Steve Gunderson (actor)

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 that 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 "" (1992) together.

Filmography as Actor

Actor
*"29th and Gay" (2005) .... Rico
*"Ca$hino" (2001) .... Lonely Guy
*"" (1992) .... Topsy
*"The Equalizer" (TV).... Man in Bar (1 episode, 1985)

Filmography as Composer

*"Romancing America" (1997) TV Series

External links

* [http://stevegunderson.net Official Web site]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1675061/ Internet Movie Database entry]