Stephen Kunken Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows & Movies

Stephen Michael Kunken is an American actor and director known for his extensive work in theater, television, and film.

A Juilliard graduate and Tony Award nominee for his portrayal of Andy Fastow in the Broadway production of Enron, he has also gained recognition for recurring roles as Ari Spyros on Showtime’s Billions and Commander Warren Putnam on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.

His screen credits include films such as All Good Things, The Bay, and Hillbilly Elegy.

Stephen Kunken
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Real Name:	Stephen Michael Kunken
Stage Name:	Stephen Kunken
Born:	30 April 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.83 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Kunken
Spouse:	Jenn Thompson (m. 2005)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Naomi Kunken
Occupation:	Actor, director
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Stephen Kunken was born on 30 April 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, to Mr. and Mrs. Kunken. His father worked as a dentist and his mother was a former grade school teacher.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University in 1993 before attending the Juilliard School’s Graduate Acting Program as a member of Drama Division Group 26 (1993–1997), where he received the John Houseman Prize and the Pearl and Rolands Grant. He is of Jewish heritage and his religion is Judaism.

Career

Stephen Kunken built a strong foundation in theater after graduating from Juilliard. He made his Broadway debut as a replacement in Proof and went on to appear in productions including Festen, Frost/Nixon (earning Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominations), Tom Stoppard’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, High opposite Kathleen Turner, and The Columnist.

His performance as Andy Fastow in Enron (2010) brought him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He has also worked extensively off-Broadway and in regional theater.

On television, Kunken became widely recognized for his role as Chief Compliance Officer Ari Spyros across multiple seasons of Showtime’s Billions (2016–2023) and as Commander Warren Putnam on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale (2017–2022). Additional television credits include appearances on The Affair, Law & Order, The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and the miniseries A Spy Among Friends.

In film he has appeared in Bamboozled (2000), Taking Woodstock (2009), All Good Things (2010), The Bay (2012), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Still Alice (2014), Bridge of Spies (2015), Café Society (2016), Jason Bourne (2016), and Hillbilly Elegy (2020).

Kunken made his feature directorial debut with Before/During/After (2020), which received festival awards, and continues to balance acting with directing and stage work, including a leading role in the play Kyoto.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bigskunks

Personal Life

Stephen Kunken has been married to stage director Jenn Thompson since 2005. The couple have one daughter, Naomi Kunken, whom they adopted from Ethiopia. They reside in the New York area.

Filmography

• All Good Things (2010)
• The Bay (2012)
• The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
• Still Alice (2014)
• Bridge of Spies (2015)
• Café Society (2016)
• Billions (2016–2023)
• The Handmaid’s Tale (2017–2022)
• Hillbilly Elegy (2020)
• Before/During/After (2020) – also Director
• A Spy Among Friends (2022)

Net Worth

Stephen Kunken has an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million. His earnings derive from a sustained career in Broadway theater (including a Tony-nominated performance), long-running television roles on prestige series such as Billions and The Handmaid’s Tale, supporting film appearances, and work as a director.

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