SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Longevity in the entertainment industry is predicated on characters, show popularity, and a little bit of luck. In the case of “Judge Judy” the aforementioned trio graced TV sets around the world for over two decades. Carving out his own niche, Petri Hawkins Byrd, better known as, “Bailiff Byrd,” became a show mainstay as he worked alongside the no nonsense judge for 25 years. A job that would change his life forever. While taking leave from his counseling job at a high school to becoming “Bailiff Byrd,” Petri never imagined this leave of absence would spawn into a career as a celebrity. Life after “Judge Judy” sees “Bailiff Byrd” playing Judge Byrd on “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” and he is also involved with “The Sterling Affairs,” which details the chaos surrounding former L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
