Stephen J. Austin

Stephen Austin first realized he enjoyed entertaining others while attending San Gabriel High School, just outside of Los Angeles. He split his time between performances with the Acapella Choir and appearances in productions such as "Man of La Mancha" while remaining active in the school's athletic programs. After a tour of duty with United States Navy, a momentous event occurred. Stephen made his first visit to a comedy club. The soon-to-be World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. A "home" was found and a stand-up comedian was born. Stephen watched and learned from some of the best up-and -coming stars of the day such as Vic Dunlop, Sam Kinison, Bob Saget and Gary Shandling. This experience led to a two-year stint with Los Angeles' premier improv troupe , the L.A. Connection. You can still catch Stephen performing stand-up and improv at clubs and events around the country. While studying theater arts at UCLA, Stephen returned to the acting arena with his portrayal of "Ray", the younger