David Steinberg
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Steinberg (born August 9, 1942) is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, director, and author. At the height of his popularity, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he was one of the best-known stand-up comics in the United States. He appeared on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show more than 130 times (second only to Bob Hope in number of appearances) and served as guest host 12 times, the youngest person ever to guest-host. Steinberg directed several films…
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Filmography
Acting (49)
Movies (27)
From Darkness to Light
2025as Self (archive footage)
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2018as Self
The Last Laugh
2016as Self
Being Canadian
2015as Self
When Jews Were Funny
2013
Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story
2013as Self
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013as Self
The Aristocrats
2005as Self
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002as Self
The One, the Only... Groucho
1991as Narrator
Dad's A Dog
1990as Charles Dryden
The Tommy Chong Roast
1986
David Steinberg in Concert With John Candy
1984as Self
Showbiz Goes to War
1982as Self - Host
Showbiz Ballyhoo
1982as Self / Host & Narrator (voice)
Nothing Personal
1980as Talk Show Host
Something Short of Paradise
1979as Harris Sloane
The End
1978as Marty Lieberman
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
1977as Self - Host
On Location: David Steinberg
1976as Self
Energy Crisis
1974as Self - Comedian
The Jews of Winnipeg
1973as Himself
A Night Train to Terror
1973as Paul
The Lost Man
1969as Photographer
Fearless Frank
1969as The Rat
The Return of the Smothers Brothers
as Self
Information Processing
as Self - Host
Television (22)
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012as Self - Special Guest
Inside Comedy
2012as Self - Host
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
2005as Self - Host
Big Sound
2000
The Daily Show
1996as Self
Mad About You
1992as Bad Eulogizer
Fridays
1980as Self - Guest Host
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
Dinah!
1974as Self
The Bobby Darin Show
1973 The David Steinberg Show
1972
The Odd Couple
1970as David Steinberg
The Flip Wilson Show
1970as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969as Self
The Music Scene
1969
The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968as Self (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self - Guest Host
The Merv Griffin Show
1962as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961as Self - Co-Host
The David Susskind Show
1959as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
Crew (50)
Movies (18)
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022Executive Producer
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
2011Director
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached
2006Director
One by One
2004Associate Producer
What's Up, Peter Fuddy?
2001Director
Switching Goals
1999Director
The Wrong Guy
1997Director
Cats Don't Dance
1997Executive Producer
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
1996Executive Producer
Kevin Pollak: Stop With The Kicking
1991Director
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989Executive Producer
Casey at the Bat
1986Director
David Steinberg in Concert With John Candy
1984Writer
Going Berserk
1983Director
Going Berserk
1983Writer
Paternity
1981Director
The Return of the Smothers Brothers
Writer
The Place I Belong
Executive Producer
Television (32)
Living in Your Car
2010Director
Living in Your Car
2010Executive Producer
Little Britain USA
2008Producer
Sons & Daughters
2006Director
Help Me Help You
2006Director
Weeds
2005Director
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000Director
Even Stevens
2000Director
Living in Captivity
1998Director
Ink
1996Director
The Parent 'Hood
1995Director
Friends
1994Director
Daddy Dearest
1993Director
It Had to Be You
1993Director
Mad About You
1992Director
Get a Life
1990Director
Evening Shade
1990Director
Good Grief
1990Producer
Seinfeld
1989Director
Eisenhower and Lutz
1988Director
Family Man
1988Director
Annie McGuire
1988Director
Duet
1987Director
Designing Women
1986Director
Designing Women
1986Writer
The Twilight Zone
1985Director
The Golden Girls
1985Director
The Comedy Factory
1985Director
Tall Tales & Legends
1985Director
Newhart
1982Director
The Oscars
1953Writer
I Love Lucy
1951Director
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