Steven Grives
Steven Grives
Actor
Steven was born on in Lordsworth, Warwickshire, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), Scooby-Doo (2002), Beastmaster (2004), Sinbad and the Minotaur (2011)..
Biography
After graduating from the Drama Centre in London, Steven commenced acting in various repertory companies including Exeter, Newcastle, the Royal Exchange Company Manchester, Watford, St Andrews and the English Shakespeare Company, Regents Park.
His appearances in the West End include “Camelot" with the late Laurence Harvey at Drury Lane; the leading role in “Wren" at the Mayfair; and “The Undertaking" with the late Kenneth Williams at the Fortune.
Television appearances include: The Brylcreem Boys & A Light That Shines (BBC), Sandbaggers (Yorkshire TV) Flambards and Second Chance (Granada)
In 1980 Steven moved to Sydney, Australia to work on the television mini-series Sarah Dane. In 1987 Steven produced a film starring Rupert Everett and Hugo Weaving called The Right Hand Man, a love story set in the colony of Victoria in 1860.
Steven’s business history includes the founding of Fonebox Pty Ltd in 2003, a telecommunications company that was sold in 2016 to a NASDAQ-listed US company.
Steven has five children. His three sons, two daughters and three grandchildren all reside in Brisbane.
In late 2016, Steven and his wife Leanne purchased Posticcia Nuova in Tuscany, from the estate of the late Australian artist Jeffery Smart. He now lives in Byron Bay with his wife Leanne.
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Reviews
Although the story isn’t entirely timeless, the incredible cast carry this show proudly on their shoulders with their impeccable physicality and comedic timing. The standouts would definitely be Fiona Kennedy, who played the devious Fay, and Steven Grives as the hilariously corrupt Truscott. They drove the story along at an entrancing and rhythmic lightning pace, and many times, I found myself in stitches throughout the show at multiple points.
Noah Cotgrove - Whats The Show | Read Review Here
Steven Grives was brilliant as Truscott, perfectly embodying misplaced and untrustworthy authority. His timing was remarkable, particularly when shifting at pace between the ordinary and the absurd. His performance was both commanding and threatening, making great use of his magnificent stage presence.
David Wilson - Absoloute Theatre | Read Review Here
As Inspector Truscott, who starts life as “The Man from the Water Board”, Steven Grives appears as a Sherlock Holmes lookalike with raincoat, trilby hat, moustache and pipe. He appears to guess the secrets of Nurse Fay, whose crimes he has been tracking, while being blind to the real story of the body that is constantly being moved around. He shows an increasingly dark and malicious side to his easily corruptible persona as the play proceeds.
He also keeps the action moving at a cracking pace and has some of the best lines in the play, such as, ‘Policemen like red squirrels must be protected’, and responds to Fay’s declaration, ‘The British police used to be run by men of integrity’ with ‘That is a mistake which has been rectified’.
Suzannah Conway - ArtsHub | Read Review Here
Steven Grives was superb as Truscott, the detective posing as an inspector from the water board. In a performance reminiscent of Bookman, the Library Cop from Seinfeld, his dry, suspicious wit and gruff delivery was right on the money, complete with hat and trench coat. James Enwright had a notable Act Two cameo as Truscott’s colleague, Meadows.
Sarah Skubala - Theatre Travels | Read Review Here
Grives’ performance as Lionel Percy was expressive, and there were many moments of engaging silence, including his first viewing of the painting, as the audience watched his face closely for changing expressions. This kind of close-up storytelling is only possible in intimate theatres like Ad Astra, where it can be utilised and appreciated by an audience in such close proximity to the stage.”
Backstreet Brisbane | Read more
“Ad Astra’s talented cast have brought Bakersfield Mist to life on stage, through different vocal and physical levels, pace and timing, and have highlighted the poignant aspects of the play. It leaves the audience riveted. Congratulations to Jennifer Flowers and cast!!”
Lilian Harrington - Absolute Theatre | Read more
“Fiona lets rip with the foul-mouthed and stubborn Maude, while Steven bring the finesse and control of his wealth of experience to the conservative and restrained Lionel. They make a great team.”
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read more
“Grives brings a strong vocal quality and undeniably believable passion to his character.”
Annabel Gilbert - Theatre Haus | Read more
Other Theatre, Film & TV
THEATRE CREDITS
Queensland Theatre, Antigone – Creon
Queensland Theatre, Broken Glass - Gellburg
La Boite, Drowning Bride – Valdis
FILM CREDITS
2003 – Evil Never Dies - Capt. Reissler
2002 – Scooby-Doo – N’Goo Tuana
1997 – Paradise Road – Westmacott
1991 – Highlander II: The Quickening - Hamlet
1989 – A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child – Dr. Moore
TV CREDITS
2005 – Scooter: Secret Agent – Wilson
2003 – Fat Cow Motel – Dennis Dreeble
1999 – 2002 – BeastMaster – King Zad
1996 – Water Rats – Jonathon Goldstein
1981 – 1982 – Holiday Island – Jason Scott
1979 – Flambards – Mark Russell
Training
Drama Centre, London 1969-1972
Representation
Meissner Management
Awards
Matilda Award, 1999: Best Actor, Drowning Bride