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Petri Hawkins-Byrd

1957–

United States

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Petri Hawkins-Byrd (born Petri Adonis Byrd; November 29, 1957), also known as Bailiff Byrd or simply Byrd, is an American court show bailiff, television personality, social media personality, actor, voice actor, writer, and former New York State Court Officer. Hawkins-Byrd is best known for his sidekick role as Bailiff Byrd for the entire series run – totaling 25 seasons – of Nielsen top-rated courtroom television program Judge Judy. From his stint on Judge Judy, he is television's longest court show bailiff in history.

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