Steve Landesberg

Birth Name:

Steve Landesberg

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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․"
Well known for using dry humor and witty remarks in his comedy
Widely recognized for his deadpan delivery of jokes
Because he started acting at a relatively late age, he lied about his date of birth so that casting directors would hire him
Provided voice-over work for various commercials, ranging from Office Depot to Ryder Trucks

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

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