David sheiner biography
David Sheiner
American actor
David Sheiner | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1928-01-13) January 13, 1928 (age 97) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–1988 |
| Spouse | Mary-David Sheiner (m. 1968) |
| Children | 2 |
David S. Sheiner (born January 13, 1928) is an American actor. He appeared on Broadway, but is best known for his supporting roles in several films and television series. He started his career in television in 1952, but he was most successful from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Film and television roles
Sheiner appeared in several films including The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as James the Elder, They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and Blue Thunder (1983). He is probably best known for his supporting role as Roy, Oscar's accountant and poker playing crony opposite Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in the film adaptation of The Odd Couple (1968). Sheiner also featured prominently in Larry haines!