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David S. Sheiner was born on January 13, 1928, in the Bronx, New York. He began his acting career in the early 1950s, first appearing on television in 1952 after training on Broadway stages. He became best known for his supporting film work, most famously playing Roy, Oscar's accountant and poker‑playing crony, opposite Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in the 1968 adaptation of “The Odd Couple.” He also appeared in “The Stone Killer” with Charles Bronson and had roles in “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” “They Call Me Mister Tibbs!” and “Blue Thunder.” Sheiner was a prolific television character actor, guest‑starring on series such as “The Twilight Zone,” “Columbo,” “Hawaii Five‑O,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Bonanza,” and many others throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He continued to work steadily until retiring from acting in 1988. David Sheiner died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of memorable supporting performances across film and television.