Is famous Judge Judy’s comedian Petri Hawkins-Byrd married? His Wiki: Wife, Net Worth, Salary, Family

• Petri Hawkins-Byrd is a TV personality and actor best known for his role as the Bailiff on the show "Judge Judy" since 1996
• He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Eastern District High School, Hostos Community College, and John Jay College, where he obtained his criminal justice degree
• He has appeared in over 20 films and TV series, with his most popular role being Tom Hennessy in the crime film of the same name
• He serves as the national chairman of the O.K. Program and is a board member of the faith-based youth program, Teen Center USA
• He stands at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 240 lbs

Known for movies

Judge Judy (1996-2016)
as Himself - Bailiff / Bailiff

The Fast Food King (2017)
as Himself

Judge Judy: Justice Served (2007)
as Himself - Bailiff

Tom Hennessy
as Tom Hennessy

Who is Petri Hawkins-Byrd aka Bailiff?

Born as Petri Adonis Byrd on the 29th November 1957 in Brooklyn, New York City USA, he is a television personality and actor, best known as a Bailiff in the reality show “Judge Judy”, a position he has held since 1996. He is also an actor, and has appeared in more than 20 film and TV series, with his most popular role being Tom Hennessy in the crime film of the same name.

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Congratulations are in order once again to the entire Judge Judy Production & Crew. Just found out that we are nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Legal and Courtroom Program. I know that I work with THE BEST people in show biz and we are more than grateful for this nom! See ya at the ceremony! ??? • • #JudgeJudy #ByrdTheBailiff #CBS #DaytimeEmmys #Emmys #EmmySeason #TVAcademy

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Find Out About his Early Life and Education

The oldest of four, Petri grew up in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn with his two younger brothers and a younger sister. He went to Eastern District High School, and after matriculation enrolled at Hostos Community College, and later on, in the late ‘80s obtained a criminal justice degree from John Jay College.

Career Beginnings

In the early ‘80s, Petri found a place for himself in the Brooklyn circuit of the New York City Court System as a court officer, ensuring that all processes in the court passed without any problems. After a couple of years he joined the Family Court division of Manhattan, where he started working with Judge Judith Sheindlin, with whom he developed a close relationship in the next few years.

Move to San Francisco

Already married and with children, Petri decided to move to San Francisco with his family and accept a job offer to work for the US Marshals Service, remaining in the position for the next six years, but once Judge Judith Sheindlin was offered her own show – “Judge Judy” – Petri came to her that ‘if you need a bailiff, my uniform still fits’. The two met at Judy’s home place to speak about the position, and Petri accepted the offer, thus becoming the bailiff on Judy’s show.

Rise to Prominence

Since the start of the show in 1996 Petri has been serving as the bailiff, the person responsible for keeping the courtroom in order, providing material between the judge and litigants and other duties, including stopping altercations between plaintiffs and defendants. He has appeared in over 1,000 episodes of the award-winning show, earning a name for himself in the courtroom, but also his devotion has opened other doors for him.

22 Years and Counting ‼️ We look the same don’t we? #judgejudy #teamwork #friendsforever #family #fbf pic.twitter.com/cc9KHv6Ebb

— Petri Hawkins Byrd (@ByrdtheBailiff) February 24, 2018

Acting Debut and Further Career

With the rise of his popularity, Petri tried himself as an actor. Just a year after his first appearance on screen, he made his acting debut in the Primetime Emmy Award- nominated TV series “Nash Bridges”, starring Don Johnson, Cheech Marin and Jodi Lyn O’Keefe. He then provided the voice of Baron Samedi for the video game “Akuji the Heartless” in 1998, and in 2000 had a minor role in the film “Playing Mona Lisa”. Two years later he had his first starring role, as Detective Meyers in the drama film “Redemption of the Ghost”, next to Gene Bicknell and Monty Cox. He had several other notable roles, including as Lenny in the drama film “A Deeper Love” in 2007, and the titular role in the film “Tom Hennessy” in 2013, for which he won the Best Action Sequence- Feature award given by the Action on Film International Film Festival, USA. In recent years, he has worked on a number of projects, including the films “Under the Palm Tree”, and “Rabid Christmas”.

You Certainly Didn’t Know this- Petri is an M.C.

When he is not in the courtroom and filming another season of the popular “Judge Judy” show, Petri has been serving as an M.C. and has spoken at many differing events, passing his knowledge and experience to others on numerous topics.

Just Exactly How Rich is Petri Hawkins-Boyd?

Well, since starting his career in the ‘80s, Petri has accumulated a decent net worth. According to authoritative sources, Petri’s wealth has been estimated at $3.5 million, an amount earned through his successful career. He has never boasted about his worthy possessions like numerous other celebrities, but instead kept a low profile and let his work speak for him.

Life Behind the Scene

Petri has been a married man since 1980; he married his high school sweetheart Felicia and since then they have become parents of four children. Though the couple experienced some hardships and lived separately for quite some time, they eventually reunited and never looked back on the time spent apart. He prefers to keep all info not related to his career hidden from the media, but thanks to the hard work of a journalist, Petri’s personal life has also come to spotlight.

Petri Has Did His Part for the Community

Ever since becoming a respected personality, Petri has found a way to give his share to the community; he has supported a number of charitable organizations and has been serving as the national chairman of the O.K. Program, an organization focused on empowering young black males. Furthermore, Petri is a board member of the faith-based youth program, Teen Center USA.

Social Media Presence

Petri joined Twitter in 2011, and though many would think that he is not into social media and other modern technologies, he has proved all of them wrong. Petri has mainly used Twitter to promote his work, especially on “Judge Judy”. Not many have followed him, only around 10,000 people, but here is your chance to get in touch with Petri Hawkings-Boyd.

Roles reverse … What y’all think? ? ? #SetLife #ByrdtheBailiff or #JudgeByrd pic.twitter.com/kZP881bUo2

— Petri Hawkins Byrd (@ByrdtheBailiff) March 16, 2018

Finally, if you are interested, find out his Height and Weight

His physical support his strong. Coming at you with 6 feet 2 inches and 240 lbs, he wouldn’t be a successful bailiff if he looked differently.

Quotes

#	Quote
1	[when asked if he would ever want to be a litigant in Judge Judy's courtroom] Hell, no. And I wouldn't advise any of my friends to do so, either. Not if they want to maintain their love of the judicial system.

Facts

#	Fact
1	Works in the New York City Court System as Judge Judy Sheindlin's Bailiff. [1986]
2	(1992 - 1996) Worked as a student counselor at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California from 1992 to 1996.
3	Began his career as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal in San Mateo, California.
4	Currently lives in Elk Grove, California. [2007]
5	Graduate of John Jay College; Criminal Justice degree.
6	Married father of 4.
7	Motivational speaker.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Parkers	2000	TV Series	Officer Duncan
Playing Mona Lisa	2000		Fire Captain (as Petri-Hawkins Byrd)
Akuji the Heartless	1998	Video Game	Baron Samedi (voice)
Nash Bridges	1997	TV Series	Kevin Raskin
Savior of none	2013	completed	Hennessy
Reesie's Pieces		Short post-production	Judge
Soul Lake		post-production	Kevin (rumored)
Tom Hennessy		TV Movie post-production	Tom Hennessy
Treasure Tales		pre-production	Rumored
The 'N' Word	2016	Short	Flint
The Two Gamers	2015	Short	ATM Man
How I Met My Father	2012	Short	Guard
In the Eyes of a Killer	2009		Clarence
The Adventures of Umbweki	2009		Tribal Chef
A Deeper Love	2007		Lenny
Everybody Hates Chris	2006	TV Series	Man on Fire Escape
Fugitive Hunter	2005		Judge
Redemption of the Ghost	2002		Detective Meyers (as Petri Byrd)

Producer

Title	Year	Status	Character
Reesie's Pieces		Short co-producer post-production
Tom Hennessy		TV Movie executive producer post-production
The 'N' Word	2016	Short co-producer

Writer

Title	Year	Status	Character
Tom Hennessy		TV Movie post-production

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Fast Food King	2017	Documentary filming	Himself
Judge Judy	1996-2016	TV Series	Himself - Bailiff / Bailiff
Hollywood Today Live	2016	TV Series	Himself
Home & Family	2016	TV Series	Himself
The John Kerwin Show	2016	TV Series	Himself / Guest
Reality Relapse	2014	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Kathy	2012	TV Series	Himself
Actors Entertainment	2010	TV Series	Himself
Judge Judy: Justice Served	2007	Video	Himself - Bailiff
Donny & Marie	1999	TV Series

Awards

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2013	Action on Film Award	Action on Film International Film Festival, USA	Best Action Sequence - Feature	Tom Hennessy