David Birney – 1939
David Birney attended UC Los Angeles for his theater arts degree, where he focused on directing and acting. His first acting role was in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, which he landed in 1967. Later in his career, he landed starring roles in films like Bridget Loves Bernie and St. Elsewhere. Birney is a seasoned actor who has starred in numerous Broadway productions, including Man and Superman and Amadeus. At age 82, he retired from acting, and according to his IMDb page, his last acting credit was in the 2007 TV series Without a Trace.
Michael Learned – 1939
Michael Learned, who played Martha in The Waltons, became a fan favorite thanks to her outstanding performance. She has won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Olivia Walton on the show. For her final performance, Learned won the award for her role in the show Nurse. She battled alcoholism in her thirties, but she kicked the habit and changed her life for the better. Information suggests that the miniseries Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story will include the documentary Learned.
