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David Steinberg CM (born August 9, 1942) is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, director, and author. At the height of his popularity, during the late 1960s and mid 1970s, he was one of the best-known comics in the United States.
David Steinberg is a Canadian-born comedian who performed on The Tonight Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also directed and wrote for TV shows and movies, and won two Emmys for his Oscar telecasts.
- January 1, 1
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Learn about the life and career of comedian David Steinberg, who performed on The Tonight Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and created his own shows. Find out his family, awards, and film and TV directing credits.
- August 9, 1942
Showtime’s “Inside Comedy”. Photos. Scrapbook. Biography. Info & Connect. Recently, The New York Times called David Steinberg “a comic institution himself”. A legendary comedian of the 60′s through the 80′s, David is now regarded as.
Jul 14, 2021 · As a stand-up and on television appearances, the former rabbinical student, now 78, belonged to a generation that pushed stand-up away from mother-in-law and airline-food jokes to something...
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Jun 16, 2021 · The veteran comic and director shares his insights on laughter, evolution and rejection in his new book Inside Comedy. Learn from his stories of Lenny Bruce, Cosby, Seinfeld and more.
Feb 1, 2014 · Legendary comedian David Steinberg is the subject of a new Showtime documentary called Quality Balls. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steinberg, whose controversial routine was responsible for...