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Steve Landesberg

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Nov 23, 1936 (89 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Steve Landesberg (November 23, 1936 – December 20, 2010) was an American actor and comedian known for his role as the erudite, unflappable police detective Arthur P. Dietrich on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller, for which he was nominated for three Emmy Awards. He appeared in 124 episodes, from the last episode of the 1975 season until the end of the series in 1982. Landesberg also starred in the Starz series Head Case (2007 - 2009) and appeared in the films Wild Hogs (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). He was married to Nancy Ross from 1986 until his death; they had one daughter.

Known For

Acting
2009You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo StorySelf
2008Forgetting Sarah MarshallDr. Rosenbaum
2007Wild HogsAccountant
2007Just Jordan
2007Head CaseDr. Myron Finkelstein
2006I Love the '70s: Volume 2Self
2005Everybody Hates Chris
2005Ghost WhispererStan Rosenfeld
2005American Dad!Bernie (voice)
2004GasSam
2000Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawGrok (voice)
2000Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawDoctor Quincy (voice)
2000Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawBailiff (voice)
1999PuppetCharles
1999Twice in a LifetimeBarry Kirkbride / George Doorwood
1998That '70s ShowCal
1998Two Guys and a GirlBerg's Dad
1998Conrad BloomGeorge Dorsey
1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
1996Tracey Takes On...
1994The CrazysitterDetective Bristol
1994SodbustersGunther Schteuppin
1993Little Miss MillionsHarvey Lipschitz
1993Dave's WorldDean Riordan
1991Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. IndianapolisLipscombe
1991DinosaursGary (voice)
1991Harry and the HendersonsColeman
1990Law & OrderHoward Cahill
1987Leader of the BandEddie Layton
1987Mr. President
1985The Golden GirlsDr. Halperin
1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest
1978How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into HappinessAnnouncer
1977Fish
1976Battle of the Network Stars
1975Black BartReb Jordan
1975Barney MillerFather Paul
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Special Guest
1975Barney MillerDet. Sgt. Arthur Dietrich
1975When Things Were RottenThe Wizard
1975When Things Were RottenNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
1974Paul Sand in Friends and LoversFred Meyerbach
1974Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
1974The Rockford FilesKenny Hollywood / Frank Rhinehart
1974Dinah!Self
1973BladeDenbaum
1971You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That BeatMen's Room Attendant
1965The Dean Martin Show
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host