Steve Landesberg (November 23, 1936 – December 20, 2010) was an American actor and comedian known for his role as the erudite, unflappable police detective Arthur P. Dietrich on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller, for which he was nominated for three Emmy Awards. He appeared in 124 episodes, from the last episode of the 1975 season until the end of the series in 1982. Landesberg also starred in the Starz series Head Case (2007 - 2009) and appeared in the films Wild Hogs (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). He was married to Nancy Ross from 1986 until his death; they had one daughter.

Steve Landesberg

Acting Born November 23, 1936 – Died December 20, 2010 New York City, New York, USA

Steve Landesberg (November 23, 1936 – December 20, 2010) was an American actor and comedian known for his role as the erudite, unflappable police detective Arthur P. Dietrich on the ABC sitcom Barney Miller, for which he was nominated for three Emmy Awards. He appeared in 124 episodes, from the last episode of the 1975 season until the end of the series in 1982. Landesberg also starred in the Starz series Head Case (2007 - 2009) and appeared in the films Wild Hogs (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). He was married to Nancy Ross from 1986 until his death; they had one daughter.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

Law & Order

Howard Cahill

American Dad!

Bernie (voice)

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

Saturday Night Live

Self - Special Guest

Hollywood Squares

Self - Panelist

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

Late Night with David Letterman

Self - Guest

Ghost Whisperer

Stan Rosenfeld

That '70s Show

Cal

The Rockford Files

Kenny Hollywood / Frank Rhinehart

Barney Miller

Father Paul