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Raye Birk

Bio: Raye Birk (born May 27, 1943, Flint, Michigan) is an American film and television actor best known for playing the role of Pahpshmir in the first and last of the Naked Gun movies. He was the main villain in Naked Gun 33​1⁄3: The Final Insult
Born: Thu, May 27 1943
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, USA
Raye Birk is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of New Neighbors
New Neighbors
Raye Birk was 73 in New Neighbors
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2016
Poster of A Serious Man
A Serious Man
Raye Birk was 66 in A Serious Man as 'Dr. Shapiro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 2009
Poster of Sweet Land
Sweet Land
Raye Birk was 62 in Sweet Land as 'Postal Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Factotum
Factotum
Raye Birk was 61 in Factotum as 'Heathercliff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 2005
Poster of Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection
Raye Birk was 55 in Star Trek: Insurrection as 'Son'a Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of After Jimmy
After Jimmy
Raye Birk was 53 in After Jimmy as 'John Davies'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1996
Poster of Illegal in Blue
Illegal in Blue
Raye Birk was 52 in Illegal in Blue as 'Gary Dedmarch'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper
Raye Birk was 51 in My Brother's Keeper as 'Dr. Roth'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of Cries from the Heart
Cries from the Heart
Raye Birk was 51 in Cries from the Heart
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1994
Poster of Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Raye Birk was 50 in Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult as 'Papshmir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1994
Poster of Caught in the Act
Caught in the Act
Raye Birk was 50 in Caught in the Act as 'Sterling'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1993
Poster of Class Act
Class Act
Raye Birk was 49 in Class Act as 'Principal Kratz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1992
Poster of Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood
Raye Birk was 48 in Doc Hollywood as 'Simon Tidwell, First Patient'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1991
Poster of Aftermath: A Test of Love
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Raye Birk was 47 in Aftermath: A Test of Love as 'Dr. Frenzel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Raye Birk was 47 in Under Cover as 'Grimbach'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1991
Poster of Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
Raye Birk was 46 in Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again as 'Judge Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Challenger
Challenger
Raye Birk was 46 in Challenger as 'Joseph Kilminster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1990
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Raye Birk was 45 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson as 'Sam Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1989
Poster of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Raye Birk was 45 in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! as 'Pahpshmir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1988
Poster of Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train
Raye Birk was 44 in Throw Momma from the Train as 'Pinsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1987
Poster of Burglar
Burglar
Raye Birk was 43 in Burglar as 'The Jogger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of The Stepford Children
The Stepford Children
Raye Birk was 43 in The Stepford Children as 'George Larson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 15 1987
Poster of Deadly Messages
Deadly Messages
Raye Birk was 41 in Deadly Messages as 'Harding'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1985
Poster of Best Defense
Best Defense
Raye Birk was 41 in Best Defense as 'Sonny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1984
Poster of Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts
Raye Birk was 40 in Mister Roberts as 'Dowdy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1984
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Raye Birk was 38 in A Christmas Carol as 'Marley's Ghost'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1981
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Raye Birk was 33 in The Taming of the Shrew as 'Gremio'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1976
Poster of Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Raye Birk was 27 in Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. as 'Mort Catafalque'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1970

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 Black Scorpion
Black Scorpion
Raye Birk was 57+ in Black Scorpion as 'Dr. Phineas Phoenix'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 2001
Poster of Futurama
Futurama
Raye Birk was 55+ in Futurama as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Raye Birk was 52+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun as 'Jeweler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City
Raye Birk was 52+ in Caroline in the City as 'Danny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Ned and Stacey
Ned and Stacey
Raye Birk was 52+ in Ned and Stacey as 'Earl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995
Poster of Nowhere Man
Nowhere Man
Raye Birk was 52+ in Nowhere Man as 'Tobe Alder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Due South
Due South
Raye Birk was 51+ in Due South as 'Francis Bolt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Raye Birk was 51+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Mr. McFarlane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Raye Birk was 51+ in ER as 'Mr. Hartley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Raye Birk was 50+ in Babylon 5 as 'William'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Raye Birk was 50+ in Frasier as 'Walt Twitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Raye Birk was 50+ in Saved by the Bell: The New Class as 'Superintendent Stoneman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Raye Birk was 50+ in The X-Files as 'Dr. Jeff Eckerle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Raye Birk was 50+ in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as 'Prosecuting Attorney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Silk Stalkings
Silk Stalkings
Raye Birk was 48+ in Silk Stalkings as 'Atticus Dunn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 1991
Poster of Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Raye Birk was 48+ in Home Improvement as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Under Cover
Under Cover
Raye Birk was 47+ in Under Cover as 'Grimbach'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1991
Poster of Wings
Wings
Raye Birk was 46+ in Wings as 'Prince Restivon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Snoops
Snoops
Raye Birk was 46+ in Snoops as 'Mr. Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Raye Birk was 46+ in Seinfeld as 'Mr. Pless'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Coach
Coach
Raye Birk was 45+ in Coach as 'Riley Pringle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Raye Birk was 45+ in Murphy Brown as 'Barney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Raye Birk was 45+ in Empty Nest as 'Judge Talmadge, Albert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Dear John
Dear John
Raye Birk was 45+ in Dear John as 'Dr. Hendricks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1988
Poster of Eisenhower and Lutz
Eisenhower and Lutz
Raye Birk was 44+ in Eisenhower and Lutz as 'Bjorn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 14 1988
Poster of The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Raye Birk was 44+ in The Wonder Years as 'Mr. Diperna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1988
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Raye Birk was 44+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Wrenn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of J.J. Starbuck
J.J. Starbuck
Raye Birk was 44+ in J.J. Starbuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The Popcorn Kid
The Popcorn Kid
Raye Birk was 43+ in The Popcorn Kid as 'Leonard Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 1987
Poster of Fresno
Fresno
Raye Birk was 43+ in Fresno as 'Mr. Loats'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of ALF
ALF
Raye Birk was 43+ in ALF as 'Officer Griswald, Lenny Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Raye Birk was 43+ in L.A. Law as 'Judge Steven Lang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Raye Birk was 42+ in Matlock as 'Simon Le Simple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Raye Birk was 42+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Raye Birk was 42+ in The Golden Girls as 'Caterer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Raye Birk was 40+ in Night Court as 'Dworkin, God #1, Ward, Frank Pepitone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Raye Birk was 39+ in Cheers as 'Walt Twitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Raye Birk was 28+ in Columbo as 'Howard Seltzer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Raye Birk was 25+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Parole Officer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968