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James Gillespie Birney (February 4, 1792 – November 18, 1857) [2] was an American abolitionist, politician, and attorney born in Danville, Kentucky.He changed from being a planter and slave owner to abolitionism, publishing the abolitionist weekly The Philanthropist.
David Birney, who starred with his future wife Meredith Baxter on the CBS sitcom 'Bridget Loves Bernie,' a ratings hit that nonetheless was canceled after one season, has died. He was xx.
Meredith Baxter was Birney's co-star on the latter TV series, and was married to the actor from 1974 to 1989. The pair shared three kids, Mollie, 37, Peter, 37, and Kate, 47."I was very saddened ...
David Edwin Birney (April 23, 1939 – April 27, 2022) was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. He is noted for having played the title role in the television series Serpico .
Birney is a surname of Scottish origin. [1] Notable people with the surname include: David B. Birney (1825–1864), American Civil War Union general; David Birney (born 1939), American actor; Earle Birney (1904–1995), Canadian poet; Ewan Birney (born 1972), British biologist; Jack Birney (1928–1995), Australian politician
The voice actor was the official announcer for Saturday Night Live for 38 seasons, kicking off the credits of each episode with his signature booming voice from the show’s debut on October 11 ...
James Birney may refer to: James G. Birney (1792–1857), abolitionist, candidate for the U.S. presidency on the Liberty Party ticket James M. Birney (1817–1888), Michigan politician, son of James G. Birney
Weld became one of the leaders of the antislavery movement, working with the Tappan brothers, New York philanthropists James G. Birney and Gamaliel Bailey, and the Grimké sisters. "Public awareness of abolition [in New York State] reached its peak with the activities of Theodore Weld from February to early July, 1836." [13]: 151