Steven Kampmann
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography 18
Movies (13)
Buzzkill2012Directing
Analyze That2002Mr. Macinerny
Multiplicity1996Coach Jack
Stuart Saves His Family1995Stan Brunner
For the Boys1991Stan Newman
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood1989Jay
Stealing Home1988Directing
Club Paradise1986Randy White
The Richest Cat in the World1986Howard Piggans
Vanishing America1985Troy Miller
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me1982Various
19801979Various Roles
Towing1978Irate Man
