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Joseph David "Joe" Keery (born April 24, 1992) is an American actor & musician. He is best known for portraying Steve Harrington in the American science-fiction horror web television series, Stranger Things (2016), as well as a contributing musician for the American psychedelic rock band Post Animal.

Keery grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where he attended River Valley Charter School for elementary and middle school, and then Newburyport High School. He is the second of five children and grew up surrounded by 4 sisters. During his younger years he attended Theater in the Open, a performing arts camp at Maudslay State Park, but ultimately began acting in high school, performing there initially at his sister's insistence. Keery went on to study at The Theatre School at DePaul University and graduated in 2014.

After graduating from DePaul, Keery went to over a hundred auditions. Before his breakout role in Stranger Things, Keery appeared in a KFC, Domino's, and amiibo commercial, and had roles in Empire (2015) and Chicago Fire (2012). His first appearance in a full-length film was in Stephen Cone's indie, Henry Gamble's Birthday Party (2015).

In late 2015, Keery was cast in Stranger Things. He initially auditioned for the role of Jonathan, but later sent in a tape for his character, Steve. He was promoted from recurring cast to a series regular for the second season of Stranger Things, which premiered on October 27, 2017.

Aside from acting, Keery is also a musician. He is one of the guitarists for Chicago-based garage and psych-rock band Post Animal. Their debut full-length album was released in October 2015. The band's sophomore album, When I Think Of You In A Castle, was released in April 2018 and saw Keery contributing his guitar playing as well as vocals. As of 2019, Keery is no longer a touring member of the band.

Previously, Keery released music under the name "Cool Cool Cool".

Judith Woodward Hoag is an American actress from Newburyport, Massachusetts who is known for playing April O'Neil from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and Gwen Piper from Halloweentown. She acted in other films including Michael Bay's 1998 film Armageddon, A Nightmare on Elm Street, a deleted scene of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, I Am Number Four and Hitchcock.

Born and raised in New England, Steve attended Carnegie Mellon University's acting program in Pittsburgh briefly before graduating from The Juilliard School's Drama Division in New York. While in college, his short film "Samantha Moonley's Greatest Feeling" won the Centerpiece award at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in 2016.

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Bob Duggan was born on 17 May 1924 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and executive, known for Cruising (1980), The Invaders (1967) and The Fugitive (1963). He died on 8 February 1998 in Riverside, California, USA.

Ross Cook was born in Newburyport, MA. He has four sisters and a brother. His family moved to Mandeville, LA in 1987 and have been there ever since. After graduating from high school he joined the Air Force where he served for eight years working as a crew chief on the F-15 Eagle. He was awarded several medals during his tenure including the Air Force Commendation Medal and was also voted Crew Chief of the Year by his peers of the 159th Fighter Wing. After leaving the service, he married his college sweetheart Kate Butler. In 2009 Ross and a couple of friends bought the LSU "staple hangout" Bogie's Bar in Baton Rouge and they still own it today. Once the bar was working the way all the partners thought it should, Ross had more free time to explore other interests, such as acting. Ever since Ross was a child he had an affinity for movies. With the help of a friend, he started dabbling in background work and immediately took a liking to it. Ross has now done fifteen movies/shows and is always looking forward to his next role.

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Chris Foster was born in 1978 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. Chris is a producer, known for The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019), Solace (2015) and Blow the Man Down (2019).

Donny Hall was born on 19 October 1982 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Bouquet by Numbers (2017), Through Your Eyes (2007) and Breaking Tradition: The Hugh McElroy Story.

William J. Kelly was born on 16 June 1875 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for A Woman's Resurrection (1915), Lily of the Dust (1924) and Six of a Kind (1934). He was married to Doris B.. He died on 17 May 1949 in New York City, New York, USA.

Michael Dolan was born on 27 October 1973 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for The Sacrifice (2005).

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Kerry O'Brien was born on 4 April 1985 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. Kerry is known for Surrogates (2009), Fair Game (2010) and The Invention of Lying (2009).

Ian Harbilas was born on 1 June 1974 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. He is an editor, known for Chicago P.D. (2014), Warehouse 13 (2009) and 10.5 (2004).

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