Steve Guttenberg
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 24, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1962–2026 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 122 credits in database
Biography
Steve Guttenberg is an American actor born on August 24, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended a summer program at the Juilliard School, studying under John Houseman. After high school, Guttenberg moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He made his film debut in 1978 in the drama The Boys from Brazil. Guttenberg is known for his lead roles in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Cocoon, Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, and Diner. He has appeared in numerous films and has a total of 118 known credits in his acting career.
Career overview
Steve Guttenberg is an American actor born on August 24, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended a summer program at the Juilliard School, where he studied under John Houseman. After graduating from high school, Guttenberg moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Guttenberg made his film debut in 1978 in the drama The Boys from Brazil. His breakthrough role came in 1980 when he starred in the comedy Diner. He went on to appear in a number of notable films, including Cocoon, Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, and Short Circuit.
Guttenberg has a diverse filmography, showcasing his range as an actor. He has appeared in a variety of genres, from comedy to drama, and has worked with numerous notable directors and actors. With a career spanning multiple decades, Guttenberg has established himself as a talented and versatile actor in Hollywood.
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Full Filmography
122 titles- Broad Trip (2026) as Wayne
- The Floaters (2026) as Manny
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self
- Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story (2025) as John Robinson
- SEGAL (2025) as Self
- High Potential (2024) as Phil Elko
- Goodbye, Hello (2024) as Gene Ryan
- The Little Mermaid (2023) as King Jasper (voice)
- How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story (2023) as Daniel Brophy
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Adventures of Bunny Bravo (2022)
- Roe v. Wade (2021) as Justice Powell
- Rifkin's Festival (2020) as Jake
- Heckle (2020) as Ray Kelly
- Good Boy (2020) as Don
- Original Gangster (2020) as Jean-Baptiste Philippe
- Break Even (2020) as Lance
- Cola Wars (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Trauma Center (2019) as Dr. Jones
- Bigger (2018) as Louis Weider
- Lez Bomb (2018) as Mike
- Miss Arizona (2018) as Gary
- Hangover in Death Valley (2018) as JJ (archive footage)
- Chasing the Blues (2018) as Dan McKenna
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self
- Ay Lav Yu Tuu (2017) as Christopher
- After Party (2017) as Alan
- Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) as Colton
- 2 Lava 2 Lantula! (2016) as Colton West
- Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission (2016) as Verstag
- Ballers (2015) as Wayne Hastings Jr.
- Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015) as Colton West
- Lavalantula (2015) as Colton West
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Steve Guttenberg
- Affluenza (2014) as Philip Miller
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Dr. Katman
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self
- Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013) as Self
- Eldorado (2012) as JJ
- I Heart Shakey (2012) as Stubbs
- A Novel Romance (2011) as Nate Shepard
- A Novel Romance (2011) Executive Producer
- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) as (archive footage)
- Ay Lav Yu (2010) as Christopher
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Community (2009) as Maury
- Party Down (2009) as Steve Guttenberg
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Michael Kellam (archive footage)
- The Gold Retrievers (2009) as Wade
- Amazing Racer (2009) as Ed
- Cornered! (2009) as Morty
- Help Me, Help You (2009) as Steve
- Fatal Rescue (2009) as Jacob Jones
- Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008) as Sidney Green
- Heidi 4 Paws (2008) as Sebastian (voice)
- Jackson (2008) as Businessman
- Mojave Phone Booth (2006) as Barry
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- The Poseidon Adventure (2005) as Richard Clarke
- Meet The Santas (2005) as Nicholas Claus
- Domino One (2005) as Casey
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Woody Goodman
- Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus (2004) as Nicholas Claus
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- P.S. Your Cat is Dead! (2002) as Jimmy Zoole
- P.S. Your Cat is Dead! (2002) Director
- P.S. Your Cat is Dead! (2002) Writer
- Did you leave us, Blake? (2002) as Self
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Clay Darren
- According to Jim (2001) as Steve Guttenberg
- Tower of Terror (1999) as Buzzy Crocker
- Diner: On The Flip Side (1999) as Self
- Home Team (1999) as Mr. Butler
- Airborne (1998) as Bill McNeil
- Overdrive (1997) as Matt Stricker
- Zeus & Roxanne (1997) as Terry Barnett
- Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) as Tim Carson
- It Takes Two (1995) as Roger Callaway
- Home for the Holidays (1995) as Walter Wedman
- The Big Green (1995) as Tom Palmer
- The Magical World of Chuck Jones (1992) as Self
- 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) as Michael Kellam
- Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) as Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Cocoon: The Return (1988) as Jack Bonner
- High Spirits (1988) as Jack Crawford
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as Mahoney
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Jerry (segment "Two I.D.'s")
- 3 Men and a Baby (1987) as Michael Kellam
- The Bedroom Window (1987) as Terry Lambert
- Surrender (1987) as Marty
- Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) as Carey Mahoney
- Short Circuit (1986) as Newton Crosby
- Pecos Bill (1986) as Pecos Bill
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Carey Mahoney
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Pecos Bill
- Cocoon (1985) as Jack Bonner
- Bad Medicine (1985) as Jeff Marx
- Police Academy (1984) as Carey Mahoney
- The Day After (1983) as Stephen Klein
- The Man Who Wasn't There (1983) as Sam Cooper
- Diner (1982) as Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
- No Soap, Radio (1982) as Roger
- Miracle on Ice (1981) as Jim Craig
- Can't Stop the Music (1980) as Jack Morell
- To Race the Wind (1980) as Harold Krents
- Magic Night (1980) as Self
- Billy (1979) as Billy Fisher
- Players (1979) as Rusty
- The Boys from Brazil (1978) as Barry Kohler
- Rollercoaster (1977) as Messenger (uncredited)
- The Chicken Chronicles (1977) as David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg)
- Something for Joey (1977) as Mike Cappelletti
- Family (1976) as Philip
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Stuck! as Dr. Landauer
- The Dybbuk as Rabbi Azrael
- American Summer as Mikey
- American Summer Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steve Guttenberg best known for?
Steve Guttenberg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Floaters (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), High Potential (2024), The Little Mermaid (2023).
When and where was Steve Guttenberg born?
Steve Guttenberg was born on August 24, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Steve Guttenberg have?
Steve Guttenberg has accumulated over 122 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is Steve Guttenberg's background in cinema and television?
Steve Guttenberg is an American actor born on August 24, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended a summer program at the Juilliard School, studying under John Houseman. After high school, Guttenberg moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He made his film debut in 1978 in the drama The Boys from Brazil. Gut...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- High Potential (2024) as Phil Elko — aged about 65
- Community (2009) as Maury — aged about 50
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 12
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self — aged about 55
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Woody Goodman — aged about 45
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Clay Darren — aged about 42
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