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About
Steve Perlmutter
“I don’t believe in the adage that “anything is possible.” There certainly are limits. But if you work extremely hard, if you use your imagination, if you remain steadfastly hopeful and never stop dreaming, you will be able to achieve that which you would not otherwise, and make what seems miraculous...possible."
- Steve Perlmutter
Steve was born in New York City, raised in Northern New Jersey, and graduated from the prestigious theater department at Northwestern University.
After college, Steve studied extensively with master acting teachers Fred Kareman and Larry Moss.
As an actor Steve has performed at regional theaters throughout the country, including Philadelphia’s famed Walnut Street Theatre. He has also appeared in numerous radio and television commercials for products such as, Nestea, Jell-O, Volvo, Norwest Bank, Bell South, Tony Roma’s Restaurant, and Staples.
Steve has been teaching acting for over 25+ years. In addition to teaching privately, he is on the faculty of Rutgers University, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, and New York University School of Professional Studies. Some of his past students include William Belleau (Killers of the Flower Moon, Twilight Saga:Eclipse), Jackie Chung (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Vicky Jeudy (Orange Is The New Black), Brandon Scott Jones (Ghosts, The Other Two, The Good Place) and Kimberly Drummond (Fuller House).
Steve is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and SAG-AFTRA.
Theater Reviews
LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR
The Schoolhouse Theater
“When Nathan Lane played the role on Broadway, critics suggested that he sometimes seemed a lot like Jackie Gleason. Mr. Perlmutter bears a greater physical resemblance to the young Sid Caesar (upon whom the role is based), and he succeeds in making a rather slight man the unpredictable terror and object of fear that powerful bosses can be.”
– The New York Times
LOST IN YONKERS
Riverside Theatre
“Steve Perlmutter is warm and caring as Eddie, the father, so worried about leaving his sons with his mother…With its remarkably intimate production of “Lost in Yonkers,” Riverside Theatre proves a straight play belongs on a mainstage as much as a lavish musical.”
– Vero News
LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR
Walnut Street Theatre
“Steve Perlmutter, as Milt, puts forth a performance that is flawless, physical and of course, funny.”
– The Intelligencer
“Steve Perlmutter and Frank Ferrante stand out in this extremely capable cast; each actor can bring a smile to your face but on the rare occasions when your attention isn’t directed to a specific point on the stage, your eye will naturally drift to them.” – The Philadelphia Arcade
DINNER WITH FRIENDS
The Schoolhouse Theater
“Steve Perlmutter plays the role of Gabe with exceptional finesse. The Schoolhouse Theater’s production of Dinner With Friends, is funny, sad and, above all, knowing.”
– The New York Times
THE SHOW OFF
The Schoolhouse Theater
“Aubrey Piper (Steve Perlmutter), the ‘show-off’, is the classic know-it-all with delusions of expertise when it comes to big business. Steve Perlmutter creates an audacious Aubrey who can’t breathe without hyping himself and can’t pass a mirror without primping. He delivers everything the play’s title suggests.”
– The Journal News​
ONE SHOE OFF
The Schoolhouse Theater
“Steve Perlmutter’s performance was impeccable…just perfect.”
– Tina Howe, author of One Shoe Off, Painting Churches, Coastal Disturbances
Playwright Tina Howe and cast
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