Steve Gordon (October 10, 1938 – November 27, 1982) was an American screenwriter and film director who wrote and directed the 1981 comedy Arthur, starring Dudley Moore.

[7][8] He had written only one previous feature film, The One and Only (1978), starring Henry Winkler, having spent several years writing for television.

[9] Gordon was born in Chester, Pennsylvania[10] but was raised by his aunt and uncle in Ottawa Hills, Ohio, after his parents died.

[11] Gordon then attended Ohio State University, where he majored in political science and history; he graduated in 1961.

[4][13] Gordon's niece was with him at his New York City apartment when he suffered a fatal heart attack while eating lunch.