Stephen Straight is an American theater, film and television actor, producer, musician, and fashion model. He starred in famous films: "The Third Shift", "City Island", "Space".
The creative biography of the performer began in his school years. He attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, where he studied acting. Then he worked as a photo model and collaborated with many famous publications and photographers.
He came to cinematography in the early 2000s. He has more than two dozen roles in television and film projects. Straight has taken part in popular American TV shows and documentaries, including: "Entertainment Tonight", "Three Cinemas", "Today", "HBO: First Look", "Made in Hollywood".
Biography facts
Stephen was born in the United States in the spring of 1986. The boy's paternal grandfather and grandmother were from an English family that came to America in the 17th century. Mother's ancestors were Italians.
Stephen spent his childhood in Greenwich Village. He received his primary education at Xavier High School. In his early years, the boy was not going to become an actor. He did not feel that his vocation was creativity, but his parents really wanted his son to make a career in show business.
At the age of 11, Stephen was sent to study at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Gradually, he really woke up an interest in art. When he played in several performances of the studio, he realized that he wanted to continue to be creative, perform on stage and become a professional actor.
Another hobby of the boy was music. He attended music school and took vocal lessons.
Before he started acting in films, Stephen worked as a photo model for several years. At one of the performances, the boy was noticed by representatives of the modeling business and invited to pass the casting. So he first appeared on the catwalk, and soon he already participated in fashion shows for children. Straight appeared on the covers of many famous magazines and worked with leading photographers B. Weber, H. Ritts.
Stephen also continued to perform on stage as a theater actor. He worked in New York at Stella Adler Acting Studio and Black Nexus Acting Studio.
After graduating from high school, Straight moved to California to pursue an acting career and start acting in films. In the early 2000s, he went to his first casting for a role in the film "Aerobatics" and from that moment began his career in cinema.
Creative way
Stephen made his screen debut in 2005 in the adventure comedy Aerobatics directed by Mike Mitchell. He played a teenager named Warren Peace. The main roles in the film were played by famous actors Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano.
The film tells the story of a teenager Will, whose parents have superpowers. After graduating from high school, Will is going to go to college. But this is not an ordinary educational institution, but a place where future superheroes are trained. The trouble is that the boy did not inherit superpower from his parents. Now an ordinary young man has to go to college, where teenagers with extraordinary abilities have gathered.
Stephen got one of the main roles in the musical comedy "Unsolved" directed by M. Avis. He played the rock musician Luke Falcon.
The film was set in Los Angeles, where the protagonist Luke meets the aspiring actress Brief. Young people dream of a career in show business, but soon realize that high ambitions get in the way of their feelings, and the path to fame can destroy their souls forever.
In 2006, Straight starred as Keyleb Danvers in the thriller "Deal With The Devil" directed by Rennie Harlin.
This is a story about four young people with supernormal abilities and belonging to the most ancient caste of people. They must stop the evil that has appeared on the planet. But in order to win, they need to learn trust and friendship.
The next leading role of the young hunter D'Leh was waiting for Stephen in the fantastic action movie 10,000 BC by Rolland Emmirich.
This is a love story between D'Lekh and Evolet, who live high in the mountains in a tribe of hunters. Once another tribe attacked their settlement and kidnapped the beloved young man. To save his girlfriend, D'Leh gathers a small detachment and goes in search of her.
In the comedy drama "City Island" directed by Raymond De Phillitt, Straight appeared on the screen as Tony Nardella. The picture was well received by the audience and received high marks from film critics.
In 2012, Ryan Smith's fantasy thriller After, in which Straight played Freddie, was released.
The film takes place after a plane crash. Two young people who survived find themselves in a small town, from where all the inhabitants have mysteriously disappeared. Now they have to survive, get out of the city and understand the cause of the strange events that have taken place.
The actor has more than two dozen roles in film and television. Among his works, it is worth noting roles in projects: "The Third Shift", "Pursuit", "Revenge", "City of Dreams", "Space", "As Alive".
Stephen is also a great musician and performer. He collaborates with the Tribe group and has a contract with Lakeshore Records. In 2005, his first solo album was released. Straight also recorded several songs for the film "The Unsolved".
Personal life
Steve's first wife was actress Lynn Collins. Their wedding took place in December 2007. The marriage did not last long. The couple divorced in 2013.
In 2019, Straight married a second time. His chosen one was the model Daria Zhemkova.
