David Steinberg
Biography
David Steinberg, a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and director, became one of the most widely recognized comics in the United States during the late 1960s and mid-1970s. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he studied English literature at the University of Chicago, then chose comedy after seeing Lenny Bruce perform. A founder of The Second City in Chicago discovered him, and he joined the troupe in 1964, staying six years. He made more than 130 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and guest hosted it 12 times, the youngest to do so. Steinberg directed episodes of sitcoms including Seinfeld, Mad About You, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and he hosted Inside Comedy on Showtime. His honors include five Emmy nominations, two wins for writing Academy Awards broadcasts in 1991 and 1992, and induction into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2003.
84years old
Turns 85 on August 9in 272 days
- Born Winnipeg
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 40 years1978 to 2018
Every film, newest first
- 2018Robin Williams: Come Inside My MindIMDb rating 7.9
- 2016The Last LaughIMDb rating 6.8
- 1978The EndIMDb rating 6.1
Genres
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Worked with
David Steinberg shares two films with Carl Reiner, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Steve Martin's page
David Cross's page
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Marina ZenovichDirector, 1 film, 2018
All films by Marina Zenovich
Ferne PearlsteinDirector, 1 film, 2016
All films by Ferne Pearlstein
Awards
Three awards and honors, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series | Won | ||
| Other honors | |||
| 2003 | Canada's Walk of Fame | Honored | |
| Member of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
Online
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