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.
Reed Birney has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work is anchored in the Horizon: An American Saga universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Menu, Blue Film, Live Long. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
