Began writing seriously when working as a publicity messenger at
Columbia Pictures, in 1963. A story idea of his interested producer
David Swift, and Lodge was hired as a producer's assistant.
Previously married to David Janssen's half-sister, Jill.
Began his career at age three as a singer on the Los Angeles children's
radio show, "Uncle Whoa Bill.".
Steve and his wife, Beth, along with their two dogs, now make their home in Rancho Mirage, California, where he continues to write screenplays and has recently published his fourth book, "And Action!" (2004)