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Steve Landesberg(1936-2010)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Steve Landesberg in Barney Miller (1975)
Trailer from "You Don't Know Jack" a 60-minute documentary film which tells the fascinating story of a pioneering American entertainer Jack Soo, an Oakland native who became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role in a regular television series Valentine's Day (1963), and starred in the comedy series Barney Miller (1975-1979).
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You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
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Steve Landesberg was born on 23 November 1936 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Barney Miller (1975), Wild Hogs (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). He was previously married to Nancy Ross. He died on 20 December 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornNovember 23, 1936
DiedDecember 20, 2010(74)
BornNovember 23, 1936
DiedDecember 20, 2010(74)
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  • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
    • 4 nominations total

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Steve Landesberg in When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Steve Landesberg in The Cleaner (2008)
Shirley Jones and Steve Landesberg in The Cleaner (2008)
Alexandra Wentworth and Steve Landesberg in Head Case (2007)
Alexandra Wentworth and Steve Landesberg in Head Case (2007)
Steve Landesberg in Head Case (2007)
Steve Landesberg in Head Case (2007)
Steve Landesberg in Head Case (2007)
Steve Landesberg and Lyman Ward in Examination Day (1982)
Norman Bartold, Max Gail, Steve Landesberg, and Hal Linden in Movie: Part 2 (1981)
Ron Carey, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg, Hal Linden, and Jack Soo in Barney Miller (1975)
Ron Carey, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg, Hal Linden, and Jack Soo in Barney Miller (1975)

Known for:

Barney Miller (1975)
Barney Miller
8.3
TV Series
  • Det. Sgt. Arthur Dietrich
  • Father Paul
John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen, and Martin Lawrence in Wild Hogs (2007)
Wild Hogs
5.8
  • Accountant
  • 2007
Jason Segel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
7.1
  • Dr. Rosenbaum
  • 2008
Head Case (2007)
Head Case
7.5
TV Series
  • Dr. Myron Finkelstein

Credits

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Actor

  • Benjamin Bratt in The Cleaner (2008)
    The Cleaner
    • Bernie Zellman
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Head Case (2007)
    Head Case
    • Dr. Myron Finkelstein
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2009
  • American Dad! (2005)
    American Dad!
    • Bernie (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Everybody Hates Chris (2005)
    Everybody Hates Chris
    • Mr. Levine
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Jason Segel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
    Forgetting Sarah Marshall
    • Dr. Rosenbaum
    • 2008
  • John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen, and Martin Lawrence in Wild Hogs (2007)
    Wild Hogs
    • Accountant
    • 2007
  • Lil J.J. in Just Jordan (2007)
    Just Jordan
    • Principal
    • Vice Principal Cheney
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Katie Sullivan
    • Katie's Dad
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Wilmer Valderrama, Topher Grace, and Laura Prepon in That '70s Show (1998)
    That '70s Show
    • Cal
    • TV Series
    • 2006
  • Ghost Whisperer (2005)
    Ghost Whisperer
    • Stan Rosenfeld
    • TV Series
    • 2005
  • Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000)
    Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
    • Grok
    • Bailiff
    • Doctor Quincy (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2002–2005
  • Gas (2004)
    Gas
    • Sam
    • 2004
  • Kelly Monteith in A Lousy 10 Grand (2004)
    A Lousy 10 Grand
    • Prosecutor
    • 2004
  • Corbin Bernsen, Patrick Duffy, and Al Waxman in Twice in a Lifetime (1999)
    Twice in a Lifetime
    • Barry Kirkbride
    • George Doorwood
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Puppet (1999)
    Puppet
    • Charles
    • 1999

Writer

  • Head Case (2007)
    Head Case
    • writer
    • additional material
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2009

Producer

  • Deann Borshay, Angela Davis, Peter Dinklage, Dr. Riyadh, Bonita Dearmond, and Mohamed Bangura in P.O.V. (1988)
    P.O.V.
    • co-executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2012

Videos7

I've Finally Kissed Pain on the Lips
Clip 1:09
I've Finally Kissed Pain on the Lips
Oh God, I Hope She's Not Dead.
Clip 1:06
Oh God, I Hope She's Not Dead.
Good morning, Mr. Berger
Clip 1:34
Good morning, Mr. Berger
Barney Miller: The Complete Series
Trailer 1:33
Barney Miller: The Complete Series
Head Case: Vol. 2
Trailer 1:46
Head Case: Vol. 2
Barney Miller: Season 3
Trailer 2:02
Barney Miller: Season 3
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Trailer 1:46
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Steve Landesburg
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • November 23, 1936
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • December 20, 2010
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(colon cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Nancy RossJuly 1986 - December 20, 2010 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Radio commercial: Hellmann's mayonnaise
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    When Steve Landesberg appeared as a stand-up comedian, he would bring out a small tape recorder at the beginning of his act, start it recording, place it on a tall stool next to him on stage, and say, "This is in case I come up with something NEW!".
  • Quotes
    Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense.

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