Brian Steele | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1963-09-27) September 27, 1963 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Brian Steele is an American actor who is best known for frequently playing monsters in films and television. From 2018 to 2021 he appeared as The Robot in Lost in Space. Steele stands at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m).
Career
On television, Steele was the third (of three) actors to play the Bigfoot called Harry in the series Harry and the Hendersons, starting in 1992, before moving on to play creatures in theatrical motion pictures, with roles like Mr. Wink in Hellboy 2: The Golden Army wearing over 130 pounds of makeup.[1] Steele has portrayed Drake Beast in Blade: Trinity, Sammael in Hellboy, Lycan werewolves in Underworld and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, William Corvinus in Underworld: Evolution, T-600 in Terminator Salvation,[2] Berzerker Predator in Predators,[3] and a Bigfoot in the Eduardo Sánchez horror-thriller film Exists.[4]
From 2006 to 2014, Steele portrayed the prank-redeeming Sasquatch in over 40 "Messin' with Sasquatch" commercials for Jack Link's Jerky.
Personal life
As a young child, Steele was described as perpetually hyperactive and adventurous. Growing up, he had no real career dream or direction for himself. But at the age of 24, moved to Los Angeles which proved to be a defining moment of his life. He first found employment at Universal Studios Theme Park working as Frankenstein's monster, but soon found himself in an on-screen role due to his towering stature.[5] Steele has participated in multiple ultra-distance, self-supported cycling races, including the Tour Divide mountain bike race and the Trans Am Bike Race. He was featured in the 2014 documentary "Inspired to Ride".[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Relic | Kothoga | |
| 1997 | The Edge | Bear | Uncredited |
| 2000 | Bless the Child | Throne Demon | Uncredited |
| 2001 | Monkeybone | Jumbo the Elephant God | |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | Sharkmouth | Uncredited |
| 2003 | Underworld | Werewolf | |
| 2004 | Hellboy | Sammael | |
| Blade: Trinity | Drake Creature | Uncredited | |
| 2005 | The Cave | Creature Performer | |
| Doom | Hell Knight | ||
| 2006 | Underworld: Evolution | William | |
| Lady in the Water | Tartutic #2 | ||
| 2007 | Resident Evil: Extinction | Rancid / Tyrant | |
| 2008 | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | Wink / Cronie / Spice Shop Troll / Cathedral Head / Fragglewump | |
| 2009 | Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Big Lycan / Creature Performer | |
| Terminator Salvation | T-600 suit performer | ||
| 2010 | Predators | Berserker Predator / Falconer Predator | |
| Dylan Dog: Dead of Night | Tattooed Zombie / Belial | ||
| 2011 | Your Highness | Minotaur | |
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Were-Hyena / Minotaur | |
| 2014 | Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones | Creature | Uncredited |
| 2014 | Exists | Sasquatch | |
| 2015 | Inspired to Ride | Himself | [7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1993 | Harry and the Hendersons | Harry | 24 episodes |
| 1994–1995 | Earth 2 | Terrian #1 | 22 episodes |
| 1998 | Creature | Creature Actor | TV film |
| 1999 | Can of Worms | Thoad | |
| 2001 | The Day the World Ended | The Creature | |
| 2013 | Grimm | Volcanalis | Episode "Volcanalis" |
| 2018–2021 | Lost in Space | The Robot |
References
- Action Flick Chick: Interview with "CreatureBoy" Brian Steele!
- Take a Trip the Home Planet of 'Predators' in Leaked Pics! Brian Steele Cast!
- Predators - Badass Behind-the-Scenes Video and More!
- 5 thesps make tracks to Bigfoot pic Production on 'Exists' begins next week
- "Brian Steele - Biography". IMDb.
- "Mike Dion Productions | Inspired to Ride". watch.inspiredtoride.it. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- "Inspired to Ride". Inspired to Ride. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
External links
- (archived by archive.is) official website
- Brian Steele at IMDb