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My Take
Guttenberg is one of those actors who defined the easy, good-natured comedy of the 1980s without ever needing to chase prestige. As Mahoney in Police Academy, and later in Three Men and a Baby and Cocoon, he had a rare gift: he made everything feel lighter the moment he appeared on screen. I have a soft spot for performers like him who prioritize warmth and likability over showy intensity. He may never have been a heavyweight dramatic actor, but his comic timing and approachable charm anchored a whole era of mainstream Hollywood entertainment, and that endurance deserves real respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Guttenberg
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・グッテンバーグ
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・ぐってんばーぐ
- Born
- August 24, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Plainedge High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Guttenberg born?
Born August 24, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Steve Guttenberg from?
Steve Guttenberg is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Steve Guttenberg do?
Steve Guttenberg works as actor, screenwriter, television actor, film actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.