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Stephen Baldwin Biography

Birth Name:Stephen Andrew Baldwin

Birth Place:Massapeque, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • In 2001, he founded Breakthrough Ministry to implement youth outreach through extreme sports
  • Studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Is the youngest brother in the acting family known as the "Baldwin brothers," which also includes Alec, Daniel and William Baldwin
  • While in high school, he was a trained opera singer
  • Quote: "I don't care what reviewers think․ If somebody hates a performance of mine, I kind of get a kick out of it․ It amuses me when critics take something so irrelevant as a movie so seriously․"
  • Has a total of 18 tattoos, each of which he says "represent various moments in my life․"
  • Was offered the lead role in "Speed" but turned it down
  • Broke a shoulder blade and cracked a rib while participating in the "Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge․"
  • Got a tattoo of the initials "HM" for "Hannah Montana" as a part of a pact with Miley Cyrus in which he would make a cameo appearance on the show

Awards

  • 1995ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 1995NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 1996Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Hairstyle: winner
  • 2000Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2000Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Hairstyle: nominated
  • 2001Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2008Festival Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated