Steve Mittleman

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Steve Mittleman
Born20th century
United States
Medium Stand-up comedy, television, film
Nationality American
Subjects Observational comedy, satire, clean comedy

Steve Mittleman (born 20th century) is an American stand-up comedian [1] [2] and actor that has appeared in films, including Roxanne (1987) with Steve Martin [3] and Woody Allen 's Radio Days (1987). [4]

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Mittleman has had over one hundred television appearances on programs, including Late Night with David Letterman , The Tonight Show [4] and sitcoms, including Mad About You . [5]

After winning first place in The Big Laff Off stand-up comedy competition on Showtime, Mittleman went from not being to land a job to working as a headliner. [5]

Early life

Mittleman grew up in Queens, New York, where as a youth he played baseball and watched the New York Mets play every chance he got. [6]

Critical reception

In 1989, the Los Angeles Times wrote "On stage and off, comedian Steve Mittleman is the epitome of understatement, which belies the ambition and career drive that have given him, at 33, numerous impressive credits and may propel him to even loftier career heights." Adding, "His list of credits is as long as Kareem’s arm." [4]

References

  1. "Steve Mittleman". The Improv.
  2. "Steve Mittleman". Getty Images.
  3. Martin, Steve (June 17, 1997). L.A. Story and Roxanne: Two Screenplays. p. 132.
  4. 1 2 3 Strauss, Duncan (March 23, 1989). "Comedian's Soft Sell Masks Driving Need to Succeed". Los Angeles Times .
  5. 1 2 Bertha, Ed (April 2017). "Comedian Steve Mittleman" (PDF). Real Exclusive. p. 44.
  6. McLellan, Dennis (May 2, 1991). "Comedy: Mittleman Will Peddle His Dry Goods in Irvine". Los Angeles Times .