Where were you born?
Morriston General in 1977.
Which schools did you attend?
Coelbren Primary in Coelbren and then Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais.
Did you like growing up in Ystradgynlais?
Yes, it's a beautiful town.
When did you become interested in acting?
After getting the part of Bugsy in Bugsy Malone during my first year at Maesydderwen comprehensive.
How did you become a professional actor?
By accident! No seriously, I took a pretty standard route and went via the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.
What's been your favourite part to date?
Hoffman in the sitcom 'High Hopes' on BBC Wales of course!
High Hopes website...
What are your plans for the future?
To open an hotel on the Isle of Wight.
Do you still go back home?
I get back to Cwmtwrch as often as I possibly can.
What tips would you give a young budding actor?
Be nice to anyone who serves you food!
STEVES'S CV:
College: Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.
Theatre Appearances: Bristol Old Vic, Sherman Theatre, The Lyric Theatre and Theatre Clwyd (associate artist).
TV Credits: Nice Girl (BBC1), Holby City (BBC1), Belonging (BBC1 Wales), High Hopes (BBC1 Wales), Score (BBC1), The Trouble with George (BBC1), Spine Chillers (BBC3) and Grown Ups (BBC3)
Radio Credits: The Owl Service (Radio 4), Cube of the Rainbow (Radio 4), The Harbour (Radio 4), In Parenthisis (Radio 4), Honey (Radio 4) and the digital remake of Under Milk Wood (featuring the voice of Richard Burton)
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your comments
Amie p, Burry port , wales.
Hey,I would just like to say you are an insaration and you are my favourite actor.You made me wanna act, so i have joined a acting group, i have never acted before in my life and i think i should start now whilst im young so i have a good chance and experiance, You are truley amazing and i really wanna meet you, be a dream come true, My best friends mum knew you aparantly, and she said you used to rob her chips everytime you went to hendy or something, and my other mates saw you in oakwood, I would of jumped on you if i saw you! lol, But no seriously y! ou are a true insparation to me, soo thank you for making me take my 1st step into the world of theater!! Lol sounds cheesey,Oh well.Byee
Fri Mar 13 16:47:06 2009
Lin from Flint
Hello Steve - I saw you in Great Expectations at Clwyd Theatr Cymru last Saturday afternoon, and I have to say I loved it! You are certainly very talented and I wish I could see it again, but that was the last day of the show's run, before it goes out on tour. I wasn't sure a musical version of the novel would work - but it certainly does - top marks to Tim Baker! Good luck with the tour, and hope to see you back at Mold in the future, Good luck, Lin
Wed Mar 11 15:35:42 2009
Nia Griffiths, Flintshire
Hi Steve, saw you last night at Theatr Clwyd, you were brilliant! really think you played Pip SO well, AND you can sing! Love Grown Ups, it is hilarious. Hurry back to Mold theatre again soon.
Sun Feb 22 19:25:17 2009
Sarah From East London
You Are AMAZING! I Just Happened To Be On BBCThree When Grownups Came On And I WasLike WOOW! Youre So Adorable And Such A Good Actor =)
Sun Feb 15 19:12:36 2009
Adam Rees from Swansea
U rock my friend Josh got ur autograph and he's doing a project about u
Fri Jan 16 10:06:27 2009
Rik from Ystrad
Why doesn't the BBC commission High Hopes nationally? I'm sure it would be well received. And my missus up at the Hotel says hi.
Tue Jul 15 13:53:55 2008
Kelsey Oakes from Chorley, Lancashire England
I wud like to tell u how gorgeous u are! I luved it wen u were in Torchwood!!! and also in Grownups u are an amazing actor...
Fri Apr 25 14:26:40 2008
Sarah N.Wales
I love high hopes its comic genius an the fact ur so lush helps. Keep up the good work!
Wed Feb 6 14:19:03 2008
Amy Smith from Talgarth near Brecon
hey it was nice to meet you!! thanks for the autograph!! hope you enjoyed your meal at the coffee shop and hope to see you in the future.
Mon Jan 14 11:56:25 2008
Natalie from Ystradgynlais
I think your an amazin actor and am chuffed that i went 2 same school as you- maesydderwen although years after you left.My sis was in the year above u, we heard rumours that u used to fancy her? is it true?I agree with you though when you said that Ystradgynlais is a beatiful town!!
Mon Oct 8 08:15:22 2007
Mark Davies
Hi Steve, keep being told I look like u all the time apparently we are twins the amount of people saying it lately is unreal lol.
Thu Aug 30 09:12:36 2007
carly evans
Hey steve seen u at toys r us the other day was cool!your an wsome guyand hilarious in grownups!...im from around your area!
Mon Aug 27 18:14:15 2007
Joel Steed, Bridgend (Formerly Port Talbot)
I remember playing against Steve when he played rugby for Abercrave Youth. He was outstanding! Rugby's loss has been comedy's gain.
Wed Aug 22 15:24:35 2007
hanna frm abertillery
ur mint n grownups is brilliant & welsh n prowd
Tue Aug 21 08:47:22 2007
Gen from London
Hey, I just wanted to say your character, Grant, in 'grownups'is my ideal bloke! Really cute and lovable, and a push over! Ahh. I'd never be mean to one so sweet with such a sexy voice! You're lovely, its such a shame Grants not real! I'm glad Steves really Welsh though and from the valleys!
Mon Aug 20 08:47:10 2007
Rhiannon from Pontypridd
Hiya Steve! I remember watching a play you were in when you were about 12 or 13. You are an amazing actor, and I hope you do well! Come to Pontypridd, we all love you!
Thu Aug 16 08:55:34 2007
Angharad Ferriman, Ystradgynlais
Hi Steve, well we have both come a long way from the pool in Maes. Have looked for you on Facebook - but no success. Thought you might be in London - quite a strange place when no Welshi's are here, so give us a bell on Facebook if you're up.
Tue Aug 7 09:17:40 2007
Howy, Cardiff
Steve, mate, hope you read this.Remember the laughs we had working the college bar? Would love to meet up for a couple of pints will try to contact you.
Sun Jun 3 21:10:05 2007
Chris Davies from Cardiff
Hey Steve, I just want to say thank you for letting me have a picture with you...its great, my sister is completely ignoring me.I am a complete fan and i think what you have made of your life is very well done indeed,i know you didn't get there by doing nothing, you must have put in 100% effort.
Sat Mar 24 18:09:11 2007
sarah from london
hi steve, i think ur a great actor and good looking lol, any way, i came to see you 3 times at the bbc center when you were in grownups and thought you were great. also i meet O.T Fagbenle, on the tube on the way home from school. BTW im coming to see you in beautiful thing on the 22nd august. lots of love and keep up the good work. from sarah (a fan)
Fri Aug 11 09:47:24 2006
DJ Yolly from Holland
Steve is really great.
And he is my favorite actor in Grownups.
I watch it all the time.
In Holland we need a special thing to see BBC three so I am glad we have it, because if we didn't I had to miss it.
I hope he will do lot of acting work and hope that he is coming some day to Holland.
Lots of love, light and harmony, a dutch female DJ of a web radio station from Holland.
Mon Jul 3 12:31:52 2006
Steve West
Fancy the part of ''Oily'' in White Van Man - The Musical? Let me know.
Tue May 9 11:21:54 2006
diane from swansea
Hello Steve, I'd just like to say what an amazing character you play in Belonging, and the scene where you got beaten up made me cry, and you leaving, such a tear jerker. I don't have anything against you playing a gay act, there's nothing wrong with being it, and I hope "High Hopes" comes back to our screens too. You're a right maniac in that. You make me cry laughing. All the best for your future, Diane.
Mon Apr 24 10:31:52 2006
Ceri Ambrose from Pontyberem
Steve, how you have managed to be a successful actor and model I don't know (1/10th scale) But you are a great mate, mate. Keep it up.
Mon Dec 19 17:24:35 2005
Kelly from Cwmgwrach
hey Steve, it's kelly one of your cousins anyway lol.
umm.. if ur wondering how that is then i am Christine's grandaughter. remember now??? gd!!! lol.
well Steve I have bn following your acting career and it is amazing, you will have to come and visit me and Tracey (your other cousin/ my mother) soon!
Wed Dec 14 21:59:21 2005
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