David Sheiner

David S. Sheiner (born January 13, 1928) is a retired 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.

David Sheiner
Born (1928-01-13) January 13, 1928
OccupationActor
Years active1950–1988
Spouse(s)
Mary-David Sheiner
(m. 1968)
Children2

Film and television roles

Sheiner appeared in several films including The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as James the Elder, and in The Big Brawl (1980) and Blue Thunder (1983), however was 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 in 1968.

He also guest-starred in many television programs. He appeared on two episodes of Combat!, as Captain Ridell in the third season episode "The Steeple" (1965) and as SS Major Krieghoffen in the fifth season episode "Gadjo" (1967). He also played roles on other popular shows such as Columbo, The Big Valley, The Twilight Zone, The Invaders, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hawaii Five-O, Blue Light, S.W.A.T., Quincy, M.E., Mission: Impossible, The Fall Guy, Blind Ambition, Bonanza, and The Fugitive. He retired from acting in 1988.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1958The MuggerSidneyUncredited
1965Combat!Captain Ridell"The Steeple"
1965The Greatest Story Ever ToldJames the Elder
1966One Spy Too ManyParviz
1967Combat!SS Major Krieghoffen"Gadjo"
1967ScalplockJohnny Carson
1968A Man Called GannonSheriff Polaski
1968The Odd CoupleRoy
1969WinningCrawford
1970Halls of AngerMr. PerkinsUncredited
1970 Mannix Sam episode One for the Lady
1970They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Lieutenant Kenner
1973The Stone KillerGuido Lorenz
1976Victory at EntebbeAaron OlavTV movie
1980The Gong Show MovieDr. Jerry Queasley
1980The Big BrawlMorgan
1983Blue ThunderFletcher

References

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