David Steinberg
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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 and episodes of many of the most successful television situation comedies of the last twenty years, including Seinfeld, Friends, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more than 35 episodes of Designing Women.
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| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 1.0041 |
| Birthday | 1942-08-09 |
| Place of Birth | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Also Known As |
1978
The End
5.6/72
Wendell Lawson has only six months to live. Not wanting to endure his last few months of life waiting for the end, he decides to take matters into his...
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The End
2005
The Aristocrats
5.894/180
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
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The Aristocrats
1982
Showbiz Goes to War
10/1
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the A...
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Showbiz Goes to War
1979
Something Short of Paradise
3.75/4
A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.
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Something Short of Paradise
1969
The Lost Man
4.333/6
A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their "revolutionary struggle."
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The Lost Man
2013
When Jews Were Funny
6.5/11
From the 1930's to the 1970's, pretty well every comedian or comic you might see on TV or the movies was Jewish. Jews came to dominate the world of we...
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When Jews Were Funny
2016
The Last Laugh
7/21
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, an...
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The Last Laugh
1973
The Jews of Winnipeg
7/1
This short documentary tells the story of the first Jewish settlers to Winnipeg, people who fled European persecution at the turn of the century and f...
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The Jews of Winnipeg
2015
Being Canadian
5.6/36
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a who's-who of famous Canadians, hopes to find the ans...
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Being Canadian
2002
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
4.5/2
The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.
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Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1973
A Night Train to Terror
1/1
A woman is murdered during an overnight train ride and a veteran detective clashes with young P.I. on how they are going flush out the killer. They f...
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A Night Train to Terror
1986
The Tommy Chong Roast
5.5/6
A "tribute" to comedian Tommy Chong, given to him by many of his fellow comedians.
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The Tommy Chong Roast
1980
Nothing Personal
5.5/15
Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
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Nothing Personal
1969
Fearless Frank
5.6/5
A country boy arrives in Chicago, gets killed by some gangsters, and returns to life with superhuman powers in this satirical look at movie genres.
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Fearless Frank
2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
7.055/64
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2018
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
7.868/268
A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own...
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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
2013
Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story
7/3
A look at the life and work of Canadian comedy icon David Steinberg.
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Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story
1991
The One, the Only... Groucho
10/1
The One, the Only... Groucho is a documentary that celebrates the life and legacy of Groucho Marx, the legendary comedian, actor, gameshow host and ma...
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The One, the Only... Groucho
1977
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
0/0
Young Comedians Show is HBO's long running showcase of young stand-up comedians.
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The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
2025
From Darkness to Light
6.667/3
Explores Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film "The Day the Clown Cried," its mysterious disappearance, and the search for footage. Includes interviews wi...
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From Darkness to Light
The Return of the Smothers Brothers
0/0
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The Return of the Smothers Brothers
1990
Dad's A Dog
9/1
A respected actor (David Steinberg) provides the voice for a dog on a sitcom.
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Dad's A Dog
Information Processing
0/0
Analyses how people process information. Pretty girls, bizarrely dressed men and some improvisational actors demonstrate attention, language processin...
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Information Processing
1974
Energy Crisis
0/0
Experience the American Journey through our country’s visual heritage in this recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. Topics...
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Energy Crisis
1976
On Location: David Steinberg
0/0
HBO on Location special.
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On Location: David Steinberg
1982
Showbiz Ballyhoo
0/0
Rare footage reveals how stars were created and motion pictures sold, and how the the advent of sound and color changed movies.
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Showbiz Ballyhoo
1984
David Steinberg in Concert With John Candy
0/0
David Steinberg is shown at the concert at Toronto's York University, whipping through routines keyed to a college audience. He delivers some one-line...
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David Steinberg in Concert With John Candy
1997
The Wrong Guy
6.847/75
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