Brian Steele is an American actor who is best known for frequently playing monsters in films and television. In 2018, he appeared as The Robot in ''Lost in Space''. Steele stands at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m).

Career

On television, Steele was the third (of three) actors to play the Bigfoot called Harry in the series ''

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'', starting in 1992, before moving on to play creatures in theatrical motion pictures, with roles like Mr. Wink in '' Hellboy 2: The Golden Army'' wearing over 130 pounds of makeup. Steele has portrayed Drake Beast in '' Blade: Trinity'', Sammael in ''

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'', Lycan werewolves in ''

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'' and '' Underworld: Rise of the Lycans'', William Corvinus in '' Underworld: Evolution'',

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in ''

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'', Berzerker Predator in ''

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'', and a Bigfoot in the Eduardo Sánchez horror-thriller film '' Exists''.

Personal life

As a young child, Steele was described as perpetually hyperactive and adventurous. Growing up, he had no real career dream or direction for himself. But at the age of 24, moved to

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which proved to be a defining moment of his life. He first found employment at

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working as

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, but soon found himself in an on-screen role due to his towering stature. Steele has participated in multiple ultra-distance, self-supported cycling races, including the Tour Divide mountain bike race and the

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. He was featured in the 2014 documentary "Inspired to Ride".

Filmography

Television

References

External links

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official website
* Living people American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Michigan People from Milford, Michigan 1953 births {{US-film-actor-stub