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Steven Robert “Steve” Guttenberg is a Brooklyn, New York-born American actor, comedian, director and producer. He became a huge success known not only to American audiences but also international audiences in his 20s, particularly for his role in “Police Academy”. Born on 24 August 1958 into a Jewish family, Steve Guttenberg has appeared in many box office successes. He has been actively entertaining us since 1977.
A popular name in Hollywood, how rich is Steve at the moment? Regarding his net worth, as of 2015 is estimated at $15 million with his major source of earning being acting and comedy. With his involvement in Hollywood for more than four decades, he has managed to make himself a multi-millionaire. Apart from acting, Steve is also currently active as an author, which can also be taken as one of the sources of his net worth.
Steve Guttenberg Net Worth $15 Million
After his role in “Diner” released in 1982, Steve came to be regarded as one of the biggest celebrities and most successful actors of the decade. In the 1980s, he continued his success as an actor by playing lead roles in block busters like “Cocoon”, “Police Academy”, “Three Men and a Baby”, “Short Circuit” among many others. All of these movie projects have obviously acted to the raise his net worth.
Steve Guttenberg, being a firmly established star of hit motion pictures and motion picture franchises, also has experience as a successful theatrical performer with his Broadway debut in 1991 “Prelude to a Kiss”. After that, he partook in several theater productions like “Furthest From The Sun” and “Boys next Door”.
Steve is perhaps best known from his role as Mayor Woody Goodman in the 2004 mystery TV series “Veronica Mars”. Moreover he has also worked as a director, producer and one of the writers in making “P.S Your Cat is Dead” which can also be regarded as one of the major sources of his net worth. Furthermore, he was the executive producer of the show “Gangs” a CBS School Break Special which depicted the issues affecting high school children. In 2008, he also participated in a reality show “Dancing with the Stars” paired with Anna Trebunskaya.
Apart from being an actor, comedian and producer Guttenberg is also an author of books including “The Kids from D.I.S.C.O.” and “The Guttenberg Bible”.
Further, Steve is a philanthropist who has worked for improving opportunities for homeless youths and uplifting their lifestyle. He has founded Guttenhouse, an apartment complex in South Los Angeles to accommodate young people after their graduation from “foster child” status. The Entertainment Industry Foundation chose him as the ambassador for the children’s issues as a consequence of his efforts.
As for his personal life, Guttenberg was married to model Denise Bixler in 1988 which didn’t last long as they separated in June 1991 and divorced in 1992. He has been in a relationship with Anna Gilligan, a reporter on FOX5 News in New York City since 2008. Guttenberg’s interests also mean that he is an ardent surfer and golfer who, for now, has been enjoying a net worth.
Full Name | Steve Stricker |
Net Worth | 15 million dollars |
Date Of Birth | February 23, 1967, August 24, 1958 |
Height | 1.83 m, 1.83 m |
Weight | 86 kg |
Profession | Comedian, Film producer, Film director, Actor |
Education | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Plainedge High School, University of California, Los Angeles, Juilliard School, University at Albany, SUNY |
Nationality | American, American |
Spouse | Nicki Stricker, Denise Bixler |
Children | Bobbi Maria Stricker |
Parents | Bob Stricker, Caroline Stricker, Stanley Guttenberg, Ann Guttenberg |
Siblings | Scott Stricker |
Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/steveguttenbergofficial |
Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/stevestrickerhttp://www.twitter.com/steveguttbuck |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0000430 |
Nominations | Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children/Youth/Family Special |
Movies | Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, Short Circuit, Lavalantula, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, It Takes Two, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Police Academy 3: Back in Training, Three Men and a Little Lady, Cocoon, Can't Stop the Music, The Big Green, Don't Tell Her It's Me, High S... |
TV Shows | Dancing with the Stars, Veronica Mars, Billy, No Soap, Radio |
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1 | [1985] If there's a role for a spear carrier, and it's in a good film, I'll do it. I'd rather have two lines in a good movie than the lead in a piece of doody. |
2 | If you're an underdog, mentally disabled, physically disabled, if you don't fit in, if you're not as pretty as the others, you can still be a hero. |
3 | [on Charles Bubba Smith's death] Bubba was my friend. His generosity was much larger than his physical stature. Only his gift for caring about his friends and family could compare with his achievements on the football field, film and television. He also laughed like no other. |
4 | I just want to do good stories. That's the trap. When people say, "Oh, I don't want to do this again" -- well, if they're good at it, why not do it? I don't care about switching from comedy to drama -- I just like to be able to jump from work to work. I just like to be doing good work -- that's all I want to do. I just want to work. |
5 | [addressing the rumours of a Police Academy/Mahoney spin-off film] Definitely. It's coming. People will look down at the idea, but they're in the same business of making money too. The Police Academy (1984) films gave me so much opportunity, and I've got nothing but a good attitude towards them. I sure hope they do it. If the script's right - I'm definitely in. You never know, I may direct. |
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1 | Godson of Michael Bell. |
2 | According to his autobiography, "The Guttenberg Bible", Steve is tied with Gene Hackman as the Screen Actors Guild member who worked on the most projects between 1980 and 1990. |
3 | Is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Steve's co-star in The Boys from Brazil (1978), Gregory Peck, sponsored him for academy membership in 1978. |
4 | Started the Guttenhouse Project, which provides housing in south Los Angeles for at-risk foster care youth when they turn 18 and have nowhere else to go. Has also organized a campaign to provides glasses for poor children whose families cannot afford eye care. |
5 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6411 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 12, 2011. |
6 | Attended the Julliard School, State University of New York at Albany and the University of California at Los Angeles. |
7 | Attended and graduated from Plainedge High School in North Massapequa, New York (1976). |
8 | Boyfriend of Anna Gilligan. They have planned a Chinese adoption as they have both done extensive charity work in and around Beijing (2008). |
9 | Has a website of "Steve Guttenberg Facts" dedicated to him. |
10 | While on the set of Cocoon: The Return (1988), told an interviewer how his mother, Ann, had locked him outdoors. In order to wake him for school, after several failed attempts, she did so while he was still dressed for bed. |
11 | Spent a week volunteering at the Houston Astrodome after Hurricane Katrina hit. |
12 | Parents are Stanley Guttenberg and Ann Guttenberg. |
13 | In a recent article in Entertainment Weekly about Police Academy (1984), the author had issues contacting Guttenberg and had no clue why his calls were never returned. Eventually, the author bumped into Guttenberg by sheer coincidence at a restaurant and learned that Guttenberg felt burned by EW in the past and -- although he had no personal issues with the author himself -- declined the interview based on that. |
14 | The writers of The Simpsons (1989) pay tribute to Guttenberg in the episode "Homer the Great", (Sixth Season; episode 2F09) where he appears as a cartoon and mentioned in the song sung by the Stonecutters ("Who holds back the electric car? Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star? We do! We do!"). |
15 | Turned down the role of Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters (1984) in favor of playing Carey Mahoney in Police Academy (1984). |
16 | Turned down the role of Josh Baskin in Big (1988), which eventually went to Tom Hanks. |
17 | Named honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades, California (2002). |
18 | Has Austrian Jewish and Russian Jewish ancestry. |
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Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Ay Lav Yu Tuu | 2017 | post-production | Christopher |
Chasing the Blues | 2017 | post-production | Dan McKenna |
Lez Bomb | 2017 | post-production | Mike |
After Party | 2017/I | | Alan |
Ballers | 2017 | TV Series | Wayne Hastings Jr. |
Lookin' Up | 2016 | | Edgar |
2 Lava 2 Lantula! | 2016 | TV Movie | Colton West |
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens | 2016 | TV Movie | Colton |
The Other F Word | 2016 | TV Series | George Fidanza |
Traveling Without Moving | 2016 | | Verstag |
Running on Empathy | 2015 | Video short | |
Lavalantula | 2015 | TV Movie | Colton West |
The Mysteries of Laura | 2015 | TV Series | Steve Guttenberg |
Community | 2015 | TV Series | Maury |
A Man Before His Time | 2015 | Documentary | Narrator (voice) |
Sons of Liberty | 2015 | TV Mini-Series | Jack Bonner |
Affluenza | 2014 | | Philip Miller |
At the Top of the Pyramid | 2014 | | Principal Dickson |
Quick to Duck | 2013 | | Mickey Beans |
I Heart Shakey | 2012 | | Stubbs |
Eldorado | 2012 | Video | JJ |
Making Change | 2012 | | Trafton |
A Novel Romance | 2011 | | Nate Shepard |
Duckwalls | 2010 | Short | Mickey Beans |
Party Down | 2010 | TV Series | Steve Guttenberg |
Ay Lav Yu | 2010 | | Christopher |
Cornered! | 2009 | | Morty |
Help Me, Help You | 2009 | | Steve |
Heidi 4 Paws | 2009 | | Sebastian (voice) |
The Gold Retrievers | 2009 | | Wade |
Fatal Rescue | 2009 | | Jacob Jones |
Shannon's Rainbow | 2009 | | Ed |
Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous | 2008 | | Sidney Green |
Jackson | 2008 | | Businessman |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2007 | TV Series | Clay Darren, Sr. |
Mojave Phone Booth | 2006 | | Barry |
Veronica Mars | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Woody Goodman |
Meet the Santas | 2005 | TV Movie | Nick |
The Poseidon Adventure | 2005 | TV Movie | Richard Clarke |
Domino One | 2005 | | Casey |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2005 | Video Game voice | |
Rocket Power | 2004 | TV Series | Billie Joe |
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus | 2004 | TV Movie | Nick |
The Stranger | 2003 | Short | The Stranger |
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! | 2002 | | Jimmy Zoole |
Home Team | 1998 | | Mr. Butler |
Overdrive | 1998 | | Matt Stricker |
Airborne | 1998 | | Bill McNeil |
The Wonderful World of Disney | 1997 | TV Series | Buzzy Crocker |
Casper: A Spirited Beginning | 1997 | Video | Tim Carson |
Zeus and Roxanne | 1997 | | Terry Barnett |
It Takes Two | 1995 | | Roger Callaway |
Home for the Holidays | 1995 | | Walter Wedman |
The Big Green | 1995 | | Sheriff Tom Palmer |
CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1993 | TV Series | Tom Hardgrove |
3 Men and a Little Lady | 1990 | | Michael |
The Boyfriend School | 1990 | | Gus Kubicek |
Michael Jackson: Liberian Girl | 1989 | Video short | Steve Guttenberg (uncredited) |
Cocoon: The Return | 1988 | | Jack Bonner |
High Spirits | 1988 | | Jack Crawford |
3 Men and a Baby | 1987 | | Michael Kellam |
Surrender | 1987/I | | Marty |
Amazon Women on the Moon | 1987 | | Jerry (segment "Two I.D.'s") (as Steven Guttenberg) |
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | 1987 | | Mahoney |
The Bedroom Window | 1987 | | Terry Lambert |
Short Circuit | 1986 | | Newton Crosby |
Police Academy 3: Back in Training | 1986 | | Sgt. Mahoney |
Tall Tales & Legends | 1986 | TV Series | Pecos Bill |
Bad Medicine | 1985 | | Jeff Marx |
Cocoon | 1985 | | Jack Bonner |
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | 1985 | | Carey Mahoney |
Police Academy | 1984 | | Carey Mahoney |
The Ferret | 1984 | TV Movie | Sam Valenti |
The Day After | 1983 | TV Movie | Stephen Klein (as Steven Guttenberg) |
The Man Who Wasn't There | 1983 | | Sam Cooper |
No Soap, Radio | 1982 | TV Series | Roger |
Diner | 1982 | | Edward 'Eddie' Simmons |
Miracle on Ice | 1981 | TV Movie | Jim Craig |
Can't Stop the Music | 1980 | | Jack Morell |
To Race the Wind | 1980 | TV Movie | Harold Krents |
Players | 1979 | | Rusty (as Steven Guttenberg) |
Billy | 1979 | TV Series | Billy Fisher |
Family | 1979 | TV Series | Philip |
The Boys from Brazil | 1978 | | Barry Kohler (as Steven Guttenberg) |
The Chicken Chronicles | 1977 | | David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg) |
Rollercoaster | 1977 | | Messenger (uncredited) |
Something for Joey | 1977 | TV Movie | Mike Cappelletti |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Pride of San Quentin | | producer pre-production | |
Making Change | 2012 | executive producer | |
A Novel Romance | 2011 | executive producer | |
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! | 2002 | producer | |
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead: Behind the Scenes | 2002 | Video documentary short executive producer | |
CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1988 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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3 Men and a Little Lady | 1990 | performer: "THE THREE MEN RAP" | |
3 Men and a Baby | 1987 | performer: "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight", "Happy Birthday to You" uncredited, "Rock-a-bye Baby" uncredited | |
Saturday Night Live | 1986 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! | 2002 | | |
CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1993 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Pride of San Quentin | | pre-production | |
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! | 2002 | | |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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To Race the Wind | 1980 | TV Movie songs performed by - uncredited | |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | 1987 | production associate - as S. Guttenberg | |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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America's Next Top Model | 2006 | TV Series special thanks - 1 episode | |
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - Accidental Heroes: The Best of... | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
Police Academy 3: Back in Training - All Washed Up: Floating Memories | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol - Remembering a Lofty Investigation | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
Police Academy - Behind Academy Doors: Secret Files Revealed | 2004 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
Diner: On the Flip Side | 2000 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Fabulous Allan Carr | 2017 | Documentary | Himself |
Cop Show | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
Inside Edition | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Hollywood Today | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
The Wendy Williams Show | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Watch What Happens: Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Big Morning Buzz Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Fox and Friends | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Rachael Ray | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
The Making of 'Fatal Rescue' | 2011 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Gylne tider | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Carey Mahoney / Michael Kellam |
GMTV | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
According to Jim | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Life on the Edge: A Global Crisis | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself |
Strictly Come Dancing | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - Audience Member |
Dancing with the Stars | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Live with Kelly and Ryan | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Entertainment Tonight | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Access Hollywood | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
ReNew Orleans | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself (2007) |
Soapstar Superstar: Bonus Tracks | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Whatever Happened To? | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment - Accidental Heroes: The Best of... | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Officer Carey Mahoney |
Police Academy 3: Back in Training - All Washed Up: Floating Memories | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Sgt. Carey Mahoney |
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol - Remembering a Lofty Investigation | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Mahoney |
Police Academy - Behind Academy Doors: Secret Files Revealed | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself / Cadet Carey Mahoney |
Howard Stern | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead: Behind the Scenes | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Diner: On the Flip Side | 2000 | Video documentary short | Himself - 'Edward 'Eddie' Simmons' |
Celebrity Profile | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Intimate Portrait | 1999 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
1997 MTV Movie Awards | 1997 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II | 1997 | Video documentary | Himself (segment "Liberian Girl") |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
The Daily Show | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993-1997 | TV Series | Himself |
Showbiz Today | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
Late Night with David Letterman | 1988-1992 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Guest |
The Magical World of Chuck Jones | 1992 | Documentary | Himself |
The 45th Annual Tony Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Best Featured Actress in a Play |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1991 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Host |
The Joan Rivers Show | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
The 60th Annual Academy Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Best Documentary Feature |
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1988 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Comedy Motion Picture |
The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
Saturday Night Live | 1986 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Stalker / Spelling Bee contestant / ... |
The 58th Annual Academy Awards | 1986 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Documentary Short |
The New Show | 1984 | TV Series | Himself / Various |
The 55th Annual Academy Awards | 1983 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
Magic Night | 1980 | TV Movie | Himself |
V.I.P.-Schaukel | 1978 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Paul Ryan Show | 1977 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2011 | Feature Film Award | New York International Independent Film & Video Festival | Best Actor | A Novel Romance (2011) |
2011 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Motion Picture | Awarded on December 12, 2011 at 6411 Hollywood Boulevard |
1980 | Stinker Award | The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Worst Actor | Can't Stop the Music (1980) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2010 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Guest Actor | Party Down (2009) |
1989 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Special | CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) |
Known for movies




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