STEVEN SARAO
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- SAG-AFTRA
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Understanding (Performance Video) Quicktime
A principled lawyer faces his greatest moral dilemma when he must defend a white supremacist in court, challenging his ethics and straining his relationship with his biracial family, as he grapples with the dichotomy of justice and personal conviction.
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The Way Back (Performance Video) Quicktime
Mitch, a gritty special ops leader, shows his darker side in a high-stakes negotiation with Llyod, a DC bureaucrat, where his relentless pursuit of a risky operation plan reveals a complex antihero, willing to cross lines for what he believes protects his team.
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Million Dollar Birthday (Comedy) (Performance Video) Quicktime
TOMMY and his roommate enjoy Sunday football and lottery results
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48 Hours (Performance Video) Quicktime
SCOTT returns home to face Cowboy, a local gangster with money on the street.
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All THEIR STORIES (Performance Video) Quicktime
THATCHER, the sleazy owner of a top modeling agency is forced to reckon with a smart savvy model with more than just looks.
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Pieces of A Bigger Puzzle (Performance Video) Quicktime
Morrison, an experienced Undercover Handler is forced to deal with an Undercover having second thoughts.
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Attention To Detail (Performance Video) Quicktime
A seasoned detective under constant pressure to deliver results. Impatient but capable, Sterling relies on instinct and hustle, often clashing with Molly’s slower, detail-driven approach. Their friction fuels the investigation.
Résumé Print Résumé
Represented by: |
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Ruth Gravity Artists (NY) (212) 299-9186 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Voiceover Osbrink Theatrical Division (CA) (818) 760-2488 Theatrical (Film / TV) |
FILM & TELEVISION | ||
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Adapt |
Co-star (Morris) |
Writer: Jenny King |
Keep The Light On |
Co-star (Ray) |
Dir. Lisa Maciel |
Time For Games |
Co-star (Detective Miller) |
Dir. Adam Ewer |
A Little Sparkle |
Co-star (Detective Reyes) |
Dir. Lisa Maciel |
Attention To Detail |
Co-star (Detective Sterling) |
Dir. Kate Mason |
Naughty |
Co-star (Harry Wormwood) |
Dir. Andrew Mauney |
48 Hours |
Co-star (Scott) |
Dir. Mia Rodriguez |
All Their Stories |
Co-star (Thatcher) |
Dir. John Gionis |
Million Dollar Birthday |
Co-star (Tommy) |
Dir. J Warner |
Pieces Of A Puzzle |
Co-star (Morrison) |
Dir. J Warner |
Understanding |
LEAD (Dad) |
Dir. James M. Reilly |
The Way Back |
LEAD (Mitch) |
Dir. Vanessa Butler |
Poker Face (Season 2) |
FEATURED (Mob Boss) |
Dir. Miguel Arteta |
REGIONAL THEATRE / OFF OFF BROADWAY* | ||
The Boys From Kingsbridge* |
STEVIE (lead) |
Dir. Anna Rebek (TNC) |
The Boys From Kingsbridge* |
STEVIE (lead) |
Dir. Suzanne DiDonna |
with Kevin Corrigan |
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The Final Fight* |
EDDIE (co-star) |
Dir. Todd Stein |
The Columnist |
JOSEPH ALSOP (lead) |
Dir. Gregg Edelman |
Adolescent Salvation |
MIKE MCAFFERY (lead) |
Dir. Tim Veneble |
Twist of Faith |
SAM (lead) |
Dir. Matt Okin (US Tour) |
The Ugly Wife* |
LES THENAMAN (lead) |
Riverwest Theater NYC |
Babyfishmouth |
FOUNDING MEMBER |
Improv Olympic, Chicago |
COMMERCIAL – conflicts available on request | ||
TRAINING | ||
Acting: |
David Gideon, Geoffrey Horne, Janet Ward |
NYU Tisch - Lee Strasberg |
Hope Arthur, Harv Dean, Irma Sandrey |
NYU Tisch - Lee Strasberg |
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Scene Study: |
Javier Molina, Goya Robles |
The Playground NY/LA |
Directing: |
Kevin Kuhlke |
NYU Tisch ETW / Viewpoints |
Writing: |
Steve O'Donnell, Harry Kondoleon, |
NYU Tisch |
Elizabeth Swados |
NYU Tisch |
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Acting Coach: |
Tiera Skovbye |
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Voice & Speech: |
Robert Neff Williams |
Juilliard, 2yr Training Prog. |
Improv Olympic (CHI): |
Charna Halpern, Del Close |
Chicago |
UCB (NY/CHI): |
Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, |
Chicago and New York |
Matt Besser, Ian Roberts |
Chicago and New York |
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EDUCATION | ||
NYU Tisch School of the Arts |
BFA |
Drama Department |
Harvard Kennedy School of Government |
MPA, International Relations |
9/11 Public Service Fellowship |
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone |
Sub Saharan Africa Fellowship |
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LaMama Umbria |
Playwriting (Dael Orlandersmith) |
Spoleto, Italy |
Playwright Resume Available Upon Request |
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website: |
http://www.stevensarao.com |
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IMDb |
http://www.imdb.me/stevensarao |
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Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 6' |
Weight: 245 lbs |
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22+ years NYPD, Dignitary Protection, Emergency Vehicle EVOC, Krav Maga Instructor, Lieutenant Det. Comm., NYPD Detective, NYPD Sergeant, Police Tech Advisor, Published Writer, Terrorism Expert (DOJ), Playwright, Police Uniform, Lieutenant Uniform, Baseball, Boxing, Combat - Stage, Karate - Goju-Ryu, Kickboxing, Lifeguard, Martial Arts, Ping Pong, Segway, Shooting - Revolver/Automatic, Shooting - Rifle, Skateboard - street, Skateboarding, Snow Skiing - General, Swimming - ability - general, Swimming - freestyle, Weight Lifting, Firearms, Host, Improvisation, Juggler, Licensed Driver, Singer, Teleprompter, Vocal Range: Baritone, American - Boston Accent, American - New England Accent, American - New York Accent, American - Philadelphia Accent, American - Southern Accent, American - Standard/General Accent, American - Texan Accent, British - BBC English Accent, Eastern European Accent, Greek Accent, Hungarian Accent, Iraqi Accent, Israeli Accent, Italian Accent, Jewish/Yiddish Accent, Kosovo-Resava Accent, Persian Accent, Russian Accent, Slavic - South Eastern Bloc Accent
Steven Sarao has a persuasive mix of drive and tenacity, while being articulate and warm in every role. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Steven brings a high level of intensity and human interest to the characters he creates. Whether in comedy or drama, there is a relentless intellectual drive in his work. A masters degree holder from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Steven is a deeply intelligent actor, with a distinctive, deep, compelling voice and a charming smile that drives performances.