What is Stephen Baldwin's Net Worth and Salary?
Stephen Baldwin is an American actor, director, producer, and author who has a net worth of $1 million. Following the path of his actor brothers Alec, Daniel, and William, Stephen's early career included guest roles in late 80s and early 90s sitcoms like 'Kate and Allie' and 'Family Ties'. He transitioned to films with roles in 'Born on the Fourth of July,' '8 Seconds,' 'Threesome,' and his standout performance as McManus in 'The Usual Suspects.' However, his trajectory changed with projects that drew poor reviews leading to financial struggles, including home foreclosure by 2009. To cope, Baldwin turned to reality TV, appearing on shows like 'Celebrity Mole Hawaii,' 'Celebrity Apprentice,' and 'Celebrity Big Brother (UK).' He continues to work primarily in that domain.
Early Life
Stephen Andrew Baldwin was born on May 12, 1966, in Massapequa, New York, into a Catholic family. His parents, Carol and Alexander, raised him alongside his siblings: Alec, William, Daniel, Jane, and Elizabeth. During high school, Stephen was an active member of the varsity wrestling team, and post-graduation, he studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career
Stephen Baldwin began his acting career in 1987 on 'American Playhouse' and guest-starred on 'Family Ties' in 1988, also appearing in 'Homeboy' and 'The Beast.' His notable role came in 1989 with 'The Young Riders,' which ran for three seasons. Throughout the 1990s, Baldwin starred in 20 films, including 'Crossing the Bridge' (1992) and 'The Usual Suspects' (1995), and in 2000, he played Barney Rubble in 'The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.'
His television career continued with hosting duties on Syfy's hidden camera show 'Syfy' and directing the documentary short 'Livin' It' in 2004. Despite occasional cameos, like in Vince Vaughn's 'Fred Claus,' Baldwin's later years have seen him gravitate towards religious films such as 'Faith of Our Fathers' (2015) and 'The Apostle Peter: Redemption' (2016).
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Financial Issues
Stephen Baldwin faced significant financial troubles in 2009, including the foreclosure of his Rockland County home and accumulation of massive mortgage debt, leading him to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In 2013, he was fined $300,000 for failing to file state taxes.
Activism
Converted to a born-again Christian post-9/11, Baldwin launched Breakthrough Ministry in 2006 and Antioch Ministry in 2008 to spread his faith through culturally relevant messages. In 2009, he further founded 'Now More Than Ever,' focusing on reaching military personnel worldwide.
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Personal Life
Stephen married Brazilian graphic designer Kennya Deodato on June 10, 1990. The couple has two daughters, Alaia and Hailey Baldwin, who is married to singer Justin Bieber. Stephen notably got an 'HM' tattoo after accepting a dare from Miley Cyrus.
Kevin Costner Lawsuit
In 2010, Baldwin sued Kevin Costner for $3.8 million over oil-separating technology agreements stemming from the Deepwater Horizon spill. A jury ruled in Costner's favor in June 2012.
Awards and Nominations
Stephen Baldwin's accolades include an Awards Circuit Community Award and a National Board of Review award for 'The Usual Suspects' in 1995. He also received a Stinker Award for 'Biodome' in 1996 and several nominations, including a DVD Exclusive Award for 'Slap Shot 2' in 2003 and a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Hoboken International Film Festival in 2008.
