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Steve Hart | |
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| Born | 29 February 1972 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Dance-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | EMI |
Steve Hart (born 29 February 1972 in London) is an English pop singer and actor. He was hand-picked by Simon Cowell to be part of boy band pop-group Worlds Apart. [1]
Hart was chosen by Simon Cowell to become a member of boy band Worlds Apart, and signed a record deal with Arista Records/BMG Records.
Worlds Apart released their first album in the UK and after a number of concert tours and regular television appearances, the band became hugely popular in Europe, where they signed a record deal with EMI. Hart became lead singer and songwriter for the band. After winning Best Newcomers at the prestigious Bravo Supershow, Worlds Apart quickly became the biggest boyband in Germany.[ citation needed ]
Their success continued all through Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia. With number one singles and albums, the band sold well over 10 million records.[ citation needed ]
As well as the official Worlds Apart magazine and numerous unofficial magazines, there was a Steve Hart magazine called Steve sold in newsagents after he was voted Sexiest Man in Europe for three years running.[ citation needed ]
Hart is an accomplished songwriter, and wrote many of Worlds Apart hits. He has also written songs for movies, TV shows, and numerous hits for other artists and recently wrote the song for the winner of The Voice UK 2016.
Hart has based himself in Los Angeles following the completion of his course at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and his two-year Meisner Acting course at The Actors' Temple. [1]
Hart is the global manager of The Jacksons (The Jackson 5).
He is also the creator of the TV show Mirror Mirror on the VERIZON App, Go90.
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | Meet Pursuit Delange: The Movie | PC Hart | |
| 2009 | Green Street Hooligans | Paul | |
| 2006 | A-List | Dante | |
| 2005 | Forest of the Damned | John | |
| Television films | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Christmas Do-Over | Joseph Henderson | |
| Shorts | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Dragon Soccer | Steve | |
| 2010 | Meet Pursuit Delange | Steve the Barman | |
| 2007 | Traffic Warden | Mickey Willis | |
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