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David Sheiner(1928-2026)

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David Sheiner
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David Sheiner, the television actor, was born on January 13, 1928 in New York City. He made his TV debut in 1952 on Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (1950) and appeared sporadically on TV during the 1950s as he established himself. In 1955, Sheiner made his Broadway debut in "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter" (1958), appearing first as a hotel bellboy and then replacing Orson Bean in a lead role.

His career picked up in the 1960s, and he was a frequent guest on numerous TV series in featured roles throughout the '60s, '70s and '80s. He also appeared in movies, most notably as Oscar and Felix's poker buddy Roy in The Odd Couple (1968). In 1988, Sheiner retired from acting.
BornJanuary 13, 1928
DiedJune 5, 2026(98)
BornJanuary 13, 1928
DiedJune 5, 2026(98)
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Known for

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in The Odd Couple (1968)
The Odd Couple
7.6
  • Roy
  • 1968
Blue Thunder (1983)
Blue Thunder
6.4
  • Fletcher
  • 1983
The Stone Killer (1973)
The Stone Killer
6.1
  • Guido Lorenz
  • 1973
Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)
The Six Million Dollar Man
7.1
TV Series
  • Arnold Blake
  • Stenger

Credits

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Actor



  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Leo Selkirk
    • Arthur Griswold (as David S. Sheiner)
    • 1985–1988
  • The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (1987)
    The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Luis
    • 1987
  • News at Eleven (1986)
    News at Eleven
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • David Kogan (as David S. Sheiner)
    • 1986
  • Lee Majors and Heather Thomas in The Fall Guy (1981)
    The Fall Guy
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Durwood
    • Dr. Thompson
    • Earl Rossiter
    • 1982–1985
  • Lee Horsley in Matt Houston (1982)
    Matt Houston
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Deon (as David S. Sheiner)
    • 1984
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Pierre LeBrun (as David S. Sheiner)
    • 1984
  • Pernell Roberts in Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
    Trapper John, M.D.
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Inspector Hewitt
    • Dr. T.D. Frank
    • 1981–1984
  • Desi Arnaz Jr. and Chuck Wagner in Automan (1983)
    Automan
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Norman (as David S. Sheiner)
    • 1984
  • Melody Anderson, Simon MacCorkindale, and Reni Santoni in Manimal (1983)
    Manimal
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Sheldon Greentree
    • 1983
  • Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Andre Otero
    • Producer
    • Attorney Ben Wakefield
    • 1979–1983
  • Blue Thunder (1983)
    Blue Thunder
    6.4
    • Fletcher
    • 1983
  • Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith in Charlie's Angels (1976)
    Charlie's Angels
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Robert Carver
    • 1981
  • Tony Curtis, Robert Urich, Phyllis Davis, and Judy Landers in Vega$ (1978)
    Vega$
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Capt. Frank Smith
    • Carl Septon
    • 1979–1981
  • Jackie Chan and Kristine DeBell in Battle Creek Brawl (1980)
    Battle Creek Brawl
    5.7
    • Morgan
    • 1980
  • The Gong Show Movie (1980)
    The Gong Show Movie
    4.5
    • Dr. Jerry Queasley
    • 1980

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Battle Creek Brawl
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Battle Creek Brawl

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • David S. Sheiner
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • January 13, 1928
    • The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 5, 2026
    • California, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Mary-David SheinerMarch 29, 1968 - June 5, 2026 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Andrew James Sheiner
  • Parents
      Chana 'Anna' Bobrov
  • Relatives
      Rose Sheiner (Rudin)(Sibling)

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    Portrayed four different characters in six episodes of the action series Mission: Impossible (1966).

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