STEVE HOWEY

Full Name, Age & Place of Birth

Steven Michael Robert Howey was born on July 12, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. He’s currently 47 years old, bringing over 30 years of experience in film and television .

Early Life & Education

Growing up in Texas with Scottish heritage, Steve later moved to Colorado, where he graduated from Green Mountain High School in Lakewood. Leveraging his height and athletic ability, he attended Northeastern Junior College on a basketball scholarship. Inspired by his father’s acting workshop, he chose to pursue a career in acting .

Breakthrough TV Roles

Steve’s first major TV role was Van Montgomery on Reba (2001–2007), appearing in 125 episodes. His portrayal as the lovable son-in-law built his early fanbase .

In 2010, he landed the role of Kevin “Kev” Ball on Shameless, a messy yet devoted dad and bartender—portraying the character consistently across all 134 episodes through 2021 . He later made guest appearances on shows like New Girl, Law & Order: SVU, SEAL Team, and most recently Happy’s Place in 2024, marking a fun Reba reunion .

Notable Films

Steve has brought his charm to the big screen in diverse roles:

• Supercross (2005): played MX racer K.C. Carlyle in this off-road motorsports film .

• DOA: Dead or Alive (2006): took on the character Weatherby alongside Jaime Pressly .

• Romantic comedies Bride Wars (2009) and Something Borrowed (2011): played Daniel Williams and Marcus respectively .

• Comedic horror spoof Stan Helsing (2009): starred in the title role, adding to his versatility .

• Recent hits: appeared in Netflix’s action‑horror Day Shift (2022) and Game Over, Man! (2018) .

Personal Life & Philanthropy

Steve was married to actress Sarah Shahi from 2009 until 2021, and they have three children together: son William Wolf and twins Violet Moon and Knox Blue . Following their divorce, he continues to be active in fitness—sharing workouts on Instagram—and participates in charity events like triathlon fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital .

Recent Highlights & Comebacks

• Reba Reunion: Guest-starred as Danny in Happy’s Place (2024), reuniting with former co-stars Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman .

• Shameless Legacy: His portrayal of Kev still resonates, leading to roles in Day Shift and True Lies (2023–2024) .

Summary

From his Texas-Colorado upbringing and athletic scholarship to standout roles in Reba and Shameless, Steve Howey has built a diverse career across comedy, drama, and action. With recent reunions and fitness-driven philanthropy, he remains a beloved figure on-screen and off.