Steve Guttenberg

Steven Robert Guttenberg (born August 24, 1958)[1] is an American actor, author, businessman, producer, and director. He starred in 1984's Police Academy, and went on to perform in lead roles in Hollywood films of the 1980s, including Cocoon, Three Men and a Baby, Three Men and a Little Lady and Short Circuit.
== Early life ==
Guttenberg was born in Brooklyn, New York,[2] the son of Ann Iris (née Newman), a surgical assistant, and Jerome Stanley Guttenberg, an electrical engineer.[1] He had a Jewish upbringing[3] in the Flushing neighborhood of the borough of Queens[2] before his family moved to North Massapequa, New York, where he graduated from Plainedge High School in 1976.[4][5][6] During high school, he attended a summer program at the Juilliard School where he studied under John Houseman, and he won a role in an off-Broadway production of The Lion in Winter.[4][6] After his high school graduation, he attended the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany for a year. He moved to California to pursue an acting career.[4][6] As Guttenberg recounts,[where?] within weeks he was cast in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial playing opposite Colonel Sanders.
== Career ==
Guttenberg's film career has spanned four decades. He has been an actor, director, writer and producer. His production company, Mr. Kirby Productions, is named after Gerald J. Kirby, his high school drama teacher.[4]
=== Early films ===
After playing had an uncredited bit part in Rollercoaster,[7] Guttenberg had his first screen credit was in the TV-movie Something for Joey (1977). He then played the starring role in the 1977 California high school comedy The Chicken Chronicles, set in Beverly Hills in 1969. He also appeared in the 1978 film The Boys From Brazil, based on the Ira Levin best seller, and guest starred on the show Family. Guttenberg starred in the short-lived TV series Billy (1979), based on Billy Liar. He had a supporting role in the tennis romance film Players (1979). In 1980, a Coca-Cola commercial featured him trying to help a non-English-speaking woman whose car stalled. They share a common bond in their love of Coke.[citation needed]
Guttenberg starred in the TV-movie To Race the Wind (1980) playing blind lawyer Harold Krents. The same year he starred in the Nancy Walker-directed Can't Stop the Music, a semiautobiographical movie about the disco group Village People.
Guttenberg played Jim Craig in another true life-inspired TV-movie, Miracle on Ice (1981). He appeared in Barry Levinson's Diner (1982) then starred in another short-lived TV series No Soap, Radio (1982). He starred in the action comedy The Man Who Wasn't There (1983) and had a supporting part in the television movie The Day After (1983). Guttenberg starred in The Ferret (1984) a pilot for a TV series that was not picked up.[citation needed]
=== Police Academy, Cocoon and Short Circuit ===
Guttenberg starred in an enormous hit when he played the lead role in Police Academy (1984). It was quickly followed by Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985). Guttenberg then had the romantic male lead in Cocoon(1985), another box office success. A comedy he starred in, Bad Medicine(1985), was not particularly successful. Guttenberg played Pecos Bill in an episode of Tall Tales & Legends then was in Police Academy 3: Back in Training(1986). Guttenberg starred in Short Circuit (1986) opposite Ally Sheedy, another very popular film. He changed pace with the thriller The Bedroom Window(1987), directed by Curtis Hanson, then made Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), his last Police Academy Film.
Guttenberg had a cameo in Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) and supported Michael Caine and Sally Field in Surrender (1987).
=== Three Men and a Baby ===
Guttenberg had the biggest financial success of his career to date with Three Men and a Baby (1987) with Tom Selleck and Ted Danson. He supported Peter O'Toole and Daryl Hannah in High Spirits (1988), which flopped. Cocoon: The Return (1989) was a commercial disappointment as was Don't Tell Her It's Me(1990). 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) however was a hit. In 1989 he appeared in the Michael Jackson music video "Liberian Girl".[8]
=== 1990s ===
In 1990 he replaced Timothy Hutton in the lead role of Prelude to a Kiss at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway.[9] He also performed in London's West End, where he starred in The Boys Next Door. He appeared in the world stage premiere production of Furthest From the Sun, which Woody Harrelson directed and co-authored.
He directed "Love Off Limits" for CBS Schoolbreak Special in 1993 and starred in The Big Green (1995) in England. He was among the ensemble in Home for the Holidays (1995) and starred in It Takes Two (1995) with Kirstie Alley and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. He also starred in Zeus and Roxanne (1997), Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) and alongside Kirsten Dunst in Disney's Tower of Terror (1997), based on the attraction at the Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In the late 90s he made some action films, Airborne (1998) and Overdrive (1998) and the comedy Home Team (1998).
=== 2000s ===
His first film as director/producer/co-screenwriter/star was P.S. Your Cat Is Dead(2002), a film adaptation of a novel and Broadway play by James Kirkwood, Jr..[4] He starred in Mojave Phone Booth (2006) as Barry, and Making Change as Trafton. In Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus and its sequel Meet the Santas, he played the starring role of Nick. He had a recurring role on the 2005-2006 season of the television series Veronica Mars as Woody Goodman, a wealthy businessman and community leader. He appeared as a lead in the NBC made-for-TV remake of The Poseidon Adventure, which aired on November 20, 2005, playing Richard Clarke, a failing writer having an affair with a massage therapist. He also appeared in According to Jim episode "Two for the Money" in 2008
On August 25, 2008, Guttenberg released a video entitled "Steve Guttenberg's Steak House"[10] on funnyordie.com. There are rumors that he will star as comedian Tony Martin in a movie adapted from Martin's book, A Nest of Occasionals.[11] Guttenberg took part in the 2008 spring season of Dancing with the Stars with professional pro Anna Trebunskaya and was eliminated on April 1.[12] During an interview on November 4, 2009, Guttenberg mentioned that Disney was developing a second sequel to Three Men and a Baby, entitled Three Men and a Bride. Guttenberg stated that his co-stars, Ted Danson and Tom Selleck, would return for the sequel.[13] Guttenberg also mentioned how he would like to make another Police Academy and Cocoon movie, saying they are surefire hits if they were to be made.[14]
=== 2010s ===
In an interview published August 1, 2010, Guttenberg revealed that David Diamond and David Weissman were writing a script for Police Academy 8.[15]Eight days later, actor Bobcat Goldthwait released a statement urging Hollywood to reboot the Police Academy series with a new group of actors instead of the original cast members. Goldthwait confirmed that Steve Guttenberg would return and that movie bosses were trying to get Kim Cattralland Sharon Stone to return for an eighth sequel though Goldthwait said he had no desire to return to the series.[16]
Guttenberg also played himself in an episode of the Starz comedy Party Downthat originally aired May 21, 2010. Guttenberg starred in Season 7 Episode 6 of Law & Order: Criminal Intent (air date: November 8, 2007) He appeared on Broadway in late 2011 to early 2012 in Woody Allen's one-act play "Honeymoon Hotel" which was part of the show Relatively Speaking.[9] Guttenberg can be seen on History Channel's 2015 miniseries Sons of Liberty. He plays Jack Bonner. In Fall 2014, Guttenberg wrapped production on SyFy Channel's Lavalantula, scheduled to premiere Summer 2015.[17] Guttenberg was also featured in the Season 6, Episode 8 of Community, "Intro to Recycled Cinema", which aired on Yahoo Screen in April 2015.[18]
Guttenberg starred in the Cinderella pantomime at Churchill Theatre in Bromley, UK, playing the Baron (father of Cinderella) in 2008.[19] To celebrate Guttenberg's involvement, the local Empire Cinema screened Police Academy on 19 November. Guttenberg introduced the film and answered questions.[20][21] On November 12, Guttenberg appeared as a guest on the British talk show The Paul O'Grady Show, he said he made the video for Will Ferrell's Funny or Die website, but then decided to release it virally "as if it were real".[22] As part of challenge set on the show, he then went on to become the Guinness World Record Holderfor preparing the most hot-dogs in one minute.[23]
On September 3, 2018, Guttenberg told a fan on Twitter that a new Police Academy film was being planned.[24]
== Awards ==
The sixth-annual Fire Island Golden Wagon Film Festival honored Guttenberg with the 2008 Tony Randall Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the entertainment industry, as well as his community service efforts.[25] The award was created in tribute to the first Golden Wagon honoree, Tony Randall, and is given to a member of the entertainment industry who embodies the same love of Fire Island, independent spirit, and community service that Randall shared.
On December 12, 2011, Guttenberg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[26] The star is located at 6411 Hollywood Blvd. On October 19, 2014, Guttenberg received a key to the city from Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine for his work with Fun Paw Care, raising awareness for animal rights.[27]
== Publications ==
* The Guttenberg Bible - A memoir published in May 2012 by Thomas Dunne Books
* The Kids from D.I.S.C.O. (September 2014)
== Philanthropy ==
Guttenberg is involved with charities whose goal is to improve opportunities for the homeless and for young people.[28] In 2016, a trust in Guttenberg's honor was established to provide support services to the homeless population of Los Angeles.[29] The Entertainment Industry Foundation, Hollywood's charity arm, selected him to be Ambassador for Children's Issues because of his work on behalf of children and the homeless.[30]
At the 2016 New York Walk to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases in Brooklyn, Guttenberg announced to attendees, via a pre-recorded message, that he had joined the Lymphatic Education & Research Network's (LE&RN's)Honorary Board. Since then, Guttenberg has been active in raising awareness for lymphedema (LE) and lymphatic diseases (LD), which affect an estimated 10 million people in the United States and over 100 million people worldwide.
== Personal life ==
Guttenberg married model Denise Bixler on September 30, 1988.[31] They separated in June 1991[32] and divorced in 1992.[1] He has lived with WCBS-TVreporter Emily Smith since 2014.[33] On December 25, 2016, the couple announced their engagement.[34][35] The couple married on January 19, 2019.[36]
== Filmography ==
=== Film ===
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes
1977	Rollercoaster 	Messenger 	uncredited
1977	The Chicken Chronicles 	David Kessler 	credited as Steven Guttenberg
1978	The Boys from Brazil 	Barry Kohler 	credited as Steven Guttenberg
1979	Players 	Rusty 	credited as Steven Guttenberg
1980	Can't Stop the Music 	Jack Morell 	
1982	Diner 	Edward 'Eddie' Simmons 	
1983	The Man Who Wasn't There 	Sam Cooper 	
1984	Police Academy 	Carey Mahoney 	
1985	Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment	Carey Mahoney 	
1985	Cocoon 	Jack Bonner 	
1985	Bad Medicine 	Jeff Marx 	
1986	Police Academy 3: Back in Training 	Sergeant Carey Mahoney 	
1986	Short Circuit 	Newton Crosby 	
1987	The Bedroom Window 	Terry Lamdbert 	
1987	Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 	Carey Mahoney 	
1987	Amazon Women on the Moon 	Jerry 	segment "Two I.D.s" (credited as Steven Guttenberg)
1987	Surrender 	Marty 	
1987	Three Men and a Baby 	Michael Kellam 	also known as "3 Men and a Baby"
1988	High Spirits 	Jack Crawford 	
1988	Cocoon: The Return 	Jack Bonner 	
1990	The Boyfriend School 	Gus Kubieck 	also known as "Don't Tell Her It's Me"
1990	Three Men and a Little Lady 	Michael Kellam 	also known as "3 Men and a Little Lady"
1995	The Big Green 	Sheriff Tom Palmer 	
1995	Home for the Holidays 	Walter Wedman 	
1995	It Takes Two 	Roger Callaway 	
1997	Zeus and Roxanne 	Terry Barnett 	
1997	Casper: A Spirited Beginning 	Tim Carson 	Direct-to-Video
1998	Airborne 	Bill McNeil 	
1998	Overdrive 	Matt Stricker 	
1998	Home Team 	Mr. Butler 	
2002	P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! 	Jimmy Zoole 	also Director/Producer/Writer
2003	The Stranger 	The Stranger 	Short film
2005	Domino One 	Casey 	
2006	Mojave Phone Booth 	Barry 	
2008	Jackson 	Businessman 	
2008	Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous 	Sidney Green 	
2009	Fatal Rescue 	Jacob Jones 	
2009	Shannon's Rainbow 	Ed 	
2009	The Gold Retrievers 	Wade Black 	
2009	Heidi 4 Paws 	Sebastian (voice role) 	
2009	Help Me, Help You 	Steve 	
2009	Cornered! 	Morty 	
2010	Ay Lav Yu 	Christopher 	
2010	Duckwalls 	Mickey Beasn 	Short film
2011	A Novel Romance 	Nate Shepard 	also Executive Producer
2012	Highway to Hell 	JJ 	Direct-to-Video
2012	I Heart Shakey 	Stubbs 	
2012	Making Change 	Trafton 	also Executive Producer
2013	Quick to Duck 	Mickey Beans 	
2014	Affluenza 	Philip Miller 	
2014	At the Top of the Pyramid 	Principal Dickson 	
2015	A Man Before His Time 	Narrator (voice role) 	Documentary
2015	Running on Empathy 	unknown role 	Short film
2016	Lookin' Up 	Edgar 	
2016	Alternative Universe: A Rescue Mission 	Verstag 	
2017	Ay Lav Yu Tuu 	Christopher 	
2017	Chasing the Blues 	Dan McKenna 	
2017	After Party 	Alan 	
2018	Miss Arizona 	Gary 	
2018	Bigger 	Louis Weider 	
2018	Lez Bomb 	Mike 	
2018	Hangover in Death Valley 	unknown role 	Direct-to-Video
2018	The Adventures of Bunny Bravo 	unknown role (voice role)	post-production
2018	Heckle 	Ray Kelly 	filming
=== Television ===
Year 	Title 	Role 	Notes
1977 	Something for Joey 	Mike Cappelletti 	Television Movie
1979 	Family 	Philip 	Episode: "An Apple for the Teacher"
1979 	Billy 	Billy Fisher 	series regular (8 episodes)
1980 	To Race the Wind 	Harold Krents 	Television Movie
1980 	Magic Night 	Himself 	Television Movie
1981 	Miracle on Ice 	Jim Craig 	Television Movie
1982 	No Soap, Radio 	Roger 	series regular (5 episodes)
1983 	The Day After 	Stephen Klein 	Television Movie (credited as Steven Guttenberg)
1984 	The Ferret 	Sam Valenti 	Television Movie
1986 	Tall Tales & Legends 	Pecos Bill 	Episode: "Pecos Bill"
1986 	Saturday Night Live! 	Himself (Host) 	Episode: "Steve Guttenberg/The Pretenders"
1988 	CBS Schoolbreak Special 	N/A 	Executive Producer (Episode: "Gangs")
1990 	The Joan Rivers Show 	Himself (Guest) 	Episode: "9.18.1990"
1991 	48th Golden Globe Awards 	Himself (Host) 	Television Special
1993 	CBS Schoolbreak Special 	Tom Hardgrove 	also Director
Episode: "Love Off Limits"
1997 	The Wonderful World of Disney	Buzzy Crocker 	Episode: "Tower of Terror"
2004 	Rocket Power 	Billie Joe (voice role) 	Episode: "Island of the Menehune"
2004 	Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus	Nick 	Television Movie
2005 	The Poseidon Adventure 	Richard Clarke 	Television Movie
2005 	Meet the Santas 	Nick 	Television Movie
2005–2006	Veronica Mars 	Woody Goodman 	recurring role (8 episodes)
2007 	Law & Order: Criminal Intent 	Clay Darren, Sr. 	Episode: "Courtship"
2008 	Dancing with the Stars 	Himself (Contestant) 	series regular – 7 episodes (season 6)
2008 	According to Jim 	Himself 	Episode: "Two for the Money"
2010 	Party Down 	Himself 	Episode: "Steve Guttenberg's Birthday"
2012 	Watch What Happens: Live 	Himself (Guest) 	Episode: "Steven Guttenberg/Joey Lawrence"
2015 	Sons of Liberty 	Jack Bonner 	Television Miniseries
Episode: "A Dangerous Game"
2015 	Community 	Maury 	Episode: "Intro to Recycled Cinema"
2015 	The Mysteries of Laura 	Himself 	Episode: "The Mystery of the Deceased Documentarian"
2015 	Lavalantula 	Colton West 	Television Movie
2015 	Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens 	Colton 	Television Movie
2016 	2 Lava 2 Lantula! 	Colton West 	Television Movie
2017 	The Other F Word 	Professor George Mueller	2 episodes
2017 	Ballers 	Wayne Hastings, Jr. 	recurring role (8 episodes)
2018 	Paper Empire 	Saul 	Episode: "#1.1"