Steven Kampmann
Steven Kampmann (born May 31, 1947) is an American actor, writer, and director. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his role as Kirk Devane on the first two seasons of Newhart. Kampmann also had roles in The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me, L.A. Law, The Richest Cat in the World, Multiplicity, and Analyze That. Additionally, he was a writer for WKRP in Cincinnati. In 1981, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for his work on WKRP in Cincinnati. His screenplay credits include Back to School, The Couch Trip and Stealing Home. In 2008, Kampmann wrote and directed Buzzkill, a film about a struggling writer who becomes famous when a serial killer steals his car and the newest draft of his script. Kampmann is married to actress Judith Kahan and has four children. He is also the uncle of Katie Kampmann.
Known For
Credits
- 2002 ·Analyze Thatas Mr. Macinerny
- 1996 ·Multiplicityas Coach Jack
- 1995 ·Stuart Saves His Familyas Stan Brunner
- 1991 ·For the Boysas Stan Newman
- 1989 ·I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywoodas Jay
- 1986 ·Vanishing Americaas Troy Miller
- 1986 ·L.A. Lawas Doug Reiniger
- 1986 ·Club Paradiseas Randy White
- 1986 ·The Richest Cat in the Worldas Howard Piggans
- 1982 ·Newhartas Kirk Devane
- 1982 ·The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Meas Various
- 1979 ·1980as
- 1978 ·Towingas Irate Man
- 1976 ·Second City Televisionas
- 1976 ·Second City Televisionas Black Bart
- 1975 ·King of Kensingtonas Terry Ryan
- 1954 ·The Wonderful World of Disneyas Howard Piggans