Stephen Blackehart
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Stephen Blackehart is an American actor and producer from Hell's Kitchen
, New York
. It has been reported that Blackehart was born Stefano Brando and is the son of actor Marlon Brando
. A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
, Blackehart is most known for playing Benny Que in the cult classic
film Tromeo and Juliet
, though he has also acted in many other B-movies, such as Rockabilly Vampire, Retro Puppet Master
and 100 Million BC
.
In addition to his film work, Blackehart has acted in such TV series as Grey's Anatomy
, The Big Apple, and as Lt. Pa'ak in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
. He was a regular on the BBC
's The Tromaville Cafe
, where he originated the role of Felix, the French Trickster.
In 2004, Blackehart produced Jenna Fischer
's mockumentary film LolliLove
, and was among the first ever producers to make extensive use of social networking sites like MySpace
to aggressively promote a feature film. It was subsequently picked up for distribution by Troma and garnered DVD Talk
's distinction as a "Collector's Series" disc immediately upon its video release.
It was also voted #2 by the editors of Amazon
in their list of Best DVDs of the Year - Comedy, and completely sold out of all copies within the first day of release.
Most recently, he has produced hit comedy web series like James Gunn's PG Porn and Humanzee!
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Hell's Kitchen, also known as Clinton and Midtown West, is a neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City between 34th Street and 59th Street, from 8th Avenue to the Hudson River....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. It has been reported that Blackehart was born Stefano Brando and is the son of actor Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando, Jr. was an American movie star and political activist. "Unchallenged as the most important actor in modern American Cinema" according to the St...
. A graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art is a leading British drama school in west London. LAMDA's president is Timothy West and its new principal is Joanna Read, who recently succeeded Peter James...
, Blackehart is most known for playing Benny Que in the cult classic
Cult Classic
Cult Classic is a Blue Öyster Cult studio recording released in 1994, containing remakes of many of the band's previous hits.-Track listing:# " The Reaper" - 5:05# "E.T.I...
film Tromeo and Juliet
Tromeo and Juliet
Tromeo and Juliet is a 1996 independent transgressive comedy film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from Troma Entertainment...
, though he has also acted in many other B-movies, such as Rockabilly Vampire, Retro Puppet Master
Retro Puppet Master
Retro Puppet Master is a 1999 horror film written by Charles Band, Benjamin Carr and David Schmoeller, and directed by David DeCoteau...
and 100 Million BC
100 Million BC
100 Million BC is a 2008 direct-to-DVD action film by The Asylum.-Plot:The film centers on a group of Navy SEALs, led by American Dr. Frank Reno , who once worked on the Philadelphia Experiment. The film begins in 2008, when Reno has purportedly perfected time travel technology...
.
In addition to his film work, Blackehart has acted in such TV series as Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
, The Big Apple, and as Lt. Pa'ak in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
. He was a regular on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's The Tromaville Cafe
The Tromaville Cafe
The Tromaville Cafe was a television program broadcast by the BBC in the United Kingdom from 1997–2000 that would regularly showcase classic Troma films....
, where he originated the role of Felix, the French Trickster.
In 2004, Blackehart produced Jenna Fischer
Jenna Fischer
Regina Marie "Jenna" Fischer is an American actress and director. She is most widely known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Pam Halpert on the NBC situation comedy and mockumentary The Office, and has also appeared in several films, including Blades of Glory, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,...
's mockumentary film LolliLove
LolliLove
LolliLove is a mockumentary co-written by, directed by and starring Jenna Fischer. The film satirizes a hip, misguided Southern California couple who decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.-Production:The film stars...
, and was among the first ever producers to make extensive use of social networking sites like MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
to aggressively promote a feature film. It was subsequently picked up for distribution by Troma and garnered DVD Talk
DVD Talk
DVD Talk is a website for DVD enthusiasts founded in January 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman when DVDs and DVD players were first beginning to hit the market.The site started as an online forum, an email newsletter, and a page of DVD news and reviews...
's distinction as a "Collector's Series" disc immediately upon its video release.
It was also voted #2 by the editors of Amazon
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
in their list of Best DVDs of the Year - Comedy, and completely sold out of all copies within the first day of release.
Most recently, he has produced hit comedy web series like James Gunn's PG Porn and Humanzee!
Selected filmography
- Super (2011)
- 2012: Supernova2012: Supernova2012: Supernova is a 2009 direct-to-video science fiction disaster film by The Asylum. The film is a mockbuster of the Columbia Pictures film 2012, which was released a month later. It is the second film in the Asylum's 2012 "Trilogy" though the films have nothing to do with the other...
(2009) - The Land That Time ForgotThe Land That Time Forgot (2009 film)The Land That Time Forgot is a 2009 science fiction film by independent American film studio The Asylum. The film is an adaptation of the 1918 Edgar Rice Burroughs novel of the same name, and a re-make of the 1975 Amicus film starring Doug McClure...
(2009) - Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009)
- The TerminatorsThe Terminators (film)Not to be confused with The Terminator, despite the developers' best efforts.The Terminators is a science fiction film by The Asylum. Though the film's title is deliberately similar to the 1984 film The Terminator, the events in the film's storyline are more similar to 1973's Westworld and the 2004...
(2009) - 100 Million BC100 Million BC100 Million BC is a 2008 direct-to-DVD action film by The Asylum.-Plot:The film centers on a group of Navy SEALs, led by American Dr. Frank Reno , who once worked on the Philadelphia Experiment. The film begins in 2008, when Reno has purportedly perfected time travel technology...
(2008) - Death RacersDeath RacersDeath Racers is an American B movie directed by Roy Knyrim. Released direct-to-video on September 16, 2008, the film stars the hip hop group Insane Clown Posse and wrestler Scott "Raven" Levy.-Plot:...
(2008) - First Landing (2007)
- ChangelingChangelingA changeling is a creature found in Western European folklore and folk religion. It is typically described as being the offspring of a fairy, troll, elf or other legendary creature that has been secretly left in the place of a human child. Sometimes the term is also used to refer to the child who...
(2006) - LolliLoveLolliLoveLolliLove is a mockumentary co-written by, directed by and starring Jenna Fischer. The film satirizes a hip, misguided Southern California couple who decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.-Production:The film stars...
(2006) - The GhoulsThe GhoulsThe Ghouls is a 2003 independent American horror film that was written and directed by Chad Ferrin....
(2003) - Rockabilly Vampire (2001)
- Retro Puppet MasterRetro Puppet MasterRetro Puppet Master is a 1999 horror film written by Charles Band, Benjamin Carr and David Schmoeller, and directed by David DeCoteau...
(1999) - Rush Hour (1998)
- Lethal Weapon 4Lethal Weapon 4Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American action film directed by Richard Donner, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock and Jet Li. It is the third sequel in the Lethal Weapon series of films. -Plot:...
(1998) - Criminals (1997)
- Tromeo and JulietTromeo and JulietTromeo and Juliet is a 1996 independent transgressive comedy film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from Troma Entertainment...
(1996)
Awards
- Shared the 2005 Kodak Independent Soul Award with Jenna FischerJenna FischerRegina Marie "Jenna" Fischer is an American actress and director. She is most widely known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Pam Halpert on the NBC situation comedy and mockumentary The Office, and has also appeared in several films, including Blades of Glory, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,...
for their film, LolliLoveLolliLoveLolliLove is a mockumentary co-written by, directed by and starring Jenna Fischer. The film satirizes a hip, misguided Southern California couple who decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.-Production:The film stars...
.