scholar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Dave
  Director of OMB
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Diagnosis: Murder
  
  - Many Happy Returns (1994) ... Dr. Cooper actor actors
  
  1993
- The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them
  Priest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Jennifer Eight
  Expert
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Mad About You
  
  - Dream Weaver (1996) ... The Waiter actor actors
  
  1992
- Critters 3
  Reverend (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- The Heroes of Desert Storm
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Don't Touch My Daughter
  Judge Landis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Angel of Death
  Warden
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Ferris Bueller
  
  - Sloan Again, Naturally (1990) ... Instructor actor actors
  
  1990
- C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud
  Barber
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Lucky Stiff
  Priest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- The Betty Ford Story
  Benji
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Bad Guys
  Comedian
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- The Golden Girls
  
  - The Actor (1987) ... Stage Manager actor actors
  
  1985
- The Jerk, Too
  Priest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Night Court
  
  - The Wheels of Justice (2) (1985) ... Doctor in Courtroom actor actors
  
  1984
- Highway to Heaven
  
  - Alone (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1984
- Mr. Mom
  Exec. #4
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- The Discipline of D.E.
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Pray TV
  Johnson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Knight Rider
  
  - Soul Survivor (1983) ... Assistant Manager actor actors
  
  1982
- Modern Problems
  Man in Lobby
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Return of the Rebels
  Patrick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Miracle on Ice
  Mr. Sears
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Fear No Evil
  Father Daly
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Hill Street Blues
  
  - Come and Get It (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- The Babysitter
  Mr. Farragut
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Portrait of an Escort
  Professor Lewis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Child's Play
  Butler
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Portrait of a Stripper
  Director
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Parts: The Clonus Horror
  Reporter Birney
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Knots Landing
  
  - No Miracle Worker (1987) ... Winston Domestic actor actors
  
  - Gifts (1986) ... Winston Domestic actor actors
  
  1979
- Quincy, M.E.
  
  - Women of Valor (1983) ... actor actors
  
  1976