Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: November 17, 2017

David Steinberg, C.M.
Bel-Air, California, U.S.A. and Winnipeg, Manitoba
Over a five-decade-long career, David Steinberg has established himself as a leader in the entertainment industry as a comedian, director, producer and mentor. A household name in North America and a staple of comedy in the 1970s, he hosted and appeared in multiple programs, such as “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson. He has been an award-winning director on such shows as “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Friends,” “Seinfeld” and many more. He has paved the way for the later successes of Canada’s many comedians and brought laughter to the North American public.