Steve Lawrence was an American actor best known for his work in music and television, particularly for his performances alongside his wife, Eydie Gormé. He was also recognized for his roles in various movies and shows throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Steve Lawrence, born Sidney Liebowitz on July 8, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, had a close-knit family with two siblings, Victor and Rose Leibowitz. He married fellow performer Eydie Gormé on December 29, 1957, and they had two children together, Michael and David. The couple enjoyed a successful career in show business and were widely admired for their duet performances.
Career
Steve began his career in music at a young age, making his recording debut at 16. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960, where he sang with the Army Band. After his military service, he gained fame on television, in nightclubs, and in Broadway productions. He was a talented songwriter, known for composing several popular songs during his career.
Death and Legacy
Steve Lawrence passed away on March 7, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. His contributions to music and television left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a beloved figure in American entertainment history.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
The Lonely Guy
1984-01-27
Jack
The Yards
2000-04-27
Arthur Mydanick
Carol for Another Christmas
1964-12-28
Ghost of Christmas Past
The Contract
1999-10-31
Captain O’Neil
Stand Up and Be Counted
1972-05-01
Gary McBride
Express to Terror
1979-02-07
Mike Post
The Blues Brothers
1980-06-16
Maury Sline
The Christmas Pageant
2011-12-11
Peter Medoff
Ocean’s Eleven
2001-12-07
Self
Steve & Eydie Celebrate Irving Berlin
1978-08-22
Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007-10-13
Self
The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
2004-12-06
Here’s Lucy
1968-09-23
Steve Lawrence
Police Story
1973-03-20
The Don Knotts Show
1970-09-15
Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956-06-24
Self – Singer
Alice in Wonderland
1985-12-09
Tweedledum
Murder, She Wrote
1984-09-30
Mack Howard
The Sonny & Cher Show
1976-02-01
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983-09-18
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000-10-06
Mitch Urbana
The Nanny
1993-11-03
Steve Lawrence
Sanford and Son
1972-01-14
Frasier
1993-09-16
Howard (voice)
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In
1967-09-09
Self
The Flip Wilson Show
1970-09-17
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956-10-05
Self
The DuPont Show of the Week
1961-09-17
Self
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974-12-04
Self
Two and a Half Men
2003-09-22
Steve
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972-09-13
Self
Night Gallery
1970-12-16
Mark Bennett aka ‘Radha Ramadi’ (segment “The Dear Departed”)