Occupation Actor Children Lalesha Railsback Role Theatre actor | Name Steve Railsback Years active 1967-present Siblings Mike Railsback | |
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Full Name Stephen Hall Railsback Born November 16, 1945 (age 78) ( 1945-11-16 ) Dallas, Texas, U.S. Website www.steverailsbackactor.com Spouse Marcy Sobel (m. 1990), Jacqueline Giroux (m. 1980–1988) Parents Clyde Webb Railsback, Emerett Spencer Movies Lifeforce, The Stunt Man, Helter Skelter, Turkey Shoot, In the Light of the Moon Similar People Peter Firth, Mathilda May, Richard Rush, Tobe Hooper, Brad Sykes | ||
Steve railsback actor helter skelter x files the 25th hour radio show
Stephen Hall "Steve" Railsback (born November 16, 1945) is an American theatre, film, and television actor, born in Dallas, Texas. He is best known for his performances in the films The Stunt Man and his portrayal of Charles Manson in the television miniseries Helter Skelter.
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- The actor s journey steve railsback
- Personal life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
The actor s journey steve railsback
Personal life
Railsback was born Stephen Hall Railsback, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Emerett Spencer (née Sanford) and Clyde Webb Railsback. He had six brothers.
Career
Railsback was a student of Lee Strasberg and the Actors Studio and in the late sixties and early seventies spent ten years working in theatre in New York City.
He made his film debut in The Visitors, directed by Elia Kazan. He played the parts of two notorious murderers, appearing as Charles Manson in the 1976 television mini-series, Helter Skelter, and as Ed Gein in the 2000 film In the Light of the Moon. He also served as executive producer of the latter film.
Other notable roles include the part of Cameron in The Stunt Man with Peter O'Toole, the astronaut in Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce, Duane Barry in two episodes of The X-Files and Joseph Welch in the Pilot episode of Supernatural.
In 2008, he appeared in the science fiction/horror movie film Plaguers.
Filmography
Actor
2021
Night Caller as
Andrew Lubitz
2019
It Wants Blood! as
Victor Du Sang
2018
Gone Are The Days as
Jaden
2017
The Boy Who Wouldn't Turn Right (Short) as
Dr. K
2017
Decker (TV Series) as
Fictional General Cotter
- Same Old Glory (2017) - Fictional General Cotter
2015
Wild in Blue as
Charlie's Father
2014
Infiltrators as
Sebastian Koenig
2013
Deadtime Stories (TV Mini Series) as
Owen
- Invasion of the Appleheads (2013) - Owen
2012
The Man Who Sold the World (Short) as
Jack Carmichael
2012
Femme Fatales (TV Series) as
Dr. Daniel Duryea / Dr. Duryea
- Libra (2012) - Dr. Daniel Duryea
- Crazy Mary (2012) - Dr. Duryea
2010
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Kittel
- Ball of Fire (2010) - Kittel
2010
Once Fallen as
Aryan Boss
2009
Ready or Not as
Pilot
2009
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (Video) as
Alumnus Guy #5 - Special Appearance
2009
Follow the Prophet as
Senator Stanton
2008
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back (Video) as
The Owner
2008
Plaguers as
Tarver
2007
Aberration (Short) as
Dr. Mitchell (voice)
2005
Supernatural (TV Series) as
Joseph Welch
- Pilot (2005) - Joseph Welch
2005
The Devil's Rejects as
Sheriff Ken Dwyer (uncredited)
2005
Kojak (TV Series) as
Edward Saywer
- All Bets Off: Part 2 (2005) - Edward Saywer
2005
Neo Ned as
Mr. Day
2005
Intermedio as
Old Man
2004
King of the Lost World as
Larry
2004
The Handler (TV Series) as
Harley Aimes
- Give Daddy Some Sugar (2004) - Harley Aimes
2003
The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (Video) as
Police officer (uncredited)
2003
The Box as
Jake Ragna
2002
The District (TV Series) as
Charles 'Chip' Renson
- Free-Fire Zone (2002) - Charles 'Chip' Renson
2002
Slash as
Jeremiah
2002
Family Law (TV Series) as
Gary Peres
- Children of a Lesser Dad (2002) - Gary Peres
2001
The Practice (TV Series) as
Walter Dawson
- Killing Time (2001) - Walter Dawson
2001
Zigs as
Charlie
2001
Storytelling as
Mr. Kirk (segment "Non-Fiction")
2000
Ed Gein as
Ed Gein
2000
Say Goodnight, Michael (Short)
2000
Charmed (TV Series) as
Litvack
- Give Me a Sign (2000) - Litvack
1999
Me and Will as
Rob
1999
Made Men as
Kyle
1998
Disturbing Behavior as
Officer Cox
1998
Termination Man as
Dylan Pope
1997
The Visitor (TV Series) as
Colonel James Vise
- The Trial (1998) - Colonel James Vise
- The Chain (1998) - Colonel James Vise
- Miracles (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Going Home (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Caged (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Reunion (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Teufelsnacht (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- The Black Box (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Remember (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Dreams (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- The Devil's Rainbow (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Fear of Flying (1997) - Colonel James Vise
- Pilot (1997) - Colonel James Vise
1997
Pressure Point as
Arno Taylor
1997
Stranger in the House as
Jack Derby
1997
Vanishing Point (TV Movie) as
Sergeant Preston
1996
Street Corner Justice as
Sergeant Ryan Freeborn
1996
Barb Wire as
Colonel Pryzer
1995
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) as
Jerry Lee Stark
- The Guardians (1995) - Jerry Lee Stark
1994
The X-Files (TV Series) as
Duane Barry
- Ascension (1994) - Duane Barry
- Duane Barry (1994) - Duane Barry
1994
Separated by Murder (TV Movie) as
Jesse Dixon
1994
Final Mission (Video) as
Colonel Glen Anderson
1994
Save Me as
Robbins
1993
Private Wars (Video) as
Jack Manning
1993
Calendar Girl as
Roy's Father
1993
In the Line of Fire as
CIA Agent David Coppinger (uncredited)
1993
Bonds of Love (TV Movie) as
Ken Smith
1992
Sunstroke (TV Movie) as
Biggs
1992
Quake (Video) as
Kyle
1992
Forever as
William Desmond Taylor
1991
Alligator II: The Mutation as
Vincent 'Vinnie' Brown
1991
Scissors as
Alex Morgan / Cole Morgan
1991
The Young Riders (TV Series) as
Tyler
- The Peacemakers (1991) - Tyler
1990
The Cross of Iberia as
Novak
1990
Good Cops, Bad Cops (TV Movie) as
Jimmy Donnelly
1990
The Assassin as
Hank Knight
1989
The Forgotten (TV Movie) as
Lieutenant Jesse Brady
1988
Deadly Intent (Video) as
Jeff Kirkwood
1988
Distortions as
Scott Marshall
1987
The Survivalist as
Jack Tillman
1987
Blue Monkey as
Detective Jim Bishop
1987
Nukie as
Dr. Eric Harvey
1987
Scenes from the Goldmine as
Harry Spiros
1986
Spearfield's Daughter (TV Mini Series) as
Tom Border
- Episode #1.3 (1986) - Tom Border
- Episode #1.2 (1986) - Tom Border
- Episode #1.1 (1986) - Tom Border
1986
Veliki transport (TV Series) as
Pavle Paroski
- Episode #1.2 (1986) - Pavle Paroski
- Episode #1.1 (1986) - Pavle Paroski
- Episode #1.3 (1986) - Pavle Paroski
1986
The Wind (Video) as
Kesner
1986
Armed and Dangerous as
The Cowboy
1986
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) as
Johnny Davis (segment "Dead Run")
- The Leprechaun-Artist/Dead Run (1986) - Johnny Davis (segment "Dead Run")
1985
Lifeforce as
Carlsen
1985
The Hitchhiker (TV Series) as
Mickey
- Petty Thieves (1985) - Mickey (as Steven Railsback)
1984
Torchlight as
Jake Gregory
1983
The Golden Seal as
Jim Lee
1983
Veliki transport as
Pavle Paroski
1982
Trick or Treats as
Bret
1982
Turkey Shoot as
Paul Anders
1982
Deadly Games as
Billy Owens
1980
The Stunt Man as
Cameron
1979
From Here to Eternity (TV Mini Series) as
Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt
- Part III (1979) - Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt
- Part II (1979) - Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt
- Part I (1979) - Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt
1977
Angela as
Jean Lebrecque
1976
Charlie Siringo (TV Movie) as
Charlie Siringo
1976
Helter Skelter (TV Mini Series) as
Charles Manson
- Part II (1976) - Charles Manson
- Part I (1976) - Charles Manson
1974
Cockfighter as
Junior
1972
The Last Escape of Billy the Kid as
Billy The Kid
1972
The Visitors as
Sgt. Mike Nickerson
Producer
2018
Fly on the Wall (associate producer)
2007
Indecent (Short) (executive producer)
2000
Ed Gein (executive producer)
1995
The Stars Fell on Henrietta (associate producer - as Steven Railsback)
1989
The Forgotten (TV Movie) (executive producer)
Director
1995
The Spy Within
Writer
1989
The Forgotten (TV Movie) (teleplay)
Soundtrack
1976
Helter Skelter (TV Mini Series) (performer: "I'm Scratching Peace Symbols on Your Tombstone" (a.k.a. "First They Made Me Sleep in the Closet"), "Garbage Dump", "I Can't Remember When")
Thanks
2009
Scares in Space (Short) (special thanks)
2008
Plaguers (special thanks)
Self
-
Rush: The Director's Cut (Documentary) (filming) as
Self
2015
Turkey Shoot - 'Not Quite Hollywood' Extended Interviews (Video) as
Self - Actor
2013
Carlsen's Curse (Video short) as
Self
2012
Addicted to Fame (Documentary) as
Arno Taylor
2011
Vegas Cinefest as
Self
2011
The Actor's Journey (Video documentary) as
Self
2011
The Actor's Journey for Kids (Video documentary) as
Self
2010
MKP Celebrity Talk (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
2009
Scares in Space (Short) as
Self
2008
Not Quite Hollywood: Deleted and Extended Scenes (Video documentary) as
Self
2008
Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (Documentary) as
Self
2006
Working with a Master: Tobe Hooper (Video short) as
Self
2005
THS Investigates (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (2005) - Self
2005
Intermedio: Behind the Scenes (Video short) as
Self
2004
UnConventional (Documentary) as
Self
2000
The Sinister Saga of Making 'the Stunt Man' (Video documentary) as
Self
1996
The Making of... Barb Wire (Video documentary short) as
Self
1985
The Making of... 'Lifeforce' (Video short) as
Self
References
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