Steve Antin

Antin in 2010, photo by s_bukley/BIgstock.com

Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 15, 1958

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Steve Antin is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director. He played the jock Troy in the film The Goonies and Jessie in the music video for Rick Springfield’s Jessie’s Girl.

His parents are English Jewish immigrants to the U.S. Steve’s father is an artist and his mother is an interior designer. He is a brother of actor Neil Antin; actress, entrepreneur, singer, dancer, choreographer, and clothing designer Robin Antin, who founded the band The Pussycat Dolls; and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was named Abraham Geller (whose mother’s surname was Lebovitch). Abraham was born in Mile End Old Town, London, England.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was named Rachel Fireman (whose mother’s surname was Spiegler). Rachel was born in St. Martin, London, England.