Steven Krueger | Perfection of a Closing Argument
On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Steven Krueger from the Showtime and Paramount+ series “Yellowjackets!” Steven delves into his journey from aspiring lawyer to accomplished actor, highlighting the moment he realized that his true passion was acting rather than law. He discusses his career trajectory, which includes notable roles in “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Originals.” Currently, he stars in the acclaimed series “Yellowjackets,” set both in the 1990s and the present day, portraying the soccer coach of a high school team stranded in the wilderness. The discussion also touches upon his ventures into directing, as Steven also recently produced and directed his first short film.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
02:47 Stephen's Journey to Nashville
04:20 Life in the Entertainment Industry
07:16 Growing Up and Career Beginnings
09:33 The Influence of Family
14:12 Breaking into Acting
26:10 Early Career Milestones
28:34 Quitting the Side Job
31:31 The Impact of Short TV Seasons
36:53 Landing the Role in Yellowjackets
39:10 Yellowjackets: Plot and Production
43:14 Directing and Producing a Short Film
47:45 The Seven Questions
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Steven Krueger
Actor
Born in Wisconsin and raised in Sarasota, FL, Steven Krueger first acquired his taste for performing after his mother encouraged him to try an acting class on his first day of high school. He went on to perform in many plays during his teens, however, it wasn’t until after college that he realized he wanted to pursue it professionally.
Despite initially moving to Los Angeles for an internship at a law firm, life had a different plan for Krueger...what began as a two-year break from his pursuit of a career as an attorney resulted in a series of successful roles in television and film. Needless to say, Krueger seemed to be destined for the spotlight.
Currently, Krueger stars as Coach Ben Scott in Showtime’s smash hit and twice Emmy nominated series Yellowjackets. Previous credits include the likes of The Originals, Roswell, New Mexico, Good Trouble, Pretty Little Liars, NCIS, Hawaii Five- O, and Columbia Pictures’ blockbuster film Goosebumps, amongst numerous others. He’s also been named one of E!’s TOP TEN SCENE STEALERS on TV.
Recently Krueger has expanded his creative endeavors, getting behind the camera as Director and Executive Producer of a short film, Leaving the Light. The film was recently shot in Atlanta and is currently in post-production, with the aim of premiering at film festivals later this year.
Outside of work, Krueger currently resides in Nashville, TN. Having been a competitive tennis player for fifteen years, and one who excelled in sports in his youth, his love for physical activity outdoors remains. He enjoys golf, pickleball, hiking,…
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