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David Brisbin
David Brisbin is best known for The X-Files, Seinfeld, Desperate Housewives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. David Brisbin was born on June 26, 1952. David Brisbin is 74 years old (born June 26, 1952).
- Born
- June 26, 1952 (74 years old)
- Place of birth
- Andrews, West Texas, USA
Biography
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. He has made frequent guest appearances on ER.
He is married to actress Laura Innes and they have two children together: Cal and Mia.
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He is married to actress Laura Innes and they have two children together: Cal and Mia.
Description above from the Wikipedia article David Brisbin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known for
Filmography
- 2010JustifiedWinston
- 2006Brothers and SistersSenator Wade Newman
- 2004Desperate HousewivesDr. Sugarman
- 2004Boston LegalDerek Ross
- 2002Still StandingFather
- 2001Crossing JordanEverett Sloane
- 1999The West WingKen
- 1998From the Earth to the MoonAllyn B. Hazard
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerMr. Anderson
- 1997WorkingLawyer
- 1997The PracticeByron
- 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowMr. Spaulding
- 1996ProfilerD.C. Chief
- 1995Nowhere ManDriver
- 1994EllenManager
- 1994ERAlexander Babcock
- 1994Party of FiveProfessor Jacobs
- 1994Rebel HighwayProfessor Leland
- 1993The X-FilesSecond Doctor (uncredited)
- 1993Tales of the CityLemon Candles
- 1993Good AdviceJames
- 1992Melrose PlaceTed Kroeger
- 1991Home ImprovementPrincipal Piersall
- 1990Law & OrderDr. Bennett
- 1989SeinfeldClient
- 1989Hey DudeBenjamin Ernst Sr.
- 1988MonstersDale
- 1985The EqualizerAssistant
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Brisbin been in?
David Brisbin is best known for The X-Files, Seinfeld, Desperate Housewives and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
When was David Brisbin born?
David Brisbin was born on June 26, 1952. (Andrews, West Texas, USA)
How old is David Brisbin?
David Brisbin is 74 years old (born June 26, 1952).
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·