Steve J. Spears

Steven John Peter Spears (22 January 1951 – 16 October 2007) was an Australian playwright, actor, writer and singer. His most famous work was The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin (1976). He was cited as "one of Australia's most celebrated playwrights". Spears studied law at the University of Adelaide, but through writing and performing student revues, was distracted into a career in the theatre. Spears died in Aldinga, South Australia, from brain cancer in 2007. He was 56.

Steve J. Spears is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 8 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Magic Mountain (1997), E Street (1989), Mad Max 2 (1981), The Empty Beach (1985), Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train (1987), Cody: A Family Affair (1994), Afraid to Dance (1989), Temperament Unsuited (1978). The recorded credits span 1978 to 1997, including 6 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.