David Sheiner
Known for
After decades in the business, David Sheiner is the kind of actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'Blue Thunder' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. 25 was the age at the first credit. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'The Odd Couple' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Roy.
David Sheiner
11 Movies
40 Series
After decades in the business, David Sheiner is the kind of actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'Blue Thunder' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. 25 was the age at the first credit. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'The Odd Couple' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Roy.
Movies
Plays Fletcher
Blue Thunder
1983
Plays Roy
The Odd Couple
1968
Plays James the Elder
The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965
Plays Lt. Herb Kenner
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
1970
Plays Guido Lorenz
The Stone Killer
1973
Plays Leo Crawford
Winning
1969
Plays Mr. Perkins
Halls of Anger
1970
Plays Dr. Jerry Queasley
The Gong Show Movie
1980
Plays Sheriff Polaski
A Man Called Gannon
1968
Plays Parviz
One Spy Too Many
1966
TV Shows
Plays Sam Dash
Blind Ambition
1979
Plays Frank Zipser
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Plays Preacher Jones
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Lieutenant Hess
The Fugitive
1963
Plays James Reed
Mission: Impossible
1966
Plays Parviz
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Plays Arnold Blake
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Plays Ben Williams
Sam Benedict
1962
Plays Zoran
Planet of the Apes
1974
Plays Arthur Griswold
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Alexander Szabo
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Martin Clay
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Paul Antonelli
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Harry Casey
Hawkins
1973
Plays Robert Carver
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Rip Conners
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Captain Ridell
Combat!
1962
Plays Abe Karsh
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Bricker
Switch
1975
Plays Phil Archer
The Big Valley
1965
Plays Norman
Automan
1983
Plays Paul Webb
Mr. Novak
1963
Plays Fred Hunter
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Ray
Columbo
1971
Plays Chandler
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
Plays Lieutenant Martinez
The Name of the Game
1968
Plays Lloyd
Sarge
1971
Plays Sam Duck
Mannix
1967
Plays Doctor
Ironside
1967
Plays Frank Novack
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
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Blue Thunder
Full Filmography
Murder, She Wrote
Arthur Griswold · 1 episode
1985
TV
Automan
Norman · 1 episode
1983–
TV
Blue Thunder
Fletcher
1983
Film
Charlie's Angels
Robert Carver · 1 episode
1980–1981
TV
The Gong Show Movie
Dr. Jerry Queasley
1980
Film
Blind Ambition
Sam Dash · 4 episodes
1979–
TV
How the West Was Won
Wilson · 1 episode
1977–
TV
Quincy, M.E.
Andre Otero · 1 episode
1976–
TV
Kate McShane
Kellerman · 1 episode
1975–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is David Sheiner still alive?
David Sheiner passed away on June 5, 2026 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of David Sheiner?
David Sheiner is best known for roles in The Odd Couple, Blue Thunder, The Greatest Story Ever Told.
How many movies has David Sheiner been in?
Over a 73-year career (since 1953), David Sheiner has appeared in 11 movies and 39 TV shows.
What was David Sheiner's first movie?
The career of David Sheiner began with Confessions of a Nervous Man (1953).
What is David Sheiner's most recent movie or series?
David Sheiner's most recent release is The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory, which premiered on November 11, 1987.
What TV shows has David Sheiner appeared in?
On television, David Sheiner has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Columbo, Murder, She Wrote, The Six Million Dollar Man.
David Sheiner
1928-01-13 · New York City, New York, USA
David S. Sheiner (January 13, 1928 — June 5, 2026) was 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.David Sheiner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.