Fisher Stevens

Career overview

Stephen Fisher, who works under the name Fisher Stevens, was born on November 27, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He began his screen career as an actor and quickly became identified with the role of Ben in the science‑fiction comedies Short Circuit (1986) and its sequel Short Circuit 2 (1988). Those early performances established him as a recognizable presence in late‑1980s cinema and opened the way for a steady stream of supporting and character parts.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s Stevens appeared in a range of films that highlighted his versatility. He was cast in the courtroom drama Reversal of Fortune (1990), the political satire Bob Roberts (1992), the cyber‑thriller Hackers (1995), and the romantic comedy Anything Else (2003). More recently he contributed to the ensemble cast of Hail, Caesar! (2016), further demonstrating his ability to move between genres and periods.

In addition to his work in mainstream releases, Stevens has been a frequent collaborator with director Wes Anderson, appearing in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), the animated feature Isle of Dogs (2018), and The French Dispatch (2021). His acting résumé on the database lists 165 credited performances, reflecting a career that spans several decades and encompasses a wide variety of film and television projects.