Steven Kampmann is a renowned American screenwriter and film director, hailing from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
As a talented writer and producer, Kampmann played a pivotal role in the development of the radio station-themed sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati", which aired from 1978 to 1981. His contributions to the show earned him a nomination for a 1981 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, although the award ultimately went to the rival television series "Taxi".
Throughout the 1980s, Kampmann was credited as a co-writer on a range of films, including the college-themed comedy "Back to School" (1986),the impostor-themed comedy "The Couch Trip" (1988),and the nostalgia-themed drama "Stealing Home" (1988). Notably, he also made his directorial debut with "Stealing Home", incorporating autobiographical elements into the film's narrative.
In the 1990s, Kampmann's screenwriting credits were limited, with his only notable credit being the comedy "Clifford" (1994),released under a pseudonym. The film was one of several box-office flops for Orion Pictures.
In the 2000s, Kampmann's only screenwriting credit was the Christmas television film "Special Delivery" (2000). However, he attempted a comeback in the 2010s by directing and scripting the serial killer-themed comedy "BuzzKill" (2012).
Furthermore, in 2017, "Clifford" was remade into a new film called "Maurice!", which reused elements from Kampmann's original script. As a result, he received a writing credit for the remake.
