Steve Gunderson (actor)
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Steve Gunderson, the actor, singer, composer, arranger and playwright, was born and raised in San Diego, California
, where he launched his acting career at the age of 16. After completing his studies in London, England, he returned to the United States to practice his craft in New York City, where he lived and worked for 15 years before settling in Los Angeles, California, where he know resides. As an actor, Gunderson has appeared with many regional theatrical companies, including The Old Globe Theatre
, the San Diego Repertory Theatre
, and the Theatre in Old Town (all located in his childhood hometown of San Diego), as well as with the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta), the Criterion Theatre (New York), the Canon Theatre (Los Angeles) and the Pasadena Playhouse
.
Gunderson is an award-winning composer who has written scores for theater, ballet, television and radio. He has been a creative force behind such shows as Suds: The Rockin’ 60s Musical Soap Opera, Back to Bacharach and David
, Two Rockin’ Gents, Dixie Highway, A Christmas Carol, More Magic, and The Melinda and Steve Show with Melinda Gilb.
Gunderson has been best friends with actress Kathy Najimy
for thirty years. The two co-wrote "Back To Bacharach and David" and also appeared in the film Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers
(1992) together.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where he launched his acting career at the age of 16. After completing his studies in London, England, he returned to the United States to practice his craft in New York City, where he lived and worked for 15 years before settling in Los Angeles, California, where he know resides. As an actor, Gunderson has appeared with many regional theatrical companies, including The Old Globe Theatre
Old Globe Theatre
The Old Globe is a professional theatre company located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It produces about 15 plays and musicals annually in summer and winter seasons...
, the San Diego Repertory Theatre
San Diego Repertory Theatre
The San Diego Repertory Theatre was developed out of Indian Magique, a street theater group of actors/writers/directors/producers who were fellow theatre graduates from USIU. Founded initially in 1975 by Sam Woodhouse, Christopher R, John Lee and others, they met in the loft of the old Spreckels...
, and the Theatre in Old Town (all located in his childhood hometown of San Diego), as well as with the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta), the Criterion Theatre (New York), the Canon Theatre (Los Angeles) and the Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California. The 686-seat auditorium produces a variety of cultural and artistic events, professional shows, and community engagements each year.-History:...
.
Gunderson is an award-winning composer who has written scores for theater, ballet, television and radio. He has been a creative force behind such shows as Suds: The Rockin’ 60s Musical Soap Opera, Back to Bacharach and David
Back to Bacharach and David
Back To Bacharach and David is an Off-Broadway revue that featured the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David in a show created by Steve Gunderson and Kathy Najimy and directed by Najimy, with musical arrangements and orchestrations by Gunderson...
, Two Rockin’ Gents, Dixie Highway, A Christmas Carol, More Magic, and The Melinda and Steve Show with Melinda Gilb.
Gunderson has been best friends with actress Kathy Najimy
Kathy Najimy
Kathy Ann Najimy is an American actress, most notable as Olive Massery on the television series Veronica's Closet, Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act and the voice of Peggy Hill on the animated television series King of the Hill. Prior to her film work, she was best known for two Off Broadway shows...
for thirty years. The two co-wrote "Back To Bacharach and David" and also appeared in the film Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers
Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers
Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers is a 1992 mystery/drama film released by Top Bunk Films, the first feature film directed by underground cine-video artist Thomas Massengale.-Synopsis:...
(1992) together.
Filmography as Actor
Actor- 29th and Gay29th and Gay29th and Gay is a 2005 comedy film from Daisy 3 Pictures directed by Carrie Preston and starring James Vasquez, Nicole Marcks, David McBean, Mike Doyle, and Annie Hinton. It was Vasquez's first experience as a writer, actor, and editor.-Plot:...
(2005) .... Rico - Ca$hino (2001) .... Lonely Guy
- Topsy and Bunker: The Cat KillersTopsy and Bunker: The Cat KillersTopsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers is a 1992 mystery/drama film released by Top Bunk Films, the first feature film directed by underground cine-video artist Thomas Massengale.-Synopsis:...
(1992) .... Topsy - The EqualizerThe EqualizerThe Equalizer is an American television series that ran for four seasons, initially on CBS, between 1985 and 1989. It starred Edward Woodward as an aging New York vigilante with a mysterious past...
(TV).... Man in Bar (1 episode, 1985)