Steve Witting
Steve Witting | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Steve Witting is an American actor. He began his career in the 1980s comedy series Valerie (1987) as David Hogan's (Jason Bateman) nerdy friend Bert.[1]
Early life
Witting began acting by joining Richmond Hill High School drama club in Queens, where he was encouraged by Alfred Christie,[1] a teacher who ran Hampton Playhouse in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. In 1977, Witting, who was 17 at the time, moved to New Hampshire to work at the Hampton Playhouse as an apprentice.[1]
Career
Witting has appeared in several other TV series and films, including Batman Returns (1992), Hoffa (1992) and Shutter Island (2010). He made his directorial debut in 1991 when he directed an episode of Step by Step (1991). Witting also played the main role in a full motion video game for the Sega Mega CD called Wirehead.[2] He played a role in The Wolf of Wall Street.
Many summers throughout his career Witting returned to the Hampton Playhouse as either an actor or director until the Playhouse was demolished in 2001.[3]
Personal life
Witting met his wife, Renee Rogers, while she was an apprentice at the Hampton Playhouse.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Flamingo Kid | Frank | |
| 1992 | Batman Returns | Josh | |
| 1992 | Hoffa | Eliot Cookson | |
| 1993 | Dave | Secret Service #1 | |
| 1993 | Stone Soup | Frank | |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | Manager | |
| 2009 | The Men Who Stare at Goats | PSIC Worker #1 | |
| 2010 | Shutter Island | Doctor | |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | MIB Agent | Uncredited |
| 2013 | Identity Thief | Bus Station Attendant Carl | |
| 2013 | Bad Words | Proctor at Spelling Bee | |
| 2013 | Gods Behaving Badly | Carl | |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | SEC Attorney #2 | |
| 2014 | The Longest Week | Museum Host | |
| 2015 | The Family Fang | Art Critic Jacob Deforest | |
| 2017 | The Post | NY Times Staffer | |
| 2018 | Game Night | Clown | |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Judge William Miller | |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Dr. James Shoun | |
| 2023 | Fish Out of Water | Robert | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Perfect Strangers | Delivery Man | Episode: "Check This" |
| 1987–1991 | The Hogan Family | Burt | 52 episodes |
| 1991 | Babes | Leon Greenhulch | Episode: "The Last Temptation of Marlene" |
| 1991, 1993 | Matlock | Young Ben Matlock | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Leo | Episode: "Clothes Make the Man" |
| 1995 | Family Matters | Martin | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Maybe This Time | Douglas | Episode: "Out, Out, Damn Radio Spot!" |
| 1997 | Chicago Sons | Eddy | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1999 | It's Like, You Know... | Jace | Episode: "Memories of Me" |
| 1999 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Ted | Episode: "The Fifth Solomon" |
| 2000 | G vs E | Special Agent Carlton Grissom | Episode: "M Is for Morlock" |
| 2000 | Murder, She Wrote: A Story to Die For | Speaker / Member of Press | Television film |
| 2001 | The Hughleys | Director | Episode: "Whatchoo Stalkin' About, Willis?" |
| 2002 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Peter Walker | Episode: "Identity Crisis" |
| 2002 | Malcolm in the Middle | Announcer | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Joan of Arcadia | Band Teacher | Episode: "No Bad Guy" |
| 2006 | Night Stalker | Mr. Corey | Episode: "Into Night" |
| 2008 | 30 Rock | Rob | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 2009 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | George | Episode: "Folie a Deux" |
| 2010 | Boardwalk Empire | Funeral Director | Episode: "Boardwalk Empire" |
| 2011 | CollegeHumor Originals | No Beard Santa | Episode: "The Twelve Beards of Christmas" |
| 2013 | Good Luck Charlie | Doug Dooley | Episode: "The Unusual Suspects" |
| 2014 | Neckpee Island | Jack O'Bannon | Television film |
| 2015 | Adam Ruins Everything | Texas Democrat | Episode: "Adam Ruins Voting" |
| 2016 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Wally | Episode: "Mac & Dennis Move to the Suburbs" |
| 2017 | Ozark | Bank Manager | Episode: "Sugarwood" |
| 2018 | Arrested Development | Derek | Episode: "An Old Start" |
| 2018 | Ray Donovan | John Crane | Episode: "He Be Tight. He Be Mean." |
| 2020 | The Outsider | Herbert Zucker | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Bull | Priest | Episode: "The Ex Factor" |
| 2022 | Tulsa King | Donnie Shore | Episode: "Go West, Old Man" |
References
- ^ a b c d Sullivan, J. Courtney (March 1, 2009). "Memories of a Mentor Who Inspired Generations of Actors". The New York Times.
- ^ The J Man (2 July 2007). "Wirehead". Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ Michael Bisceglia (2 July 2007). "Paying tribute to Hampton Playhouse". Retrieved 4 June 2012.