Reed Birney
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.
Date of Birth: September 11, 1954 (72)
Birth Place: Alexandria, VA, USA
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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 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."
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Connection
Movies
[ 1976 ] Fred
[ 1981 ] Louie
[ 1985 ] Greg
[ 1985 ] Ryan
[ 1985 ] Vic Ajax
[ 1997 ] Jack's Boss
[ 1998 ] Merchant Prince #1
[ 2003 ] Executive
[ 2007 ] Jim Stansel
[ 2008 ] Mayor Cryer
[ 2010 ] Governor Willis
[ 2010 ] Martin
[ 2012 ] Dr. Chalmers
[ 2013 ] Asher, Zak's father
[ 2013 ] Todd
[ 2014 ] Dr. Maynard
[ 2015 ] Paul Bateson
[ 2015 ] Richard, husband
[ 2016 ] Peter
[ 2016 ] Uncle Nolan
[ 2019 ] Harry
[ 2019 ] Senator Gerald Hess
[ 2020 ] J. Whitman
[ 2020 ] Peter Hackett
[ 2020 ] Pop
[ 2021 ] Peter
[ 2021 ] Richard
[ 2022 ] Dr. Rosenbaum
[ 2022 ] Richard
[ 2024 ]
[ 2024 ] Henry Bennett
[ 2025 ]
TV Shows
Mr. Prescott
Sylvester Lisko
Donald Blythe, Rep. Donald Blythe, VP Donald Blythe
Everett Brown
Fred Martz, A.D.A. Stillman
Tom Connolly
Doctor Adamson
[ 2024 ] Dexter Harding
Awards and Nominations
Reed Birney, Man From Nebraska
Reed Birney, Man From Nebraska
Reed Birney, The Humans
Reed Birney, The Humans
Reed Birney, The Humans
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Reed Birney, The Humans
Reed Birney, I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard
Reed Birney, You Got Older
Reed Birney, I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard
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Reed Birney, Casa Valentina
Reed Birney, Casa Valentina
Reed Birney, Casa Valentina
Reed Birney, Uncle Vanya
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Reed Birney, The Dream of the Burning Boy
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Reed Birney, Circle Mirror Transformation
Reed Birney, Blasted
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Reed Birney, Bug
Videos
SILO Cast Responds to Fan Theories as Season 3 Streams on Apple TV
by Joshua Wright - 2026-08-03 19:27:40
Video: See Kristin Villanueva in Exclusive Clip from CARAVAN Ahead of Film Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-24 12:59:48
Video/Photos: First Look at Season 3 of Apple's SILO with Rebecca Ferguson
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-22 13:52:34
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Fran Kranz's MASS; In Theatres This October
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-09-24 12:00:20
VIDEO: Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton & Reed Birney Talk MASS on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-09-23 13:30:20
VIDEO: Fran Kranz Talks MASS on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-09-22 12:00:20
VIDEO: Barrington Stage's WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE? and CHESTER BAILEY Begin Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-27 07:35:50
Broadway Rewind: Sebastian Stan & Maggie Grace Bring PICNIC Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-24 17:01:00
VIDEO: Reed Birney Reflects on Working With Roundabout As Part of the OFF-SCRIPT Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-28 07:17:14
News
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
Watch the SILO season 3 finale sneak peek before its September 4 premiere on Apple TV, plus what's ahead as season 4 wraps the saga.
by - Aug 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
HB Studio will open a new Premier Masterclass series with sessions led by Reed Birney and Leigh Silverman, followed by future classes with André Holland and Christine Lahti.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026
Apple TV drops a sneak peek of SILO season 3, episode 9 'Farewell,' as Rebecca Ferguson's silo reels from Camille's shocking announcement.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 24, 2026
Gus Birney and Constance Shulman have had a pretty special summer. The mother-daughter duo is performing in the world-premiere production of Drew Larimore’s 'The Cannibals of McGower County' at TheaterWorks Hartford through Sunday, August 30.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026
Get a first look at SILO (TV series) season 3 episode 8, 'Gray Goo,' as Gus reveals a secret and Charlotte faces a life-changing decision. Premieres August 21.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026
Apple TV shares a sneak peek clip from SILO season 3 episode 7 'Radio,' as Juliette sends Lukas and Kennedy on a mission and Camille pressures Robert.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 3, 2026
The cast of Apple TV's SILO addressed fan theories about the underground dystopian saga as season three continues streaming, following Juliette's survival of the airlock.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 3, 2026
Apple TV shares a sneak peek from SILO season 3 episode 6, 'The Drive,' starring Rebecca Ferguson, premiering August 7, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026
SILO season 3 episode 5, titled Memory, premieres July 31 on Apple TV, exploring the fallout of Juliette's return and new alliances forming.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026
Apple TV+ has released a sneak peek clip from episode four of SILO season three, starring Rebecca Ferguson. The episode, titled 'Whatever You Do, Don't Go Home,' sees Juliette make a shocking discovery as the race to evade Camille continues.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026
Apple TV+ drops a sneak peek clip for Silo Season 3 Episode 2, premiering July 10. Rebecca Ferguson returns in the dystopian drama based on Hugh Howey's trilogy.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 29, 2026
Apple TV+ drops a sneak peek from Silo Season 3! Rebecca Ferguson returns with memory loss, a new threat looms, and the origin story unfolds. Premieres July 3.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for season three of “Silo,” the drama series from Graham Yost and starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
Caravan, the directorial debut of actor and writer Jefferson White, is premiering at New York Cinefest this weekend. Watch an exclusive clip from the movie, featuring The Pitt star Kristin Villanueva.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
Apple TV has revealed a first look at season three of “Silo,” the drama series created by Graham Yost and starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson. Check out a new teaser and photos now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
Broadway alums Brian d'Arcy James, Alison Pill, Jason Schmidt, Mac Brandt, and Susannah Flood are among the new cast members joining the Netflix hostage thriller series Rabbit, Rabbit, led by Adam Driver.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026
Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time. But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025
This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025
Golden Globe and Emmy winner Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Tony winner Reed Birney and more will lead an industry reading of Talisa Friedman's tragicomic play Who By Fire.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Reed Birney has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Reed Birney has not appeared in the West End.
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Man From Nebraska, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Man From Nebraska, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for The Humans, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for You Got Older, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Casa Valentina, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Casa Valentina, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Casa Valentina, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Reed Birney, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Dream of the Burning Boy, Performance (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blasted, Sustained Excellence of Performance (Obie Awards) and Performance (Obie Awards) for Bug.
Reed Birney has won numerous prestigious theatrical awards throughout his career. His accolades include a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for The Humans. He received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for Casa Valentina, as well as a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards. Birney has also been recognized by the Obie Awards multiple times, including a Performance award for Circle Mirror Transformation, a Sustained Excellence of Performance award, and a Performance award for Bug.
