Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Acting
Born 1958-08-24Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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.

Movies (94)

Police Academy
6.7

Police Academy

1984Movie6.7
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
6.8

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025Movie6.8
3 Men and a Baby
6.2

3 Men and a Baby

1987Movie6.2
Cocoon
6.6

Cocoon

1985Movie6.6
Short Circuit
6.7

Short Circuit

1986Movie6.7
The Day After
6.8

The Day After

1983Movie6.8
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
6.1

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985Movie6.1
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
5.5

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

1987Movie5.5
It Takes Two
6.5

It Takes Two

1995Movie6.5
Home for the Holidays
6.3

Home for the Holidays

1995Movie6.3
Cocoon: The Return
6.5

Cocoon: The Return

1988Movie6.5
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
5.8

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

1986Movie5.8
The Boys from Brazil
6.7

The Boys from Brazil

1978Movie6.7
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
5.5

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

1997Movie5.5
Rifkin's Festival
6.1

Rifkin's Festival

2020Movie6.1
The Poseidon Adventure
5.2

The Poseidon Adventure

2005Movie5.2
Trauma Center
5.4

Trauma Center

2019Movie5.4
Zeus & Roxanne
5.2

Zeus & Roxanne

1997Movie5.2
Amazon Women on the Moon
5.9

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987Movie5.9
3 Men and a Little Lady
5.8

3 Men and a Little Lady

1990Movie5.8
High Spirits
5.8

High Spirits

1988Movie5.8
Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous
6.2

Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous

2008Movie6.2
Waking Sleeping Beauty
7.2

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009Movie7.2
The Bedroom Window
6.3

The Bedroom Window

1987Movie6.3
Diner
6.8

Diner

1982Movie6.8
Lez Bomb
6.7

Lez Bomb

2018Movie6.7
Don't Tell Her It's Me
5.8

Don't Tell Her It's Me

1990Movie5.8
Miracle on Ice
6.6

Miracle on Ice

1981Movie6.6
Bigger
7.0

Bigger

2018Movie7.0
Lavalantula
4.8

Lavalantula

2015Movie4.8
The Chicken Chronicles
3.5

The Chicken Chronicles

1977Movie3.5
The Fabulous Allan Carr
5.0

The Fabulous Allan Carr

2017Movie5.0
The Little Mermaid
5.4

The Little Mermaid

2023Movie5.4
Roe v. Wade
5.6

Roe v. Wade

2021Movie5.6
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
4.5

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

2016Movie4.5
Original Gangster
5.6

Original Gangster

2020Movie5.6
Rollercoaster
6.0

Rollercoaster

1977Movie6.0
The Big Green
5.6

The Big Green

1995Movie5.6
The Man Who Wasn't There
4.3

The Man Who Wasn't There

1983Movie4.3
Tower of Terror
6.3

Tower of Terror

1999Movie6.3
Amazing Racer
5.9

Amazing Racer

2009Movie5.9
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
6.1

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010Movie6.1
Bad Medicine
5.1

Bad Medicine

1985Movie5.1
To Race the Wind
8.8

To Race the Wind

1980Movie8.8
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
5.0

2 Lava 2 Lantula!

2016Movie5.0
Cola Wars
7.7

Cola Wars

2019Movie7.7
Chasing the Blues
5.5

Chasing the Blues

2018Movie5.5
Heckle
4.0

Heckle

2020Movie4.0
The Gold Retrievers
3.1

The Gold Retrievers

2009Movie3.1
Eldorado
3.0

Eldorado

2012Movie3.0
American Summer

American Summer

2026Movie
Broad Trip
4.0

Broad Trip

2026Movie4.0
The Adventures of Bunny Bravo

The Adventures of Bunny Bravo

2022Movie
Meet The Santas
5.2

Meet The Santas

2005Movie5.2
Overdrive
4.0

Overdrive

1997Movie4.0
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
7.0

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013Movie7.0
Pecos Bill

Pecos Bill

1986Movie
Can't Stop the Music
4.9

Can't Stop the Music

1980Movie4.9
How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story
6.3

How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story

2023Movie6.3
A Novel Romance
6.9

A Novel Romance

2011Movie6.9
Stuck!

Stuck!

Movie
Good Boy
6.5

Good Boy

2020Movie6.5
Airborne
3.3

Airborne

1998Movie3.3
Surrender
5.1

Surrender

1987Movie5.1
The Floaters
7.0

The Floaters

2026Movie7.0
Break Even
5.8

Break Even

2020Movie5.8
Heidi 4 Paws
6.0

Heidi 4 Paws

2008Movie6.0
Affluenza
4.6

Affluenza

2014Movie4.6
Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story
7.2

Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story

2025Movie7.2
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
5.9

Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus

2004Movie5.9
Diner: On The Flip Side
10.0

Diner: On The Flip Side

1999Movie10.0
Miss Arizona
6.0

Miss Arizona

2018Movie6.0
Mojave Phone Booth
5.8

Mojave Phone Booth

2006Movie5.8
SEGAL

SEGAL

2025Movie
Ay Lav Yu
5.1

Ay Lav Yu

2010Movie5.1
Something for Joey
6.6

Something for Joey

1977Movie6.6
I Heart Shakey
3.4

I Heart Shakey

2012Movie3.4
Home Team
5.2

Home Team

1999Movie5.2
After Party
2.7

After Party

2017Movie2.7
Magic Night
8.0

Magic Night

1980Movie8.0
Cornered!
4.3

Cornered!

2009Movie4.3
The Dybbuk

The Dybbuk

Movie
Players
4.9

Players

1979Movie4.9
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
8.0

The Magical World of Chuck Jones

1992Movie8.0
Domino One
7.3

Domino One

2005Movie7.3
Ay Lav Yu Tuu
3.6

Ay Lav Yu Tuu

2017Movie3.6
Hangover in Death Valley
1.0

Hangover in Death Valley

2018Movie1.0
Did you leave us, Blake?
6.0

Did you leave us, Blake?

2002Movie6.0
Goodbye, Hello
3.5

Goodbye, Hello

2024Movie3.5
Fatal Rescue
3.5

Fatal Rescue

2009Movie3.5
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission

Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission

2016Movie
Help Me, Help You
6.5

Help Me, Help You

2009Movie6.5
Jackson
4.5

Jackson

2008Movie4.5
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
4.4

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

2002Movie4.4

TV Shows (24)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.9

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009Series4.9
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.6

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001Series7.6
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
High Potential
8.2

High Potential

2024Series8.2
The Goldbergs
7.4

The Goldbergs

2013Series7.4
Dancing with the Stars
6.1

Dancing with the Stars

2005Series6.1
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.8

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014Series7.8
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
Community
8.0

Community

2009Series8.0
Veronica Mars
7.8

Veronica Mars

2004Series7.8
Sherri
2.6

Sherri

2022Series2.6
America's Next Top Model
5.4

America's Next Top Model

2003Series5.4
According to Jim
6.5

According to Jim

2001Series6.5
Ballers
6.8

Ballers

2015Series6.8
Party Down
7.4

Party Down

2009Series7.4
The Mysteries of Laura
7.1

The Mysteries of Laura

2014Series7.1
Family
7.2

Family

1976Series7.2
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
6.7

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

2025Series6.7
V.I.P. Schaukel
8.0

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971Series8.0
Through the Keyhole
6.3

Through the Keyhole

2013Series6.3
Tall Tales & Legends
6.0

Tall Tales & Legends

1985Series6.0
Billy
6.5

Billy

1979Series6.5
No Soap, Radio
5.0

No Soap, Radio

1982Series5.0