Fisher Stevens, a native of Chicago, made the bold decision to relocate to New York City at the tender age of 13 to pursue his passion for acting. Despite his early endeavors being met with rejection, including being turned down as an extra for a Crest commercial, Stevens persevered and continued to hone his craft.
His journey began with studying under the guidance of Dan Fauci, who later lost his teaching studio lease and rented Stevens' loft to build a stage in the living room. Under Fauci's mentorship, Stevens went on to study with the renowned Uta Hagen. His first professional theatrical production was a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," where he played the role of Harry, Tiny Tim's brother, at the tender age of 14.
Since then, Stevens has performed in over 20 stage productions, including a record-breaking 544 performances in Harvey Fierstein's "Torch Song Trilogy" on and off Broadway. His extensive repertoire also includes notable roles in Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memories," Thomas Babe's "Carrying School Children," and Jules Feiffer's "Little Murders" alongside Christine Lahti.
In addition to his stage work, Stevens has also made a name for himself in the world of film, making his debut in the horror film "The Burning" (1981) at the age of 16. He has since appeared in a range of films, including "Baby It's You" (1983),"The Brother from Another Planet" (1984),and "The Flamingo Kid" (1984),where he met producer Gary Foster. Stevens also co-starred alongside Steve Guttenberg in the comedy film "Short Circuit" (1986).
In television, Stevens has made appearances on ABC's "Ryan's Hope" (1975),Showtime's "Tall Tales & Legends" (1985),and CBS' "Early Edition" (1996). Despite spending over a decade in New York City, Stevens remains a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs.
