Fisher Stevens

Born:November 27, 1963

Place of Birth:Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Stephen Fisher, professionally known as Fisher Stevens, is a versatile American actor, director, producer, and writer who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Stevens rose to fame with his memorable portrayal of Ben in the beloved films "Short Circuit" (1986) and its sequel "Short Circuit 2" (1988). His talent and charisma on screen have captivated audiences worldwide, solidifying his status as a respected actor.

Beyond his acting prowess, Stevens has delved into the world of documentary filmmaking, showcasing his multifaceted skills behind the camera. His exceptional work on the documentary "The Cove" (2009) earned him the prestigious Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, highlighting his dedication to shedding light on important environmental issues through the power of film.

Throughout his career, Stevens has showcased his versatility by taking on a diverse range of roles in both film and television. From his compelling performances in films like "Reversal of Fortune" (1990), "Hackers" (1995), and "Hail, Caesar!" (2016) to his collaborations with acclaimed director Wes Anderson in films such as "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014) and "Isle of Dogs" (2018), Stevens has continuously impressed audiences with his talent and range as an actor.

In the realm of television, Stevens has left a lasting impression with his dynamic portrayals of various characters across different series. From his role as Chuck Fishman in the CBS series "Early Edition" (1996–2000) to his captivating performances as Marvin Gerard on NBC's "The Blacklist" (2015–2022) and Hugo Baker in the HBO drama series "Succession" (2019–2023), Stevens has proven his ability to command the small screen with his presence and skill.

Not content to be confined to acting alone, Stevens has also made a mark as a director, showcasing his creative vision behind the camera. His directorial projects, including the documentaries "Crazy Love" (2007) and "Before the Flood" (2016), have further demonstrated his passion for storytelling and his commitment to exploring a wide range of subjects through the art of filmmaking.

With his impressive body of work and his dedication to his craft, Fisher Stevens continues to be a respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry. Whether he's captivating audiences with his on-screen performances or inspiring them with his thought-provoking documentaries, Stevens' talent and creativity shine through in everything he does, solidifying his legacy as a true cinematic force to be reckoned with.

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Filmography

Acting

Sing 2

Additional Voices (voice)

2021

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

Sing: Thriller

Additional Voices (voice)

2024

Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

M. Robin

2014

The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.

Palmer

Additional Voices (voice)

2021

After 12 years in prison, former high school football star Eddie Palmer returns home to put his life back together—and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, an outcast boy from a troubled home. But Eddie's past threatens to ruin his new life and family.

Asteroid City

Detective #1

2023

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Uptown Girls

Fisher Stevens

2003

Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny for precocious Ray, the oft ignored daughter of a music executive she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.

Hackers

Eugene Belford / 'The Plague' / Mr. Babbage

1995

Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.

Awake

Dr. Puttnam

2007

While undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.

Isle of Dogs

Scrap (voice)

2018

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

Undisputed

James 'Ratbag' Kroycek

2002

Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.

The French Dispatch

Story Editor

2021

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

LOL

Roman

2012

In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes, and Facebook, Lola and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola's mom, Anne, "accidentally" reads her teenage daughter's racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown.

Short Circuit

Ben Jabituya

1986

After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.

Hail, Caesar!

Communist Writer

2016

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.

Super Mario Bros.

Iggy

1993

Mario and Luigi, plumbers from Brooklyn, find themselves in an alternate universe where evolved dinosaurs live in hi-tech squalor. They're the only hope to save our universe from invasion by the dino dictator, Koopa.

Only You

Larry Corvatch

1994

Two childhood paranormal incidents have convinced schoolteacher Faith Corvatch that her true love is a guy named "Damon Bradley," but she has yet to meet him. Preparing to marry podiatrist Dwayne in 10 days, Faith receives a phone call from Dwayne's old classmate named Damon Bradley who is on his way to Venice. Faith tries to catch him at the airport but just misses him so she impulsively decides to fly to Venice hoping to finally encounter the man of her dreams; accompanying her on the trip is her sister-in-law and childhood best friend, Kate, who has just left her husband, Faith's brother Larry.

The Experiment

Archaleta

2010

20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.

The Burning

Woodstock

1981

A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back into society, albeit missing some social skills. What follows is a bloody killing spree with the caretaker making his way back to his old stomping ground to confront one of the youths that accidentally burned him.

Hero

Director of Channel 4 Crash Feature

1992

Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.

Motherless Brooklyn

Lou

2019

New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.

Anything Else

Manager

2003

Jerry Falk, an aspiring writer in New York, falls in love at first sight with a free-spirited young woman named Amanda. He has heard the phrase that life is like "anything else," but soon he finds that life with the unpredictable Amanda isn't like anything else at all.

Short Circuit 2

Ben Jahrvi

1988

Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.

One for the Money

Morty Beyers

2012

An unemployed lingerie buyer convinces her bail bondsman cousin to give her a shot as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down a former cop on the run for murder – the same man who broke her heart years before. With the help of some friends and the best bounty hunter in the business, she slowly learns what it takes to be a true bounty hunter.

Reversal of Fortune

David Marriott

1990

Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.

Henry's Crime

Eddie Vibes

2010

An aimless man is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit, an ex-con targets the same bank he was sent away for robbing.

Production

Palmer

Director

2021

Uptown Girls

Producer

2003

Awake

Producer

2007

The Midnight Meat Train

Executive Producer

2008

A photographer's obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer who stalks late night commuters, ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways.

Wedding Daze

Executive Producer

2006

After losing the woman of his dreams, Anderson is convinced he'll never fall in love again. But at the urging of his best friend, he spontaneously proposes to a dissatisfied waitress named Katie and an innocent dare evolves into the kind of love that both have been looking for all along.

Stand Up Guys

Director

2012

After serving 28 years in prison for accidentally killing the son of a crime boss, newly paroled gangster Val reunites with his former partners in crime, Doc and Hirsch, for a night on the town. As the three men revisit old haunts, reflect on their glory days and try to make up for lost time, one wrestles with a terrible quandary: Doc has orders to kill Val, and time is running out for him to figure out a way out of his dilemma.

Meet Bill

Producer

2007

A mild-mannered bank executive mentors a teenage con artist and tries to make a career change as a doughnut merchant.