Tom Stephan

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Tom Stephan
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Background information
Born (1970-06-06) June 6, 1970 (age 52)
Olean, New York United States
Genres House
Occupation(s) Disc jockey, record producer
Years active1994present
Website tomstephan.com

Tom Stephan (born June 6, 1970) is an American house music, producer, DJ and film director. [1] He was born in New York, United States. He is also known as Superchumbo.

Contents

Biography

In 1990, Stephan relocated to London, England and studied film at the London Film School where he directed “21st Century Nuns”. The short documentary featured an interview by British artist, film-maker and AIDS activist Derek Jarman. [2]

Discography

Albums

Original productions

Remixes

DJ mix albums

Productions

Co-productions

Performer

Number One Billboard US Dance singles

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