Stephen spent the majority of his life residing in Boonton, New Jersey, prior to making a significant change and relocating to New Mexico in the year 1986, accompanied by his wife and two children.
Throughout his professional career, he dedicated twenty years to the casino industry, assuming various management roles and later serving as a member of the Casino Gaming Commission.
In 2015, he made a notable appearance in a featured role within the third season of the television series "Dusk Till Dawn". Following this, he continued to appear in small, yet impactful, film roles until he secured a recurring position in the television series "Get Short", where he portrayed a Mob Bodyguard in the inaugural season.