Born Name:  Stephen Landesberg

Born Date:  November 23, 1936

Born Place:  New York, New York

Died Date:  December 20, 2010

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Actor, comedian

Brief Biography:  Steve Landesberg was widely known for his deadpan delivery, dry wit, and role as Detective Arthur Dietrich on the hit ABC sitcom Barney Miller.

Early Life & Comedy Beginnings:
Born: Stephen Landesberg was born on November 23, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, to a milliner mother and grocery-owning father.
Stand-up: He honed his signature cerebral humor and observational wit at New York City clubs, performing regularly at The Improv alongside legends like Billy Crystal, Freddie Prinze, and Jimmie Walker. He frequently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Improv: He was an early member of the comedy troupe the New York Stickball Team.

Barney Miller & TV Stardom:
Landesberg is best remembered for his portrayal of the supernaturally intelligent, calm, and wise-cracking Detective Arthur P. Dietrich on Barney Miller.
He joined the cast in the second season (1975) and starred on the show until it ended in 1982.
His masterful portrayal earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Film, Later Roles & Voice Acting:
Following Barney Miller, Landesberg became a familiar face in both comedy and drama guest spots, appearing on The Golden Girls, Law & Order, Seinfeld, Everybody Hates Chris, and That '70s Show.
He provided voice work for animated series like American Dad!, Pinky and the Brain, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.
He had a recurring role as Dr. Myron Finkelstein on Starz's Head Case.
In film, he played memorable roles in the comedies Wild Hogs (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).