Reed Birney is an American actor, best known for his prolific stage career, particularly on the New York Off-Broadway circuit, where he has established himself as one of the most respected performers. His career is marked by collaborations with prominent playwrights and acclaimed performances in plays such as *Circle Mirror Transformation* and *Uncle Vanya*. The pinnacle of his stage success came in 2016 when he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Erik Blake in Stephen Karam's *The Humans*, a role that also earned him a Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award. Concurrently, he has built a solid career as a character actor in television and film. He has appeared in TV series such as *House of Cards*, as Vice President Donald Blythe, and *Gossip Girl*. On the big screen, he has appeared in critically acclaimed films such as *Mass* (2021) and *The Menu* (2022), distinguishing himself with his ability to bring depth and nuance to complex characters.