David Sheiner: key obituary facts
Is David Sheiner dead? Yes. David Sheiner died on June 5, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: David Sheiner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Sheiner known for?
He was known as American actor.
More about David Sheiner
Born: 13 January 1928.
Place of birth: New York City.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, television actor.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1950.
Years active: 1950–1988.
David Sheiner, an American actor whose career spanned television, film and Broadway, died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 98.
Born in New York City on January 13, 1928, he began working in television in the early 1950s and went on to become best known for supporting roles in films and series over the following decades. His screen credits included The Twilight Zone, The Greatest Story Ever Told, They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, and Blue Thunder, and he was especially recognized for playing Roy, Oscar’s accountant and poker-playing crony, in the 1968 film The Odd Couple.
Sheiner also appeared in A Man Called Gannon and Winning.