Steve Monarque
Birth Name:
Steve Monarque
Birth Place:
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Studied acting under coaches like Wynn Handman, Geraldine Page, and Harry Mastrogeorge
- Started out with television roles on "Stoned," "Sometimes I Don't Like My Mother," and "Old Enough to Care" in the early 1980s
- Has also appeared on stage in productions of "Hurrah for the Bridge," "Falling Straight," and "True West," among others
- Wrote and directed the short films "Free Country" in 2010 and "Please Say a Command" in 2013
- Best known for his role as Johnny Ventura in "Friday the 13th: The Series" and as Jock in "Sixteen Candles․"
- Appeared in the music video "25 or 6 to 4" for the band Chicago in 1985
- Has done commercials for brands like Coca Cola, Ford Motor Company, and the U․S․ Army GI Bill
- Was the first assistant director on the 1994 documentary "Spread the Word: The Persuasions Sing Acapella․"
Awards
- 2014Festival Prize - Best Short Film:Nominated
- 2014Spirit of the Independent Award - Spirit of Independent Award:Winner
- 2014Film Award - Best Short Film - Comedy:Winner
- 2014Best Comedy - Best Short Film:Nominated
- 2014Honorable Mention - Best Short Film:Winner
- 2015Best DirectorWinner
- 2015Home Grown Award - Home Grown Short:Nominated
- 2015Best ComedyNominated
- 2015Audience Award - Best Short Film:Winner
- 2015Jury Award - Best Short Film:Nominated
- 2015Best Comedy - Best Short Comedy:Nominated
- 2015Platinum Reel Award - Short Film Competition:Winner
- 2015Platinum Reel Award - Short Film Competition:Winner
- 2015Best Short Film - Jury Prize:Nominated
- 2015Gold Remi Award - Television and Cable Production- TV Special- Comedy:Winner
- 2016Festival Award - Best Director of a Short:Winner
- 2016Festival Award - Best Short:Nominated
- 2016Festival Award - Best Concept:Nominated