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| Born | April 19, 1958 [1] New York City, U.S. |
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Steven Antin (born April 19, 1958) is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director.
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| Born | April 19, 1958 [1] New York City, U.S. |
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Steven Antin (born April 19, 1958) is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director.
Antin was born in Queens, New York City, the son of British Jewish immigrants. [2] [3] He is the brother of fellow actor Neil Antin, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin, and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.
Antin was a co-lead in the 1982 film The Last American Virgin , and played Troy Perkins, the bad-guy preppie jock in Richard Donner's The Goonies . He also played one of the rapists in the Academy Award-winning film The Accused . Antin starred alongside David Warner in the independent film Drive.
Antin played the titular "Jessie" in Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" video. His screenplay Inside Monkey Zetterland was turned into a film featuring many respected independent performers. In the late 1990s he made several appearances in gay-oriented films including It's My Party , co-starring Eric Roberts and comedian Margaret Cho. Antin himself later came out publicly. Antin also enjoyed a successful career as a stunt performer in dozens of films.
Antin has turned to working as a successful screenwriter, writing such films as Gloria (1999) and Chasing Papi . He also created, wrote and produced the television series Young Americans for The WB.
In the late 2000s, Antin turned to directing. He has directed several music videos, such as Girlicious' "Like Me" and Destinee & Paris' "FairyTale", and in 2006, the feature film Glass House: The Good Mother starring Angie Harmon, produced by Billy Pollina. He is one of the executive producers and creators of The CW's 2007 reality series which seeks to find the next member of the hit pop group, the Pussycat Dolls.
Antin is openly gay, and was once the boyfriend of David Geffen. They were together for a little more than one year. [4]
Antin wrote and directed the 2010 film Burlesque , which stars an ensemble cast.
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| 1982 | The Last American Virgin | Rick | |
| 1982 | Quincy M.E. | Gar Wyserwitz | 1 episode |
| 1983 | Sweet Sixteen | Hank Burke | |
| 1983 | Silver Spoons | Lege McLemore | 1 episode |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Troy | |
| 1985 | Misfits of Science | Missile Officer | 1 episode |
| 1985 | ABC Afterschool Special | Scott Tauscher | 1 episode |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Bud | 1 episode |
| 1986 | 21 Jump Street | Stevie Delano | 1 episode |
| 1986 | Can a Guy Say No? | Scott Tauscher | short film |
| 1987 | Penitentiary III | Roscoe | |
| 1988 | Survival Quest | Raider | |
| 1988 | The Accused | Bob Joiner | |
| 1989 | Vietnam War Story: The Last Days | Paulie / American Soldier | 2 (of 3) acts |
| 1990 | Without You I'm Nothing | Himself | |
| 1991 | Drive | The Passenger | |
| 1991–92 | Civil Wars | Brandon | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | Inside Monkey Zetterland | Monkey Zetterland | |
| 1994 | S.F.W. | Dick Zetterland | |
| 1994–98 | NYPD Blue | Det. Nick Savino | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | The Marshal | Skye King | 1 episode |
| 1996 | It's My Party | Zack Phillips | |
| 1997 | 'Til There Was You | Kevin |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Stuntman | Notes |
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| 1984 | Beat Street | No | No | No | Yes | Uncredited |
| 1992 | Inside Monkey Zetterland | No | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1999 | Gloria | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2003 | Chasing Papi | No | Yes | No | No | Co-writer |
| 2006 | Glass House: The Good Mother | Yes | No | No | No | |
| 2010 | Burlesque | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
| 2018 | Proud Mary | No | Yes | No | No | Co-writer |
| Year | Title | Creator | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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| 2000 | Young Americans | Yes | No | Yes (4) | Yes | Executive producer |
| 2007 | Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll | No | No | No | Yes | Reality television, executive producer |
| 2008 | Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious | No | No | No | Yes | Reality television; executive producer and co-developer |
| Year | Title | Artists | Director |
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| 2004 | Sway | The Pussycat Dolls | Yes |
| 2008 | Like Me | Girlicious | Yes |
| Year | Title | Producer | Playwright |
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| 2024 | Burlesque | Yes | Yes |
Inside Monkey Zetterland is a 1992 independent comedy film directed by Jefery Levy and written by Steve Antin. The film follows Monkey Zetterland, a former child actor turned aspiring screenwriter and the goings-on with his eccentric family and friends. The story uses voiceover narration and is interspersed with fantasy sequences.
Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, also known as Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior or simply Ong-Bak, is a 2003 Thai martial arts film directed by Prachya Pinkaew and featured action choreography by Panna Rittikrai. It stars Tony Jaa in the lead role, alongside Petchtai Wongkamlao and Pumwaree Yodkamol.
Be Cool is a 2005 American crime comedy film based on Elmore Leonard's 1999 novel of the same name and the sequel to Leonard's 1990 novel Get Shorty about mobster Chili Palmer's entrance into the music industry. This was Robert Pastorelli's final film, as he died one year before its theatrical release.
Tura Satana was a Japanese American actress, vedette, and exotic dancer. From 13 film and television credits, some of her work includes the exploitation film Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965), and the science fiction horror film The Astro-Zombies (1968).
Jonathan Antin is the former owner of two Los Angeles hair salons, Jonathan Salon West Hollywood and Jonathan Salon Beverly Hills. His life as an entrepreneur and a celebrity hair stylist was the basis for reality television series Blow Out. He was the judge on the third season of Shear Genius and has appeared on other television shows. He judged the 2007 Miss USA pageant. He developed a hair care product line, which broke QVC's record for the top hair care launch in 2005.
Born to Fight is a 2004 Thai action film directed by Panna Rittikrai. It followed Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, on which Rittikrai served as martial arts choreographer, and featured more of his "no strings attached" stuntwork. Many of the actors in Born to Fight were Thai national athletes. The film is a remake of Rittikrai's 1984 film of the same title.
Panna Rittikrai or birth name Krittiya Lardphanna was a Thai martial arts action choreographer, film director, screenwriter, and actor. The head of the Muay Thai Stunt team, he is best known for his work as a martial arts and action choreographer on the 2003 film Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior and 2005's Tom-Yum-Goong, starring Tony Jaa, whom Panna mentored.
Andrew Wellman Tennant is an American screenwriter, film and television director, actor, and dancer.
Robin Antin is an American dancer and choreographer. In 1995, she founded the modern burlesque troupe the Pussycat Dolls. By 2005, she diversified into various media including a pop recording group with international hits, a Las Vegas nightclub venue and floor show, various merchandise, and a reality television series. Since then, she has gone on to create other girl groups, including G.R.L., Girlicious and Paradiso Girls.
"Wait a Minute" is a song recorded by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls for their debut studio album PCD (2005). It features a guest appearance from Timbaland, who served as the song's sole producer and co-wrote it with Keri Hilson and Craig Longmiles. Lyrically, the song showcases the artists flirting and committing to a playful give and take, highlighting the differences between the two sexes. In the United States, A&M Records and Interscope Records released the song to contemporary hit radio on October 16, 2006, as the fifth single of the album in the US and the sixth and final in international territories. An accompanying music video was directed by Marc Webb features the Pussycat Dolls performing choreography on a subway car and city streets. It was nominated for a MuchMusic Video Award and a MOBO Award.
It's My Party is a 1996 American drama film written and directed by Randal Kleiser, it was one of the first feature films to address the topic of AIDS patients dying with dignity. The film is based on the true events of the death of Harry Stein, accomplished architect and designer, who was actually director Kleiser's ex-lover. Stein's actual farewell party was held in 1992.
Pussycat Dolls Present is an American reality television series that premiered on March 6, 2007 on The CW, and took place over the course of eight weeks. It was a joint venture between Ken Mok's 10 by 10 Entertainment, Pussycat LLC, Wonderland Sound and Vision, and Warner Horizon Television.
Stephen Clark Balderson is an American film director.
Beautiful Boxer is a 2003 Thai biographical sports film produced, directed and co-written by Ekachai Uekrongtham. It tells the life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a famous kathoey, Muay Thai fighter, actress and model. Charoenphol was portrayed by male kickboxer Asanee Suwan.
The Pussycat Dolls were an American girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. At the suggestion of Jimmy Iovine, Antin decided to take the burlesque troupe mainstream as a pop group. Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Geffen A&M Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, and Kimberly Wyatt. Their debut single, "Sway", was featured on the soundtrack of the 2004 film Shall We Dance?.
Girlicious was an American girl group originally formed by Robin Antin, creator of the Pussycat Dolls, from The CW reality TV show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. The group was originally signed to Geffen Records and composed of members Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers and Natalie Mejia. Their self-titled debut album was released in Canada in August 2008 and reached number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. After Anderson left the group in June 2009, Girlicious signed with Universal Music Canada and released their second studio album, Rebuilt, in November 2010. Mejia and Sayers departed the group in February 2011. Nichole Cordova later announced the end of Girlicious, and her joining a new girl group called Girls United.
Kristin Hanggi is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter; and theater director best known for the 2009 Broadway musical Rock of Ages. The jukebox musical received five Tony Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical. She has also directed two national tours, and West End, Australia, Toronto, and Las Vegas productions.
Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. It stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, and Peter Gallagher, and features cameos from Dianna Agron, and James Brolin. The film tells the story of Ali (Aguilera), an aspiring singer who leaves her small hometown for Los Angeles, where she becomes a dancer at a struggling burlesque lounge owned by Tess (Cher). After a performance is sabotaged by her rival, Nikki (Bell), Ali sings the song herself, impressing Tess and leading to her becoming the main attraction of the lounge. Burlesque marks Aguilera's first leading role, as well as Cher's first musical performance on screen.
Simone Sherise Battle was an American singer, dancer and actress. She was a finalist on The X Factor in 2011 and a member of the girl group G.R.L. from 2012 until her death in 2014. The group was best known for their singles "Vacation", "Ugly Heart" and "Wild Wild Love" with Pitbull. Following her death, the group dedicated their single "Lighthouse" to Battle.
Denise Faye Greenbaum is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, and director. She is the recipient of an American Choreography Award, as well as a Screen Actor's Guild Award for the 2002 film Chicago. Faye won the Dance Track Magazine Artist Award for best choreography in a feature film for her work in Burlesque. Additionally, she received nominations including the Fred and Adele Astaire Award and The World Dance Awards for her choreography in Burlesque.
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