Raye Birk

PersonBorn May 27, 1943 (age 82)Flint, Michigan, USA

American film and television actor

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Raye Birk

Raye Birk is an American film and television actor, known for his appearances in various movies and TV shows. Born on May 27, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, Birk has made notable contributions to the entertainment industry. He portrayed Pahpshmir in the first and last films of the Naked Gun series, and appeared in popular TV shows such as The Wonder Years, The Golden Girls, Wings, and Cheers, where he played the role of Walt Twitchell, the mailman. Birk also had roles in films like Best Defense, Amazon Women on the Moon, Throw Momma from the Train, Doc Hollywood, and Star Trek: Insurrection. He is recognized for his recurring role as Mr. Diperna, the assistant principal, on The Wonder Years.

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Raye Birk ranks #35,131 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.1. Raye Birk peaked at #19,461 of all time (Jul 20 - Aug 18, 2025). Raye Birk ranks #17,967 over the past 365 days.

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Mr. Hartley · 1 ep · 1994 – 2009

The X-Files

Dr. Jeff Eckerle · 1 ep · 1993 – 2018

Seinfeld

Mr. Pless · 1 ep · 1989 – 1998

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls

Caterer · 2 ep · 1985 – 1992

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Wrenn · 1 ep · 1987 – 1994

Futurama

(voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present

Cheers

Walt Twitchell · 3 ep · 1982 – 1993

Frasier

Walt Twitchell · 1 ep · 1993 – 2004

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

Fred · 1 ep · 1991 – 1999

Babylon 5

William · 1 ep · 1994 – 1998

ALF

Officer Griswald · 2 ep · 1986 – 1990

ALF

Lenny Scott · 1 ep · 1986 – 1990

3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun

Jeweler · 1 ep · 1996 – 2001

Murphy Brown

Barney · 1 ep · 1988 – 1998

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

Pahpshmir · 1988

A Serious Man

Dr. Shapiro · 2009

Star Trek: Insurrection

Star Trek: Insurrection

Son'a Doctor · 1998

North Country

Tom Motel Clerk · 2005

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Papshmir · 1994

Doc Hollywood

Simon Tidwell, First Patient · 1991

Throw Momma from the Train

Throw Momma from the Train

Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

Class Act

Principal Kratz · 1992

Barbarians at the Gate

Barbarians at the Gate

Travis Gaines · 1993

Best Defense

Burglar

The Jogger · 1987

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Raye Birk

Raye Birk is an American film and television actor, known for his appearances in various movies and TV shows. Born on May 27, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, Birk has made notable contributions to the entertainment industry. He portrayed Pahpshmir in the first and last films of the Naked Gun series, and appeared in popular TV shows such as The Wonder Years, The Golden Girls, Wings, and Cheers, where he played the role of Walt Twitchell, the mailman. Birk also had roles in films like Best Defense, Amazon Women on the Moon, Throw Momma from the Train, Doc Hollywood, and Star Trek: Insurrection. He is recognized for his recurring role as Mr. Diperna, the assistant principal, on The Wonder Years.

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