Episode 91 – Revisiting The Sensational Career of 80s Star Andrew Stevens – Part 1

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros interviews film producer, director, and actor Andrew Stevens. Stevens is best known for his role in the glitzy miniseries "Hollywood Wives," based on the work of author Jackie Collins, and for portraying Casey Denault on the hit 1980s prime-time soap opera “Dallas”, in which he appeared for two seasons.

During their candid conversation, Andrew shares his memories of growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, with his grandparents and in Beverly Hills with his mother, Stella Stevens. He reflects on taking acting classes in high school and how he met his first agent at a Hollywood party, which led to him auditioning for various roles. He discusses landing his first job on the popular police drama “Adam-12” and his experience working with the legendary Kirk Douglas on Brian De Palma's film “The Fury”. He describes how his fame skyrocketed with the success of the miniseries “The Bastard” and “The Rebels”, which captivated audiences nationwide. He also shares his feelings upon being nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his acclaimed performance in the film “The Boys from Company C” and recounts what it was like to play Casey Denault on “Dallas”, alongside ‘J.R. Ewing’ himself - the iconic Larry Hagman.

ANDREW STEVENS

Andrew Stevens is a film producer, director and actor who has produced and financed over 175 motion pictures from micro-budgeted independents to mega-budgeted studio theatrical releases.

The only child of actress Stella Stevens, he started his acting career appearing in cult thrillers such as “Massacre at Central High” (1976), “Vigilante Force” (1976) and “Day of the Animals (1977), as well as the cult horror Brian DePalma film “The Fury” (1978) starring Kirk Douglas. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in “The Boys in Company C” (1978), and later starred with Charles Bronson in two films, “Death Hunt” (1981) and “10 to Midnight” (1983). 

Stevens also starred in the TV mini-series “The Bastard” (1978) and “The Rebels” (1979), based on the John Jakes novels. He appeared opposite Dennis Weaver and Susan Dey in the short-lived drama “Emerald Point N.A.S.”, he played a playboy/tennis bum in “Columbo: Murder in Malibu”, and was one of J.R. Ewing's stooges Casey Denault, on “Dallas”, for two seasons, beginning in 1987. He also played Ted Rorchek in the 1981-82 television series “Code Red”. He was the male lead in the miniseries “Hollywood Wives” (1985). And also starred in the erotic thriller “Night Eyes”(1990) and its sequels.

Stevens has directed twelve feature films, including three HBO premiere movies and one SHOWTIME premiere movie, as well as and multiple episodic television shows including, "Walker Texas Ranger", “General Hospital”, “Swamp Thing” and “Silk Stalkings”. 

In early 1990, Stevens left the public eye to become an independent entrepreneur writing, producing, directing and financing films for his own companies. He was President/CEO of Franchise Pictures, which produced films for Warner Bros. from 1999 through 2005, including “The Whole Nine Yards” and its sequel, “The Whole Ten Yards”, as well as “The In-Laws”.

Named "One of the most prolific producers in Hollywood" by the Hollywood Reporter, Stevens' films have generated over $1 Billion in world-wide revenues. He currently operates Andrew Stevens Entertainment and Stevens Entertainment Group. He continues to produce and sell movies in addition to being an author, educator, motivational speaker and industry consultant.

Andrew Stevens Website –  https://andrewstevens.info/

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