Highest rated as cast or director
Steve Guttenberg's 12 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 55, led by The Day After (74) and Cocoon (70), against 48 for those from the 1990s.
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.
Acted in 95
2020s
- 2026
American Summer
Mikey
The Floaters
Manny
- 2025
Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story
John Robinson
- 2024
Goodbye, Hello
Gene Ryan
- 2023
How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story
Daniel Brophy
- 2022
The Adventures of Bunny Bravo
Movie
- 2021
- 2020
Break Even
Lance
Good Boy
Don
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Hangover in Death Valley
JJ (archive footage)
Chasing the Blues
Dan McKenna
Miss Arizona
Gary
- 2017
After Party
Alan
Ay Lav Yu Tuu
Christopher
- 2016
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
Colton West
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission
Verstag
- 2015
Lavalantula
Colton West
- 2014
Affluenza
Philip Miller
- 2013
- 2012
I Heart Shakey
Stubbs
- 2011
A Novel Romance
Nate Shepard
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
Ay Lav Yu
Christopher
2000s
- 2009
Cornered!
Morty
Help Me, Help You
Steve
Fatal Rescue
Jacob Jones
- 2008
Heidi 4 Paws
Sebastian (voice)
Jackson
Businessman
- 2006
Mojave Phone Booth
Barry
- 2005
Domino One
Casey
- 2004
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
Nicholas Claus
- 2002
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
Jimmy Zoole
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Home Team
Mr. Butler
- 1998
Airborne
Bill McNeil
- 1997
Tower of Terror
Buzzy Crocker
Overdrive
Matt Stricker
- 1995
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
Pecos Bill
Pecos Bill
- 1985
Bad Medicine
Jeff Marx
- 1984
- 1983
The Man Who Wasn't There
Sam Cooper
- 1982
Diner
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
- 1981
Miracle on Ice
Jim Craig
- 1980
To Race the Wind
Harold Krents
1970s
- 1979
Players
Rusty
Billy
Billy Fisher · 7 episodes
- 1978
- 1977
The Chicken Chronicles
David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg)
Rollercoaster
Messenger (uncredited)
Something for Joey
Mike Cappelletti
- 1976
Produced 2
2020s
- 2026
American Summer
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2011
A Novel Romance
Executive Producer
Directed 1
2000s
- 2002
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
Director
Wrote 1
2000s
- 2002
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
Writer
Appearances19
2020s
- 2025
SEGAL
Self
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2014
- 2013
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
- 2003
- 2002
Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
1990s
- 1999
Diner: On The Flip Side
Self
- 1992
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Self
1980s
- 1988
- 1980
Magic Night
Self
1970s
- 1975
