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David Brisbin

Bio: David Brisbin (born June 26, 1952) is an American television actor who gained fame as Mr. Ernst on the television show Hey Dude and as a newscaster in Forrest Gump
Born: Thu, Jun 26 1952
Birthplace: Andrews, West Texas, USA
David Brisbin is 72 years old
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Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
David Brisbin was 62 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as 'Second Woodsman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
David Brisbin was 48 in The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle as 'Average Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 2000
Poster of Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
David Brisbin was 47 in Erin Brockovich as 'Dr. Jaffe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of Goodbye Lover
Goodbye Lover
David Brisbin was 46 in Goodbye Lover as 'Mr. Brodsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
David Brisbin was 45 in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as 'Man in Car'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1998
Poster of River Made to Drown In
River Made to Drown In
David Brisbin was 45 in River Made to Drown In as 'Man in Gallery'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Fire Down Below
Fire Down Below
David Brisbin was 45 in Fire Down Below as 'Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of The Late Shift
The Late Shift
David Brisbin was 43 in The Late Shift as 'Alan Levine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
David Brisbin was 43 in Leaving Las Vegas as 'Landlord'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Confessions of a Sorority Girl
Confessions of a Sorority Girl
David Brisbin was 43 in Confessions of a Sorority Girl as 'Professor Leland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1995
Poster of Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
David Brisbin was 41 in Forrest Gump as 'Newscaster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1994
Poster of The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
David Brisbin was 40 in The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom as 'Assistant D.A. Mike Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1993
Poster of The Hit List
The Hit List
David Brisbin was 40 in The Hit List as 'Forensics'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1993
Poster of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
David Brisbin was 39 in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as 'Second Woodsman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1992
Poster of The Big Blue
The Big Blue
David Brisbin was 35 in The Big Blue as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1988
Poster of Kiss Daddy Goodnight
Kiss Daddy Goodnight
David Brisbin was 35 in Kiss Daddy Goodnight as 'Victim #1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1987
Poster of Five Corners
Five Corners
David Brisbin was 35 in Five Corners as 'Plainclothesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of No Picnic
No Picnic
David Brisbin was 33 in No Picnic as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Dead End Kids
Dead End Kids
David Brisbin was 33 in Dead End Kids
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Chain Letters
Chain Letters
David Brisbin was 33 in Chain Letters as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Justified
Justified
David Brisbin was 57+ in Justified as 'Winston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
David Brisbin was 54+ in Brothers and Sisters as 'Senator Wade Newman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
David Brisbin was 52+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Dr. Sugarman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Still Standing
Still Standing
David Brisbin was 50+ in Still Standing as 'Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
David Brisbin was 49+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Everett Sloane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
David Brisbin was 47+ in The West Wing as 'Ken'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
David Brisbin was 45+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Allyn B. Hazard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Working
Working
David Brisbin was 45+ in Working as 'Lawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1997
Poster of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
David Brisbin was 44+ in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as 'Mr. Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of Nowhere Man
Nowhere Man
David Brisbin was 43+ in Nowhere Man as 'Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of ER
ER
David Brisbin was 42+ in ER as 'Alexander Babcock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
David Brisbin was 41+ in Ellen as 'Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
David Brisbin was 41+ in Tales of the City as 'Lemon Candles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
David Brisbin was 41+ in The X-Files as 'Second Doctor (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Good Advice
Good Advice
David Brisbin was 40+ in Good Advice as 'James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
David Brisbin was 40+ in Melrose Place as 'Ted Kroeger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Home Improvement
Home Improvement
David Brisbin was 39+ in Home Improvement as 'Principal Piersall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
David Brisbin was 38+ in Law & Order as 'Dr. Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Hey Dude
Hey Dude
David Brisbin was 37+ in Hey Dude as 'Benjamin Ernst Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 06 1989
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
David Brisbin was 37+ in Seinfeld as 'Client'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
David Brisbin was 33+ in The Equalizer as 'Assistant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985