Steve Guttenberg
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
American Summer
2025
as Mikey
Goodbye, Hello
2024
as Gene Ryan
The Little Mermaid
2023
as King Jasper (voice)
How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story
2023
as Daniel Brophy
Roe v. Wade
2021
as Justice Powell
Break Even
2020
as Lance
Original Gangster
2020
as Jean-Baptiste Philippe
Heckle
2020
as Ray Kelly
Rifkin’s Festival
2020
as Jake
Good Boy
2020
as Don
Trauma Center
2019
as Dr. Jones
Cola Wars
2019
as Self
Hangover in Death Valley
2018
as JJ (archive footage)
Lez Bomb
2018
as Mike
Bigger
2018
as Louis Weider
Chasing the Blues
2018
as Dan McKenna
Miss Arizona
2018
as Gary
After Party
2017
as Alan
Ay Lav Yu Tuu
2017
as Christopher
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
as Self
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
2016
as Colton West
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
2016
as Colton
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission
2016
as Verstag
Lavalantula
2015
as Colton West
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
as Colton West
Ballers
2015
as Wayne Hastings Jr.
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
as Steve Guttenberg
Affluenza
2014
as Philip Miller
The Goldbergs
2013
as Dr Katman
The Goldbergs
2013
as Dr. Katman
Through the Keyhole
2013
as Self
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
2013
as Self
I Heart Shakey
2012
as Stubbs
Eldorado
2012
as JJ
A Novel Romance
2011
as Nate Shepard
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
as (archive footage)
Ay Lav Yu
2010
as Christopher
Cornered!
2009
as Morty
Help Me, Help You
2009
as Steve
Bosco & Me
2009
Community
2009
as Maury
The Gold Retrievers
2009
as Wade
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Michael Kellam (archive footage)
Fatal Rescue
2009
as Jacob Jones
Party Down
2009
as Steve Guttenberg
Heidi 4 Paws
2008
as Sebastian (voice)
Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous
2008
as Sidney Green
Jackson
2008
as Businessman
Mojave Phone Booth
2006
as Barry
Meet The Santas
2005
as Nicholas Claus
The Poseidon Adventure
2005
as Richard Clarke
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant
Domino One
2005
as Casey
Veronica Mars
2004
as Woody Goodman
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
2004
as Nick
America's Next Top Model
2003
as Guest
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!
2002
as Jimmy Zoole
Did you leave us, Blake?
2002
as Self
According to Jim
2001
as Steve Guttenberg
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Clay Darren
Tower of Terror
1999
as Buzzy Crocker
Home Team
1999
as Mr. Butler
Diner: On The Flip Side
1999
as Self
Airborne
1998
as Bill McNeil
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997
as Tim Carson
Zeus & Roxanne
1997
as Terry Barnett
Overdrive
1997
as Matt Stricker
It Takes Two
1995
as Roger Callaway
Home for the Holidays
1995
as Walter Wedman
The Big Green
1995
as Tom Palmer
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
1992
as Self
3 Men and a Little Lady
1990
as Michael Kellam
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
as Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
High Spirits
1988
as Jack Crawford
Cocoon: The Return
1988
as Jack Bonner
3 Men and a Baby
1987
as Michael Kellam
Surrender
1987
as Marty
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
as Jerry (segment "Two I.D.'s")
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987
as Mahoney
The Bedroom Window
1987
as Terry Lambert
Short Circuit
1986
as Newton Crosby
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986
as Carey Mahoney
Pecos Bill
1986
as Pecos Bill
Bad Medicine
1985
as Jeff Marx
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
as Pecos Bill
Cocoon
1985
as Jack Bonner
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
as Carey Mahoney
Police Academy
1984
as Carey Mahoney
The Day After
1983
as Stephen Klein
The Man Who Wasn't There
1983
as Sam Cooper
No Soap, Radio
1982
as Roger
Diner
1982
as Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Miracle on Ice
1981
as Jim Craig
Can't Stop the Music
1980
as Jack Morell
To Race the Wind
1980
as Harold Krents
Players
1979
as Rusty
Billy
1979
as Billy Fisher
The Boys from Brazil
1978
as Barry Kohler
The Chicken Chronicles
1977
as David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg)
Rollercoaster
1977
as Messenger (uncredited)
Something for Joey
1977
as Mike Cappelletti
Family
1976
as Philip
The Floaters
as Manny
Go West!
as Laszlo the Hungarian