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.
Known For
American Summer
Mikey
2025
The Floaters
Manny
2025
Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story
John Robinson
2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self · (1 episode)
2025
High Potential
Phil Elko · (1 episode)
2024
Goodbye, Hello
Gene Ryan
2024
The Little Mermaid
King Jasper (voice)
2023
How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story
Daniel Brophy
2023
The Adventures of Bunny Bravo
2022
Sherri
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2022
Roe v. Wade
Justice Powell
2021
Break Even
Lance
2020
Original Gangster
Jean-Baptiste Philippe
2020
Heckle
Ray Kelly
2020
Rifkin’s Festival
Jake
2020
Good Boy
Don
2020
Trauma Center
Dr. Jones
2019
Cola Wars
Self [Archival Footage]
2019
Hangover in Death Valley
JJ (archive footage)
2018
Lez Bomb
Mike
2018
Bigger
Louis Weider
2018
Chasing the Blues
Dan McKenna
2018
Miss Arizona
Gary
2018
After Party
Alan
2017
Ay Lav Yu Tuu
Christopher
2017
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Self
2017
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
Colton West
2016
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Colton
2016
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission
Verstag
2016
Lavalantula
Colton West
2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Colton West
2015
Ballers
Wayne Hastings Jr. · (8 episodes)
2015
The Mysteries of Laura
Steve Guttenberg · (1 episode)
2014
Affluenza
Philip Miller
2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self · (1 episode)
2014
The Goldbergs
Dr Katman · (1 episode)
2013
The Goldbergs
Dr. Katman · (6 episodes)
2013
Through the Keyhole
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Self
2013
I Heart Shakey
Stubbs
2012
Eldorado
JJ
2012
A Novel Romance
Nate Shepard
2011
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2010
Ay Lav Yu
Christopher
2010
Cornered!
Morty
2009
Help Me, Help You
Steve
2009
Community
Maury · (1 episode)
2009
The Gold Retrievers
Wade
2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Michael Kellam (archive footage)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2009
Amazing Racer
Ed
2009
Fatal Rescue
Jacob Jones
2009
Party Down
Steve Guttenberg · (1 episode)
2009
Heidi 4 Paws
Sebastian (voice)
2008
Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous
Sidney Green
2008
Jackson
Businessman
2008
Mojave Phone Booth
Barry
2006
Meet The Santas
Nicholas Claus
2005
The Poseidon Adventure
Richard Clarke
2005
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant · (5 episodes)
2005
Domino One
Casey
2005
Veronica Mars
Woody Goodman · (8 episodes)
2004
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
Nicholas Claus
2004
America's Next Top Model
Guest · (1 episode)
2003
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
Jimmy Zoole
2002
Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
2002
According to Jim
Steve Guttenberg · (1 episode)
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Clay Darren · (1 episode)
2001
Tower of Terror
Buzzy Crocker
1999
Home Team
Mr. Butler
1999
Diner: On The Flip Side
Self
1999
Airborne
Bill McNeil
1998
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Tim Carson
1997
Zeus & Roxanne
Terry Barnett
1997
Overdrive
Matt Stricker
1997
It Takes Two
Roger Callaway
1995
Home for the Holidays
Walter Wedman
1995
The Big Green
Tom Palmer
1995
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Self
1992
3 Men and a Little Lady
Michael Kellam
1990
Don't Tell Her It's Me
Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
1990
High Spirits
Jack Crawford
1988
Cocoon: The Return
Jack Bonner
1988
3 Men and a Baby
Michael Kellam
1987
Surrender
Marty
1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
Jerry (segment "Two I.D.'s")
1987
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Mahoney
1987
The Bedroom Window
Terry Lambert
1987
Short Circuit
Newton Crosby
1986
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Carey Mahoney
1986
Pecos Bill
Pecos Bill
1986
Bad Medicine
Jeff Marx
1985
No Soap, Radio
Roger · (5 episodes)
1982
To Race the Wind
Harold Krents
1980
Billy
Billy Fisher · (7 episodes)
1979
Rollercoaster
Messenger (uncredited)
1977
Go West!
Laszlo the Hungarian
Stuck!
Dr. Landauer
SEGAL
Self
Tall Tales & Legends
Pecos Bill · (1 episode)
1985
Cocoon
Jack Bonner
1985
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Carey Mahoney
1985
Police Academy
Carey Mahoney
1984
The Day After
Stephen Klein
1983
The Man Who Wasn't There
Sam Cooper
1983
Diner
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
1982
Miracle on Ice
Jim Craig
1981
Can't Stop the Music
Jack Morell
1980
Players
Rusty
1979
The Boys from Brazil
Barry Kohler
1978
The Chicken Chronicles
David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg)
1977
Something for Joey
Mike Cappelletti
1977
Family
Philip · (1 episode)
1976
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
V.I.P. Schaukel
Self · (1 episode)
1971