| Who is it? | Actor, Producer, Writer |
known for his role as the bailiff on the long-running television series Judge Judy. With a career spanning over two decades, Petri Hawkins-Byrd has established himself as a versatile and multi-talented entertainer. As an actor, he has captivated audiences with his charismatic on-screen presence, garnering accolades and a loyal fanbase. In addition to his acting prowess, Petri Hawkins-Byrd has demonstrated his creative abilities as a producer, writer, and comedian, contributing to various projects and showcasing his unique comedic timing. With such an impressive and diverse portfolio, it is no wonder that his net worth is estimated to be between $100K - $1M in 2024.
Byrd started work as a court officer for the Brooklyn circuit of the New York City Court System. In 1986 he was transferred to the Family Court division in Manhattan. It was in this capacity that Byrd met Judge Judith Sheindlin, who was the Supervising Family Court Judge for Manhattan. In 1989 Hawkins-Byrd obtained a Criminal justice degree from John Jay College. A year later, he and his family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in California when he went to work for the United States Marshals Service.
In 1996, when Sheindlin was offered her own TV series, Byrd wrote her a congratulatory letter, saying: "If you ever need a bailiff, my uniform still fits." Judge Judy called him at home to offer him a role, which he accepted.
