Greg Steele, a renowned character actor, has made a name for himself through his versatility in portraying a wide range of characters, from warm and caring to sinister and menacing. His dynamic presence on screen is rooted in a rich history of live entertainment, where he has brought numerous characters to life.
Greg's journey in the entertainment industry began in the first grade when he was selected for a school play, marking the start of his lifelong passion for entertaining. He naturally excelled at making people laugh and embraced his role as the class clown. Inspired by his musician father, Greg honed his musical talents, playing piano and guitar in garage bands throughout high school.
After earning a marketing degree from the University of Cincinnati, Greg embarked on a series of adventures, serving as a Ski Patrol in Maine, managing car rentals in San Francisco, and bartending at Harrah's Resort Hotel & Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. His charisma and quickly talent led him to rise to the position of Maitre'D in Harrah's showroom, where he encountered numerous entertainment icons.
Encouraged by these luminaries, Greg discovered his niche as the House Magician, a role that set the stage for his future success. He went on to perform at prestigious resorts like Caesars, MGM, and Bally's, serving as MC and host for casino tournaments and even taking on the role of Ringmaster at Circus Circus Casino.
Touring as featured clowns with his wife in the Royal Australian Circus, Greg eventually moved to Cleveland, where he landed his first significant acting role as Ronald McDonald for McDonald's Restaurants, a position he held for 12 years. Additionally, he entertained thousands as a baseball-themed magician at Cleveland Indians home games for two seasons.
In 1999, Greg expanded his repertoire, becoming a comedy stage hypnotist and headlining at venues such as The IMPROV and Funnybone Comedy Clubs, as well as corporate and college events nationwide. Today, when not acting, Greg tours nationally with his acclaimed comedy hypnosis show, entertaining audiences at corporate events, comedy clubs, universities, and other venues across the country.
