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Steve Landesberg Biography

Birth Name:Steve Landesberg

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Started out as a member of the improv troupe New York Stickball Team
  • Quote: "Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense․"
  • Widely recognized for his deadpan delivery of jokes
  • Well known for using dry humor and witty remarks in his comedy
  • Provided voice-over work for various commercials, ranging from Office Depot to Ryder Trucks
  • Because he started acting at a relatively late age, he lied about his date of birth so that casting directors would hire him

Awards

  • 1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
  • 1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
  • 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
  • 2013Emmy-Outstanding Informational Programming - Long Form: nominated