10 Most Famous Stevens To Celebrate National Steven Day

The name "Steven" may be easy to remember since there are several Stevens with unforgettable works and careers. And to make sure they're not consigned to oblivion, Stevens all over the world have a holiday to celebrate every Dec. 20!

Despite sharing the same name, here is a list of famous Stevens who made their mark in the field they were passionate about.

1. Steven Spielberg

In the discussion of being unforgettable, Steven Spielberg tops the list.

Most of his work, which includes over 32 feature films and counting, has been part of the blockbuster culture. He has also mastered the art of making movies graced with historical pertinence, such as "Jaws" (1975), "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982), "Jurassic Park" (1992) and "Schindler's List" (1993).

Spielberg recently released a new film titled "The Fabelmans," which is a coming-of-age story that mostly mirrored Spielberg's early endeavors in filmmaking. The movie won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival. It is also slated to receive the Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 5, 2023.

2. Steven Tyler

The frontman of the American rock band Aerosmith, Steven Tyler, is also on the list. Aside from his music career, Tyler is pretty much known for his signature look and fashion style — long, curly, messy hair with streaks of blonde highlights and layered outerwear with a blazer-trouser classic base.

Tyler has a $150 million net worth.

3. Steven Yeun

Imagine being Glenn Rhee on "The Walking Dead" surrounded by zombies. Then, a few years later, you get the chance to play the lead in an award-winning movie about a Korean-American family trying to make it in America. Well, that's Steven Yeun. Aside from these two pivotal roles, he also seized chances in television and movies that defined his career.

In 2010, he had a brief appearance as Sebastian on "The Big Bang Theory." He also starred in the films "Okja" (2017), "Sorry to Bother You" (2018) and "Burning" (2018).

His portrayal of Ricky "Jupe" Park in Jordan Peele's "Nope" is just one example of his recent stellar acting.

4. Steven Adler

If you have ever air drummed and head banged to "Sweet Child O' Mine," a lot of it was probably because of the contagious intensity of drumming by Guns and Roses drummer Steven Adler. He also played a part in songwriting for the hard rock band.

Adler has done work off the stool as an actor and composer, including in the films "Megamind" (2010), "Gone Baby Gone" (2007) and "The Dead Pool" (1988), according to IMDb.

5. Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh is regarded as a pioneer of American independent cinema—a visionary whose innovation pushed the limits of low-budget filmmaking. Whether they're low-budget indies or blockbusters in Hollywood, creativity is essential. To put it simply, Soderbergh has explored all the nooks and crannies of both studios.

His debut feature, the erotic drama film "Sex, Lies, and Videotape," released in 1989, had a major influence on the independent cinema movement of the '90s. But he's also the mastermind behind box office hits, including "Erin Brockovich" (2000), "Ocean's Eleven" (2001), "Contagion" (2011) and "Magic Mike" (2011).

6. Steven Van Zandt

According to his IMDb page, "The Sopranos" star Steven Van Zandt is also a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, activist and author. Nonetheless, he is remembered mostly for his 1975 stint with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.

7. Steven Ogg

A true artist on his own, Steven Ogg played the part of Trevor Philips in the critically acclaimed video game "Grand Theft Auto V" (2013) and is well-recognized as a leading voice and motion capture artist from Canada, as per IMDb.

Before his "GTA" gig in 2013, Ogg starred in a few television series, including "Law & Order" (1990) and "Third Watch" (1999), after settling in New York.

He recently appeared in the 2022 Will Smith picture "Emancipation," directed by Antoine Fuqua.

8. Steven Seagal

Actor, producer, writer, martial artist, and musician Steven Frederic Seagal was born in Lansing, Michigan. Seagal played action film roles in "Above the Law" (1991), "Under Siege" (1992) and "Exit Wounds" (2001).

Seagal's background in martial arts, which he began studying at the age of seven and continued until he attained black belts in Karate, Judo, and Kendo, explains his uncanny ability to handle himself in any action scene. He broke new ground by becoming the first foreigner to own an Aikido school in Japan.

9. Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard is a former Liverpool FC player and the current manager of the English Football Club and Premier League club Aston Villa. Before settling on the sidelines, Gerrard was largely regarded as one of the most important midfielders in English football, according to the National Football Museum.

10. Steven R. McQueen

Who would forget about the cult-favorite "Vampire Dairies"? The supernatural drama series starred Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert, one of the protagonists. He was a regular on the show for six seasons.

He also starred in the following films: the thriller "Piranha 3D" (2010), the sci-fi comedy "Minutemen" (2008) and the romantic drama "Home by Spring" (2018).