Steven Barnes is an American television and film actor, television host, television and film producer, radio personality, and digital and social media executive. He is president of Barnes Creative Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, which specializes in digital marketing and social media strategy.[1][2][3]
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| Born | Steven Barnes |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, radio personality |
| Website | www |
His acting career, which began in 1991, has comprised lead and supporting roles in several films, including The Joneses, Sex & Consequences, and No Witness.[4][5][6] He has performed guest-starring and recurring roles in several television shows, including Drop Dead Diva, One Tree Hill, Prison Break, Matchpoint, Men On Pause, MTV’s Road Rules, Guiding Light, Ned & Stacey, As the World Turns, and The Young and the Restless. In 2009, Barnes created, starred in, and produced the television series High Rise.[4][7][8][9]
From 1994 to 2003, Barnes co-hosted the Atlanta morning radio show The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie & Jimmy on 99X WNNX with Leslie Fram and Jimmy Baron, earning Billboard Magazine’s National Major Market Morning Show Award in 1996 and Radio and Records’ National Major Market Morning Show of 1999.[2][10][11] On January 5, 2023, Barnes returned to 99X Atlanta and relaunched "The Morning X" brand. [citation needed]
Early and personal life
editBarnes grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 1985. From 1998 to 2008, he was married to Stacey Sward and has 2 children from that marriage. In 2012, Barnes married Heather Searing Cook.
Credits
editRadio
edit- KEXX, Corpus Christi, TX, 6-10 pm, 1984-1985
- KPEZ, Austin, TX, Swing Shift, 1986-1987
- KBTS, Austin, TX, Swing Shift, 1987-1990
- KISQ, Corpus Christi, TX, 6-10 am, 1989-1990
- KBEQ, Kansas City, MO, 6-10 pm, 1990-1993
- WNNX, Atlanta, GA, 4-7 pm, 1993-1994
- WNNX, Atlanta, GA, 6-10 am, The Morning X with Barnes, Leslie & Jimmy, 1994-2003
- WZGC, Atlanta, GA, 6-10 am, All Access with Barnes & Firfer, 2004-2006
- WRDA - weekends, Sept 2013–???[12]
- WNNX - 6-10 am, January 5, 2023 - Present
Film
edit- The Joneses: Guy
- Sex & Consequences: Rev. Jim
- No Witness (feature): Paul Arkadian
- No Witness (short): Leiter
- Insanity: Tad Logan
- The Number: Chip Harding
- Losing Grace: Jeff
- Remember the Titans: Titan Supporter
- Irresistible Jimmy
Television
edit- Stuff You Should Know: Flip Storminson
- High Rise: Series creator, executive producer, series regular “Austin Prescott”
- Drop Dead Diva: Gary Monroe
- One Tree Hill: Starter
- Prison Break (recurring): Agent Drucker
- Matchpoint: Himself
- Men on Pause: Douglas
- MTV’s Road Rules: Himself
- Guiding Light: Fireman
- Ned & Stacey: Customer
- As The World Turns: Perp
- The Young & The Restless: Business Man
- Saints & Sinners: Anthony
- Your Honor: Jeremy
- Government Records - The Rundown: Jack Aaron
Awards
edit- Favorite Radio DJ – Creative Loafing Magazine, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000
- Best Radio Voice – Creative Loafing Magazine, 1996, 1997
- Best Morning Show – Atlanta Magazine, 1996
- National Major Market Morning Show - Billboard Magazine, 1996[11]
- Best Morning Show - Atlanta AIR Awards, 1996
- Best Morning Show – Atlanta Press, 1999
- National Major Market Morning Show Award – Radio & Records, 1999
References
edit- ^ Barnes Creative Studios
- ^ a b Barnes & Firfer: Dave’s Disc Jockeys Dominate the Morning Waves – Points North Magazine, September 2005
- ^ Hudson, Phil W. (November 27, 2015). "Steve Barnes blends tech and travel". Atlanta Business Chronicle. www.bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Big Screen Killer – Corpus Christi Caller Times
- ^ Steve Barnes in David Duchovny, Demi Moore Film, More “Real Housewives” Stuff - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ^ Film Puts Face With Radio Voice – Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 23, 2005
- ^ Steve Barnes Starting New TV Series “High Rise” - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ^ High Rise: Barnes Reaches New Heights with Innovative Drama Series - University of Texas Media
- ^ Former 99X Host Steve Barnes in an Airtran Ad, His “High Rise” Show Gets Picked Up by WAGA-TV - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ^ Catching Up With the Former Members of 99X’s Morning X - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ^ a b Local Radio Air Personality of the Year – Billboard Magazine
- ^ "Steve Barnes Joins Radio 105.7 In Atlanta For Weekends". All Access. September 26, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.