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Born Stephen Geoffrey Miller in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], Geoffreys first began acting on the stage. In 1984, he was nominated for [[Broadway theatre|Broadway's]] [[Tony Award]] for "Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical" for his performance in a play based on the ''[[The Human Comedy (musical)|The Human Comedy]]''.<ref>[http://theater.nytimes.com/mem/theater/treview.html?res=9a0de6de1238f93aa15751c1a965948260 The New York Times]</ref> For this role, he won the [[Theatre World Award]] in 1984.
Born Stephen Geoffrey Miller in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], Geoffreys first began acting on the stage. In 1984, he was nominated for [[Broadway theatre|Broadway's]] [[Tony Award]] for "Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical" for his performance in a play based on the ''[[The Human Comedy (musical)|The Human Comedy]]''.<ref>[http://theater.nytimes.com/mem/theater/treview.html?res=9a0de6de1238f93aa15751c1a965948260 The New York Times]</ref> For this role, he won the [[Theatre World Award]] in 1984.


Geoffreys appeared in several horror and teen films in the 1980s, most notably ''[[Heaven Help Us]]'' (1985) as well as ''[[Fraternity Vacation]]'' and ''[[976-EVIL]]'' with the [[Director]] [[Robert Englund]] from [[A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise)|A Nightmare On Elm Street]] in 1989. He also played a supporting part in the critically acclaimed drama ''[[At Close Range]]'' in 1986. He is best known for playing the creepy "Evil Ed" in the 1985 vampire horror classic ''[[Fright Night]]'' starring [[Roddy McDowall]], [[William Ragsdale]], and [[Chris Sarandon]]. Two of Geoffrey's lines from that film became catch phrases in the mid-1980s: "To what do I owe this dubious pleasure?" and "You're so cool, Brewster!" Some critics{{who|date=February 2012}} have suggested that Geoffrey's refusal to appear in the [[Fright Night II|''Fright Night'' sequel]] was a major career misstep.<ref name="interview">[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/9096 BD Horror News - Stephen Geoffreys Talks Return to Horror in 'Sick Girl'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Geoffreys appeared in several horror and teen films in the 1980s, most notably ''[[Heaven Help Us]]'' (1985) as well as ''[[Fraternity Vacation]]'' and ''[[976-EVIL]]'' with the [[Director]] [[Robert Englund]] from ([[A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise)|A Nightmare On Elm Street]]) in 1989. He also played a supporting part in the critically acclaimed drama ''[[At Close Range]]'' in 1986. He is best known for playing the creepy "Evil Ed" in the 1985 vampire horror classic ''[[Fright Night]]'' starring [[Roddy McDowall]], [[William Ragsdale]], and [[Chris Sarandon]]. Two of Geoffrey's lines from that film became catch phrases in the mid-1980s: "To what do I owe this dubious pleasure?" and "You're so cool, Brewster!" Some critics{{who|date=February 2012}} have suggested that Geoffrey's refusal to appear in the [[Fright Night II|''Fright Night'' sequel]] was a major career misstep.<ref name="interview">[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/9096 BD Horror News - Stephen Geoffreys Talks Return to Horror in 'Sick Girl'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


During the 1990s, Geoffreys appeared for several years in [[gay porn|gay pornographic movies]], using the aliases '''Sam Ritter'''.<ref>"I was just collecting myself. I did gay adult movies and TV and a lot of plays"; Interview granted to ''[[Scarlet Street (magazine)|Scarlet Street Magazine]]'', issue #26, January 1998</ref><ref>[http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/976-Evil/Stephen-Geoffreys/e/043396078710 Barnes & Noble : editorial review for "976-Evil"]</ref><ref>[http://www.blockbuster.com/movies/976-evil.html All Movie Guide review for "976-Evil", on Blockbuster.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.joblo.com/arrow/frightnight.htm JoBlo.com review of "Fright Night"]</ref><ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/community/chat/2002-10-23-wloszczyna.htm Movie talk: USA TODAY's Susan Wloszczyna, 21 January 2005]</ref><ref>[http://hornydiablo.com/diablosblog/dvd-adult/soccer-coach-studs-1995-hollywood-actor-does-gay-porn/ Soccer Coach Studs (1995) - Hollywood Actor Does Gay Porn!]</ref><ref>''Reel frights'', ''The Advocate'', N° 950, 8 November 1995</ref><ref name=im>{{IMDb name|0313267}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tlavideo.com/product/3-0-188124_seamen-training-day.html?sn=1623 Seamen Training Day - adult content]</ref> Geoffreys also has been involved in [[live theatre]].<ref>[http://www.horrorhound.com/news/newsview.aspx?g=11&f=11&t=134&p=410 Stephen Geoffreys interview at Horrorhound.com]</ref>
During the 1990s, Geoffreys appeared for several years in [[gay porn|gay pornographic movies]], using the aliases '''Sam Ritter'''.<ref>"I was just collecting myself. I did gay adult movies and TV and a lot of plays"; Interview granted to ''[[Scarlet Street (magazine)|Scarlet Street Magazine]]'', issue #26, January 1998</ref><ref>[http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/976-Evil/Stephen-Geoffreys/e/043396078710 Barnes & Noble : editorial review for "976-Evil"]</ref><ref>[http://www.blockbuster.com/movies/976-evil.html All Movie Guide review for "976-Evil", on Blockbuster.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.joblo.com/arrow/frightnight.htm JoBlo.com review of "Fright Night"]</ref><ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/community/chat/2002-10-23-wloszczyna.htm Movie talk: USA TODAY's Susan Wloszczyna, 21 January 2005]</ref><ref>[http://hornydiablo.com/diablosblog/dvd-adult/soccer-coach-studs-1995-hollywood-actor-does-gay-porn/ Soccer Coach Studs (1995) - Hollywood Actor Does Gay Porn!]</ref><ref>''Reel frights'', ''The Advocate'', N° 950, 8 November 1995</ref><ref name=im>{{IMDb name|0313267}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tlavideo.com/product/3-0-188124_seamen-training-day.html?sn=1623 Seamen Training Day - adult content]</ref> Geoffreys also has been involved in [[live theatre]].<ref>[http://www.horrorhound.com/news/newsview.aspx?g=11&f=11&t=134&p=410 Stephen Geoffreys interview at Horrorhound.com]</ref>

Revision as of 20:13, 6 August 2015

Stephen Geoffreys
Born
Stephen Geoffrey Miller

(1964-11-22) November 22, 1964 (age 60)
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Other namesSam Ritter, Stephen Bordeaux
OccupationActor
Years active1984–present
SpouseJohn Williams

Stephen Geoffrey Miller (born November 22, 1964) is an American actor.[1]

Life and career

Born Stephen Geoffrey Miller in Cincinnati, Ohio, Geoffreys first began acting on the stage. In 1984, he was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award for "Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical" for his performance in a play based on the The Human Comedy.[2] For this role, he won the Theatre World Award in 1984.

Geoffreys appeared in several horror and teen films in the 1980s, most notably Heaven Help Us (1985) as well as Fraternity Vacation and 976-EVIL with the Director Robert Englund from (A Nightmare On Elm Street) in 1989. He also played a supporting part in the critically acclaimed drama At Close Range in 1986. He is best known for playing the creepy "Evil Ed" in the 1985 vampire horror classic Fright Night starring Roddy McDowall, William Ragsdale, and Chris Sarandon. Two of Geoffrey's lines from that film became catch phrases in the mid-1980s: "To what do I owe this dubious pleasure?" and "You're so cool, Brewster!" Some critics[who?] have suggested that Geoffrey's refusal to appear in the Fright Night sequel was a major career misstep.[3]

During the 1990s, Geoffreys appeared for several years in gay pornographic movies, using the aliases Sam Ritter.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] Geoffreys also has been involved in live theatre.[13]

Geoffreys returned to horror in a supporting role as "Mr. Putski" in the independent film Sick Girl, released in October 2007, after an almost 17-year absence from mainstream film.[3][14] He went on to play a lead role in the horror film New Terminal Hotel.[15] He later filmed the horror movie "Emerging Past",[16] which also featured actor Brooke McCarter of The Lost Boys fame.[17] As part of the Mob Monster Party on 28 March 2015, Geoffreys wore his Evil Ed Costume.[18]

Filmography

Prizes and nominations

Theater

Tony Award

Theatre World Award

References

  1. ^ "Stephen Geoffreys". The New York Times.
  2. ^ The New York Times
  3. ^ a b BD Horror News - Stephen Geoffreys Talks Return to Horror in 'Sick Girl'
  4. ^ "I was just collecting myself. I did gay adult movies and TV and a lot of plays"; Interview granted to Scarlet Street Magazine, issue #26, January 1998
  5. ^ Barnes & Noble : editorial review for "976-Evil"
  6. ^ All Movie Guide review for "976-Evil", on Blockbuster.com
  7. ^ JoBlo.com review of "Fright Night"
  8. ^ Movie talk: USA TODAY's Susan Wloszczyna, 21 January 2005
  9. ^ Soccer Coach Studs (1995) - Hollywood Actor Does Gay Porn!
  10. ^ Reel frights, The Advocate, N° 950, 8 November 1995
  11. ^ Stephen Geoffreys at IMDb
  12. ^ Seamen Training Day - adult content
  13. ^ Stephen Geoffreys interview at Horrorhound.com
  14. ^ BD Horror News - Stephen Geoffreys Returns to Horror! First Pics!!!
  15. ^ hepis et al. in exclusive NEW TERMINAL HOTEL pics, Fangoria, 1 December 2008
  16. ^ Official Emerging Past website
  17. ^ Emerging Past on Facebook
  18. ^ Also appearing in full character makeup and costume is SID HAIG (as “Captain Spaulding” from The Devil’s Rejects) on Friday, March 27th, and STEPHEN GEOFFREYS (as “Evil Ed” from Fright Night with makeup by original artist and FX legend STEVE JOHNSON)

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