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David Shiner is an American actor, clown, playwright, and theater director. He is best known for his work in the Broadway production of Fool Moon, which he co-created with Bill Irwin. He has also appeared in films such as Big, Dick Tracy, and The Birdcage. Shiner was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he studied acting and directing. After graduating, he moved to New York City and began performing in Off-Broadway productions. In 1994, Shiner and Bill Irwin created the show Fool Moon, which ran on Broadway for two years. The show was a critical and commercial success, and earned Shiner a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. Shiner has also appeared in several films, including Big, Dick Tracy, and The Birdcage. He has also appeared in television shows such as Law & Order and The West Wing. Shiner is currently married to actress and singer, Mary Testa. They have two children together.

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Occupation Actor, clown, playwright, theater director
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 13 September 1953
Birthday 13 September
Birthplace Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Nationality United States

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2016

In 2016, Old Hats was revived in New York City in 2016 with Shiner and Irwin returning and a new third performer, musician Shaina Taub, in between sketches Taub performed original songs with a band. He also was featured in the American Theatre Wing's Working in the Theatre series that was centered on clowning.

2013

In 2013, Shiner co-wrote and starred in the Off-Broadway revue show Old Hats with his Fool Moon co-star Bill Irwin. Musician Nellie McKay also performed in the 2013 show.

2009

Following Kooza, Shiner then wrote and directed Cirque's infamous Banana Shpeel which was one of the most unsuccessful shows the company had produced. It premiered in 2009 and was cancelled soon the following year due to the poor reception by audiences and critiques alike. This was the first (and only) time this has happened to the company according to CEO Daniel Lemarre.Since the failed project, Shiner has not been re-hired by Cirque.

2007

In 2007, Shiner wrote and directed Cirque du Soleil's touring production Koozå, using such performers as Gordon White, Jason Berrent, Stephan Laundry, Michael Halvarson, Joshua Zehner and Christian Fitzherris for the original cast.

2000

In 2000, Shiner initiated the role of The Cat in the Hat, the host and guide of the Broadway stage musical Seussical. Later he toured Europe and Seattle with his shows David Shiner in the Round and Drop Everything. He made additional appearances on The Tonight Show, and is a guest director at the Wintergarden Theatre in Berlin and the Apollo Theatre in Düsseldorf. He has mentored and guest directed for LILALU, a German youth circus program.

1992

This "evening of inspired lunacy" ran from 1992–99, including three separate runs at Broadway. The show won a special Tony for "Live Theatrical Presentation" in 1999, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, and an Outer Critics Circle "Special Achievement" Award.

1990

From 1990 he was featured in Cirque du Soleil's production Nouvelle Expérience, touring for 19 months through Canada and the USA and playing for another year in Las Vegas. With his antics, including stepping through, on and over much of the crowd and the staging of a mock silent-movie melodrama with four members of the audience, he may be the best-remembered of the Cirque's clowns. In 1995, he also starred in Man of the House.

1953

David Shiner (born September 13, 1953) is an American actor, clown, playwright and theater director.