- Jewish-American actor, standup comedian and voice actor best known for his dry wit and deadpan delivery which culminated in the role of Arthur P. Dietrich on the popular TV sitcom Barney Miller (1975).
- When Steve Landesberg appeared as a stand-up comedian, he would bring out a small tape recorder at the beginning of his act, start it recording, place it on a tall stool next to him on stage, and say, "This is in case I come up with something NEW!".
- When he died on December 20, 2010, his obituaries said he was 65. It was later revealed by his family that he was actually 74. He had taken nine years off of his age because he was worried comedy clubs would not hire an older comedian.
- Lived with Diana Canova.
- Did a flawless voice impersonation of Gregory Peck.
- Mother was a milliner and father a grocery store owner in New York City.
- In more recent years he has appeared as a voice actor in a host of cartoons.
- Was part of the improv group The New York Stickball Team. The company performed several shows that were aired on cable television shortly after "Barney Miller" went off the air.
- Daughter, Elizabeth Landesberg (born 1987), with Nancy Ross Landesberg.
- Actor / comedian.
- His agent is Jeffrey Leavitt.
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