David Brisbin

David Brisbin (born June 26, 1952) Originally interested in choral music and wishing to become a conductor, he developed an interest in stage acting with the support of the head of the drama department at Augsburg. After leaving Minneapolis, he moved to Bellingham, Washington where he continued his stage career for two years before a friend convinced him to move to San Francisco to work in experimental theater. From there, he moved to New York City where, as of 1987, he had lived and worked for 10 years, appearing in political and experimental theater as well as in The Big Blue, and on television with roles in All My Children and Another World. Brisbin's character was portrayed as a well-meaning and kind, yet somewhat awkward and bumbling father figure to his young son and a ranch staff of teenagers.

He had small supporting roles in Forrest Gump, Erin Brockovich, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (later cut and included in The Missing Pieces), and Leaving Las Vegas. and on The West Wing.

Personal life Brisbin is married to actress Laura Innes.