Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $3.5 Million |
Date Of Birth | November 29, 1957 |
Fact | Married father of 4. |
Petri Hawkins-Byrd is an American actor, television personality, and bailiff. He is best known for his role as bailiff Barney Miller on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller and as the host of the court show Petri Hawkins-Byrd’s Court.
Hawkins-Byrd was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 29, 1957. His parents were both African American. His father was a police officer and his mother was a schoolteacher. Hawkins-Byrd has two sisters. He was educated in the New York City public school system.
Hawkins-Byrd began his acting career in the early 1980s. He had guest roles on several television shows, including The Cosby Show, Miami Vice, and The Equalizer. In 1982, he had a small role in the film An Officer and a Gentleman.
In 1984, Hawkins-Byrd was cast as bailiff Barney Miller on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller. The show ran for eight seasons and Hawkins-Byrd appeared in all 168 episodes.
After Barney Miller ended in 1982, Hawkins-Byrd continued to work as an actor. He had guest roles on several television shows, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, JAG, and The Practice. In 2000, he had a small role in the film Cast Away.
In 2006, Hawkins-Byrd began hosting the court show Petri Hawkins-Byrd’s Court. The show ran for two seasons and was syndicated in over 100 markets.
Hawkins-Byrd has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Jaclyn Smith from 1992 to 1995. His second marriage is to attorney Linda Byrd. The couple has two children.
Hawkins-Byrd is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.
General Info
Full Name | Petri Hawkins-Byrd |
Net Worth | $3.5 Million |
Salary | $3.5 Million |
Date Of Birth | November 29, 1957 |
Profession | Bailiff, Actor |
Education | John Jay College of Criminal Justice |
Nationality | American |
Accomplishments
Movies | The Adventures of Umbweki, Playing Mona Lisa |
TV Shows | Judge Judy |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | [when asked if he would ever want to be a litigant in Judge Judy's courtroom] Hell, no. And I wouldn't advise any of my friends to do so, either. Not if they want to maintain their love of the judicial system. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Works in the New York City Court System as Judge Judy Sheindlin's Bailiff. [1986] |
2 | (1992 - 1996) Worked as a student counselor at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California from 1992 to 1996. |
3 | Began his career as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal in San Mateo, California. |
4 | Currently lives in Elk Grove, California. [2007] |
5 | Graduate of John Jay College; Criminal Justice degree. |
6 | Married father of 4. |
7 | Motivational speaker. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Parkers | 2000 | TV Series | Officer Duncan |
Playing Mona Lisa | 2000 | Fire Captain (as Petri-Hawkins Byrd) | |
Akuji the Heartless | 1998 | Video Game | Baron Samedi (voice) |
Nash Bridges | 1997 | TV Series | Kevin Raskin |
Savior of none | 2013 | completed | Hennessy |
Reesie's Pieces | Short post-production | Judge | |
Soul Lake | post-production | Kevin (rumored) | |
Tom Hennessy | TV Movie post-production | Tom Hennessy | |
Treasure Tales | pre-production | Rumored | |
The 'N' Word | 2016 | Short | Flint |
The Two Gamers | 2015 | Short | ATM Man |
How I Met My Father | 2012 | Short | Guard |
In the Eyes of a Killer | 2009 | Clarence | |
The Adventures of Umbweki | 2009 | Tribal Chef | |
A Deeper Love | 2007 | Lenny | |
Everybody Hates Chris | 2006 | TV Series | Man on Fire Escape |
Fugitive Hunter | 2005 | Judge | |
Redemption of the Ghost | 2002 | Detective Meyers (as Petri Byrd) |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Reesie's Pieces | Short co-producer post-production | ||
Tom Hennessy | TV Movie executive producer post-production | ||
The 'N' Word | 2016 | Short co-producer |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Tom Hennessy | TV Movie post-production |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Fast Food King | 2017 | Documentary filming | Himself |
Judge Judy | 1996-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Bailiff / Bailiff |
Hollywood Today Live | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
Home & Family | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
The John Kerwin Show | 2016 | TV Series | Himself / Guest |
Reality Relapse | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Kathy | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Actors Entertainment | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Judge Judy: Justice Served | 2007 | Video | Himself - Bailiff |
Donny & Marie | 1999 | TV Series |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2013 | Action on Film Award | Action on Film International Film Festival, USA | Best Action Sequence - Feature | Tom Hennessy |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia