David Birney and Meredith Baxter

Actor and director David Birney exchanged wedding vows with fellow Hollywood star Meredith Baxter in 1974. The pair starred alongside each other in the 1970s television show Bridget Loves Bernie. Together, they welcomed three kids: Kathleen Jeanne and twins Peter David Edwin and Mollie Elizabeth. Sadly, after 15 years of marriage, Birney and Baxter decided to go their separate ways. Nevertheless, it’s safe to say that their marriage is still one of Hollywood’s longest lasting.

Birney’s entertainment career has included performances in classical and contemporary roles in film, television, and theatre. He holds a bachelor’s degree with “High Distinction” in English Literature from Dartmouth College and earned an M.A. in Theatre Arts from UCLA, studying with William Melnitz and Ralph Freud. Some of the flicks he appeared in are Prettykill, Nightfall, and Trial by Combat. Outside of show business, he also served as the Children’s Rights Council’s advisor.