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Reed Birney, actor
Actor

Reed Birney: Movies & Box Office

films
16
on screen
1976–2026
box office
$80.2M
average score
73
Born
September 11, 1954 (age 72)
Birthplace
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actor, Assistant Professor
Years active
1976-present
Spouses
Constance Shulman
Children
2
Known for

The Best Reed Birney Movies

The highest-rated films Reed Birney is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Reed Birney's Career in Numbers

Reed Birney's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Reed Birney works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Not a Pretty Picture (1976) to Blue Film (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Reed Birney Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 1
  2. 1980s 3
  3. 1990s 1
  4. 2010s 4
  5. 2020s 7

The 2020s were Reed Birney's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Reed Birney Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Comedy 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Horror 1
  • Documentary 1

Drama is the genre Reed Birney has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (2).

Reed Birney Career Milestones

First film
Not a Pretty Picture 1976
Biggest box office hit
The Menu $79.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Forty-Year-Old Version Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film
Blue Film 2026
16 credits

Reed Birney Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Reed Birney is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Reed Birney?

Reed Birney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. in 1954 and is 72 years old. Credited on films since 1976, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Reed Birney is an acclaimed American actor, renowned for his remarkable performances on both stage and screen. Born on September 11, 1954, Birney made his mark in the entertainment industry in 1976, with a career spanning over four decades. He gained significant recognition in 2016 for his stellar performance in 'The Humans,' for which he won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Prior to this, his notable performance in 'Casa Valentina' in 2014 had also earned him a nomination in the same category.

Birney attended Boston University College of Fine Arts for two years, where he honed his acting skills before moving to New York City. There, he attended classes sponsored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, further expanding his skills. He first appeared off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in 1976 in 'Gemini' by Albert Innaurato. Since then, he has appeared in several off-Broadway plays and Broadway productions, such as 'Bug' (2004), 'Casa Valentina' (2014), 'The Humans,' and other plays. His filmography includes films like 'Mass' (2021), 'Four Friends' (1981), and 'The Menu' (2022). Apart from films and stage, he has had recurring roles in several popular TV series like 'Gossip Girl' (2007–2009), 'House of Cards' (2013–2017), 'The Blacklist' (2014–2015), and 'Home Before Dark' (2021–2022). He also teaches as an adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University.

FAQ

Reed Birney: Questions & Answers

How many movies Reed Birney has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Reed Birney been in?

Reed Birney is credited on 16 films, from 1976 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Reed Birney's highest-grossing movie?

The Menu (2022) is Reed Birney's biggest box office hit, with $79.6M worldwide, ahead of Mass (2021) ($256K). Across every film with box office figures, Reed Birney's movies have made $80.2M.

Reed Birney's biggest hits

What is the best Reed Birney movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Reed Birney's best-rated film is The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020) with a score of 90, followed by Blue Film (2026) (85).

Best Reed Birney movies, ranked

How old is Reed Birney?

Reed Birney is 72 years old, born on September 11, 1954 in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S..

What is Reed Birney's newest movie?

The most recent film on Reed Birney's filmography is Blue Film (2026), in the role of Hank Grant.

The Best Reed Birney Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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