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Petri Hawkins-Byrd

Posted 08 Jun 06 by Scott Andrew Bird. Filed in Bird or Byrd.

Petri Hawkins-ByrdPetri Hawkins-Byrd is perhaps best known - despite acting in several films - for a television role started in 1996; that of the Bailif on court show Judge Judy.

Hawkins-Byrd was born in Brooklyn, New York, and studied Criminal Justice at John Jay College. During college he worked in the Brooklyn Family Court system, moving to the Manhattan Family Court system following his degree.

In 1990 he relocated to San Mateo, California, becoming a Special Deputy US Marshall. Three years later he accepted an offer to work as a Student Counselor at Monte Vista High School.

In 1996 Hawkins-Byrd heard about the upcoming television series, and wrote to Ms Scheindlin to congratulate her - jokingly offering to work with her. His offer was accepted, and he soon found himself in the role that helped to launch his acting career.

 

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