Steven Bauer: Biography, Movies & Photos — RecapFlicks

Steven Bauer: Biography, Movies & Photos — RecapFlicks

Trivia

1Attended the University of Miami, where he was something of a heartthrob on campus. In the School of Drama's Ring Theater, he played such roles as Lennie in "Of Mice and Men."
2Has two sons: Alexander Griffith Bauer (b. August 22, 1985), with his first wife, Melanie Griffith; and Dylan Dean Steven Bauer (b. May 14, 1990), with his second wife, Ingrid Anderson.
3His parents immigrated to southern Florida, in 1960, when Steven was three years old.
4He is a graduate of Coral Park High School in Miami, Florida.
5Was the original choice for the lead role of Kingpin (2003). He was replaced by Bobby Cannavale at the last minute. Had he got the role, it would have been his third time as a drug dealer.

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6Bauer is his maternal grandfather's mother's maiden name.
7Born Esteban Ernesto Echevarria in Havana, Cuba, the son of Lillian Bauer Echevarria, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Echevarria, a pilot who worked for Cubana Airlines until the Cuban Revolution. Steven's maternal grandfather was a Jewish refugee from Germany and his stage surname comes from that side of his family.
8Originally planned to become a musician but turned to acting while attending Miami Dade College. He then transferred to the Theater Arts Department at the University of Miami.
9In the early 1980s, he moved to New York City and studied under famed acting guru Stella Adler, appearing on stage in occasional productions.
10His big film break came with the substantial role of Manny Ribera in Scarface (1983), even though he was a unknown actor at the time. The producers were convinced that he was right for the role based on his strong audition, as well as his authentic Cuban background. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
11Appears in the music video "Would I Lie to You" (1985) as Annie Lennox's motorcyclist boyfriend who drops the singer off at a Eurythmics gig.
12He travels back and forth between homes in Los Angeles and Miami when he is not working.
13Made his stage debut at Miami Dade College in a revival of "Summer and Smoke" and studied with Actors Studio alumnus Robert Lowery.
14Ex-boyfriend of Lyda Loudon.
15Has played a drug dealer twice: in Scarface (1983) and Traffic (2000). Kingpin (2003) would have been his third time had he gotten the title role.
16He is credited in Scarface (1983) as "Manny Ray" instead of "Manny Ribera" because that's how his character is named in Oliver Stone's original script.