RIP David Sheiner

 

David Sheiner Obituary

Los Angeles Times

June 14, 2026

 

Character Actor (and Character) David S. Sheiner, 98, took his final bow on June 5th, 2026. You can take The Boy out of The Bronx, but you can't take The Bronx out of The Boy. He was Athletic, Acerbic, Pugnacious, Fiercely Loyal.

Lee Strasberg trained, he left Broadway to come West in the '60s. He gave more than 90 performances in movies and television, from "James the Elder" in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" to "Roy" the poker playing accountant in "The Odd Couple" movie.

In between, he played potentates, spies, doctors, lawyers, lawmen, and even an Ape-the guy you knew from somewhere.

His most cherished role didn't need The Method-that of Family Man. From his heart he was a father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Most importantly, he was a doting and Pride-filled champion of his Granddaughter.

In his last days, his concerned kids asked him if he was comfortable. "I Make a Living," he replied.

Anyone who wishes may donate to the MPTF in his memory.

SHEINER, David (Saul David Sheiner)

Born: 1/13/2028, The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.A.

Died: 6/5/2026, California, U.S.A.

 

David Sheiner’s westerns – actor:

A Man Called Shenandoah (TV) - 1965 (Marshal Murray)

The Big Valley (TV) – 1966-1967 (Captain Jonathan Rizely, Gabe Simmons, Phil Archer)

Iron Horse (TV) – 1966-1967 (Carson, Frontiersman, Preacher Brady)

Scalplock (TV) – 1966 (frontiersman)

‘Dundee and the Culhane (TV) – 1967 (Nick)

A Man Called Gannon (TV) – 1968 (Sheriff Polaski)

The Virginian (TV) - 1970 (Cully)

Bonanza (TV) - 1971 (Sam Fancher)

Gunsmoke (TV) – 1971 (Preacher Jones)

How the West Was Won (TV) - 1979 (Wilson)

The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (TV) – 1987 (Luis)