Steve Guttenberg
Acting
Steven Robert Guttenberg (born August 24, 1958) is an American actor, author, businessman, producer, and director. He is known for his lead roles in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Cocoon, Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, Three Men and a Little Lady, Diner, The Bedroom Window, The Big Green, and Short Circuit. While still in high school, he attended a summer program at the Juilliard School and studied under John Houseman. After graduating from high school, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He 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 then went on to star in a string of successful films, including Cocoon, Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, and Short Circuit. In the 1990s, his career slowed down, but he continued to work steadily in film and television. He has appeared in such films as The Lost World: Jurassic Park, The Day After, and Ballers. He has also had recurring roles on the television series Veronica Mars, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and The Goldbergs. In addition to his acting career, he is also a businessman and producer. He is the co-founder of the production company Guttenflick Pictures. He is also the author of two books, The Guttenberg Bible and The Kids from DISCO. Guttenberg is married to WCBS-TV reporter Emily Smith. They have been together since 2014 and were married in 2019.
Known for
Acting118
movieBroad Trip
2026
Wayne
movieSEGAL
2025
Self
tvHigh Potential
2024
Phil Elko
movieGoodbye, Hello
2024
Gene Ryan
movieThe Little Mermaid
2023
King Jasper (voice)
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
movieRoe v. Wade
2021
Justice Powell
movieBreak Even
2020
Lance
movieOriginal Gangster
2020
Jean-Baptiste Philippe
movieHeckle
2020
Ray Kelly
movieTrauma Center
2019
Dr. Jones
movieCola Wars
2019
Self (archive footage)
movieHangover in Death Valley
2018
JJ (archive footage)
movieBigger
2018
Louis Weider
movieChasing the Blues
2018
Dan McKenna
movieAy Lav Yu Tuu
2017
Christopher
movie2 Lava 2 Lantula!
2016
Colton West
movieLavalantula
2015
Colton West
movieSharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
Colton West
tvBallers
2015
Wayne Hastings Jr.
tvThe Mysteries of Laura
2014
Steve Guttenberg
movieAffluenza
2014
Philip Miller
tvThe Goldbergs
2013
Dr. Katman
movieI Heart Shakey
2012
Stubbs
movieA Novel Romance
2011
Nate Shepard
movie2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
(archive footage)
movieAy Lav Yu
2010
Christopher
movieCornered!
2009
Morty
tvCommunity
2009
Maury
movieWaking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Michael Kellam (archive footage)
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieFatal Rescue
2009
Jacob Jones
tvParty Down
2009
Steve Guttenberg
movieHeidi 4 Paws
2008
Sebastian (voice)
moviePrivate Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous
2008
Sidney Green
movieJackson
2008
Businessman
movieMeet The Santas
2005
Nicholas Claus
movieThe Poseidon Adventure
2005
Richard Clarke
tvDancing with the Stars
2005
Self - Contestant
movieDomino One
2005
Casey
tvVeronica Mars
2004
Woody Goodman
movieSingle Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
2004
Nicholas Claus
tvAmerica's Next Top Model
2003
Self - Guest
movieP.S. Your Cat is Dead!
2002
Jimmy Zoole
tvAccording to Jim
2001
Steve Guttenberg
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Clay Darren
movieTower of Terror
1999
Buzzy Crocker
movieHome Team
1999
Mr. Butler
movieAirborne
1998
Bill McNeil
movieCasper: A Spirited Beginning
1997
Tim Carson
movieZeus & Roxanne
1997
Terry Barnett
movieOverdrive
1997
Matt Stricker
movieIt Takes Two
1995
Roger Callaway
movieHome for the Holidays
1995
Walter Wedman
movieThe Big Green
1995
Tom Palmer
movie3 Men and a Little Lady
1990
Michael Kellam
movieDon't Tell Her It's Me
1990
Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
movieHigh Spirits
1988
Jack Crawford
movieCocoon: The Return
1988
Jack Bonner
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
movie3 Men and a Baby
1987
Michael Kellam
movieSurrender
1987
Marty
movieAmazon Women on the Moon
1987
Jerry (segment "Two I.D.'s")
movieThe Bedroom Window
1987
Terry Lambert
movieShort Circuit
1986
Newton Crosby
moviePolice Academy 3: Back in Training
1986
Carey Mahoney
moviePecos Bill
1986
Pecos Bill
movieBad Medicine
1985
Jeff Marx
tvTall Tales & Legends
1985
Pecos Bill
movieCocoon
1985
Jack Bonner
moviePolice Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
Carey Mahoney
moviePolice Academy
1984
Carey Mahoney
movieThe Day After
1983
Stephen Klein
movieThe Man Who Wasn't There
1983
Sam Cooper
movieDiner
1982
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
movieMiracle on Ice
1981
Jim Craig
movieCan't Stop the Music
1980
Jack Morell
movieTo Race the Wind
1980
Harold Krents
moviePlayers
1979
Rusty
tvBilly
1979
Billy Fisher
movieThe Boys from Brazil
1978
Barry Kohler
movieThe Chicken Chronicles
1977
David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg)
movieRollercoaster
1977
Messenger (uncredited)
movieSomething for Joey
1977
Mike Cappelletti
tvFamily
1976
Philip
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host
Stuck!
Dr. Landauer
The Dybbuk
Rabbi Azrael
Production2
movieA Novel Romance
2011
Executive Producer
American Summer
Executive Producer
Directing1
movieP.S. Your Cat is Dead!
2002
Director