Stephen was born in Charlotte NC. He was very active in the local theatre. At eighteen he attended college at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Stephen didn't get his break into the film and television business until he moved to Wilmington NC. He started working crew work for dozens of productions all the while going to auditions and striving to become a more successful actor. He loves the independent film circuit and worked on many Indy's over the years. He spent seven years with the production company for One Tree Hill, shot in Wilmington, where he eventually landed the role of Officer Stevens. He also works as a stuntman for shows such as One Tree Hill and ABCs Revenge. He is married to his lovely wife Katelin.