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My Take
Steve Railsback is one of those character actors I deeply respect. Playing Charles Manson in 1976 took real nerve, and his work in The Stunt Man and Lifeforce shows a performer unafraid of unsettling, uncompromising roles. That 2000 Sitges Best Actor award felt like overdue recognition from people who knew the craft. What draws me to him is his range beyond acting, into directing and producing. He never became a household name, but the moment he appears on screen, the atmosphere shifts. I'll always take that kind of quiet, committed artisanry over flashier, emptier stardom any day.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Railsback
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・レイルズバック
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・れいるずばっく
- Born
- November 16, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film producer / film director / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- S. H. Rider High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Railsback born?
Born November 16, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Steve Railsback from?
Steve Railsback is from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What does Steve Railsback do?
Steve Railsback works as television actor, film actor, film producer, film director, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.