Steve Gunderson (actor)

Steve Gunderson is an American actor, singer, composer, arranger and playwright. He was born and raised in San Diego, California, where he began his acting career at the age of 16. After completing his studies in London, England, he returned to the United States.

He lived and worked in New York City for 15 years before settling in Los Angeles, California. 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 in 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 appeared together in the film Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers (1992).