David Steinberg, longtime manager to Billy Crystal and Robin Williams, died on August 16, Deadline has confirmed. He was 81.

They spent more than four decades together, and he protected Crystal and another comedy legend, Robin Williams, “like one of ...

David Steinberg was born in Milwaukee in 1943, and from an early age, he exhibited a unique blend of humor and charisma. His academic achievements were impressive, but it was his vibrant personality ...

David Steinberg, an iconic figure in the world of comedy and management, passed away on August 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that is as rich as it is unique. This article explores the life and ...

I will miss him very much. David Steinberg is a veteran comedian, writer and performer who worked on CBS’ “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” from 1967 to 1969.

Steinberg is one of the country’s best known comedians of the 1960s-70s who went on to become a top comedy series director and worked on such series as Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Kings of Comedy: Steve Carell and David Steinberg have teamed for a documentary chronicling the evolution of comedy over the past 60 years through the eyes of several generations of comedians ...

In his heyday, Winnipeg-born David Steinberg was such a popular stand-up comedian, he was more or less besties with Johnny Carson. He appeared on The Tonight Show more than 130 times, which puts ...

It also features Brad Garrett and Martin Short. Steinberg conducts the interviews in the half-hour series. “I think David is the best interviewer because he puts people at ease,” said Carell.