Stephen Baldwin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Stephen Baldwin
Baldwin in 2009
Born	Stephen Andrew Baldwin (1966-05-12) May 12, 1966 (age 59) Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor film producer director
Years active	1986–present
Spouse(s)	Kennya Deodato (m. 1990)
Children	2, including Hailey
Relatives	Justin Bieber (son-in-law) Eumir Deodato (father-in-law) Alec Baldwin (brother) Ireland Baldwin (niece)
Family	Baldwin family

Stephen Andrew Baldwin (born May 12, 1966) is an American actor. He has appeared in many films like Born on the Fourth of July (1989), The Usual Suspects (1995), and Bio-Dome (1996). He also played Barney Rubble in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000). On television, he starred in The Young Riders (1989–1992) and appeared in reality shows like The Celebrity Apprentice. In 2004, he directed Livin' It, a Christian skateboarding DVD. Stephen is the youngest of the famous Baldwin brothers.

Growing Up
Acting Career
Personal Life
Beliefs and Views
- Faith
- Politics
Selected Film and Television Roles
Awards
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Growing Up

Stephen Baldwin was born in Massapequa, New York. He is the youngest son of Carol Newcomb and Alexander Rae Baldwin, Jr. His father was a high school social studies teacher and football coach. Stephen has three older brothers who are also actors: Alec, Daniel, and William. They are known as the "Baldwin brothers." He also has two older sisters, Elizabeth and Jane.

Stephen was raised in the Catholic faith. In high school, he was part of the varsity wrestling team, just like his brother William. After high school, Stephen studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Acting Career

Stephen Baldwin started his acting journey on television. He made his first movie appearance in The Beast. He became well-known for his role in the western TV series The Young Riders.

A big moment in his career was playing Michael McManus in the movie The Usual Suspects in 1995. He also played the character Barney Rubble in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas in 2000.

Stephen has also been on several reality TV shows. He was a contestant on The Mole in 2002 and 2003. In 2008, he appeared on Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice. He even returned for All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013. In 2010, he was a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in the UK. In 2019, Stephen starred in a Filipino film called Kaibigan.

Personal Life

Baldwin reads to children at the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll

Stephen Baldwin lives in Nyack, New York. He is married to Kennya Baldwin, a Brazilian graphic designer. They met in 1987 and got married in 1990. They have two daughters, Alaia and Hailey Bieber. Both of their daughters are models.

Stephen's father-in-law is the Brazilian composer Eumir Deodato. His daughter Hailey is married to Canadian singer Justin Bieber, making Justin his son-in-law. Stephen is a grandfather to two children through his daughters.

Stephen has a tattoo on his left shoulder with the initials "HM." This stands for Hannah Montana. He got the tattoo after making a deal with Miley Cyrus. He hoped it would lead to a guest appearance on the show.

Beliefs and Views

Faith

Baldwin talks on the red carpet of a Children Uniting Nations party, 2009

In 2006, Stephen Baldwin wrote a book called The Unusual Suspect. This book shares parts of his life and how he became a born-again Evangelical Christian after the September 11 attacks in 2001.

He also helped start Breakthrough Ministry. This group uses extreme sports to share Christian messages through events called AsSalt Tours. These tours feature famous extreme sports athletes. Stephen also formed Antioch Ministry to support his work. In 2009, he started another ministry called Now More Than Ever. This group aims to connect with men and women serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Stephen has also hosted a radio show called Baldwin/McCullough Radio with Kevin McCullough.

Politics

Baldwin at the Iowa Straw Poll supporting Sam Brownback in 2007

Stephen Baldwin has shared his political views. In 2007, he supported Sam Brownback for U.S. President. When Brownback stopped his campaign, Stephen then supported Mike Huckabee. He was also a strong supporter of the John McCain–Sarah Palin presidential ticket in 2008.

In 2016, Stephen Baldwin was one of the first Hollywood celebrities to support Donald Trump for president.

Selected Film and Television Roles

Stephen Baldwin has appeared in many films and TV shows throughout his career. Here are some of his notable roles:

The Beast (1988)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
The Young Riders (1989–1992) - TV series
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Bio-Dome (1996)
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
The Mole (2003–2004) - Reality TV
Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006) - TV film
The Celebrity Apprentice (2009, 2013) - Reality TV
Celebrity Big Brother (2010) - Reality TV
I'm in Love with a Church Girl (2013)
The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story (2019)

Awards

Stephen Baldwin has received recognition for his acting.

In 1995, he won the Best Acting by an Ensemble for his role in The Usual Suspects.
In 2001, he was nominated for a Worst Supporting Actor for his role in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.