Steven Strait Biography: Age, Wife, Movies & TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, The Expanse

Steven Strait, a multifaceted American actor, singer, and former model, has carved a notable career in film and television, most recognized for his roles as Warren Peace in Sky High and Jim Holden in The Expanse.

With a background that blends modeling, music, and acting, he has demonstrated versatility across genres, from superhero comedies to gritty sci-fi dramas.

Profile

• Full Name: Steven Andrew Strait
• Stage Name: Steven Strait
• Born: March 23, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Former Model
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
• Parents: Jean Viscione, Richard Dyer Strait
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Daria Zhemkova (m. 2019), Lynn Collins (m. 2007–2013)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Steven Andrew Strait was born on March 23, 1986, in New York City, New York, USA, to Jean Viscione and Richard Dyer Strait. Raised in Greenwich Village, he grew up in a supportive family with an older brother, though specific details about his sibling are not publicly disclosed.

His ancestry is half Italian (maternal grandparents, Anthony D. Viscione and Jean Errichiello, were children of Italian immigrants) and half English (paternal grandparents, Burton Anderson Strait Jr. and Rhoda Hills Booth, trace English heritage to the 1600s in the U.S.).

He attended Village Community School for elementary and middle school, where he took performing arts classes, and later graduated from Xavier High School in 2004. His ethnicity is Italian-English, his zodiac sign is Aries, and his religious beliefs are not publicly confirmed, though some sources suggest a Christian background.

Career

Steven Strait began his career as a model during his teens, working with renowned photographers like Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, and Ellen von Unwerth for magazines such as L’Uomo Vogue, Details, Pop, Spoon, Surface, and Hollister Co. His modeling work included a feature in Weber’s 2001 book, All-American: Short Stories. Before modeling, he worked at a local gym, replacing weights. His acting debut came at age 15 in 2001, playing Teenage Bobby in an episode of Third Watch.

In 2004, he moved to California to pursue acting full-time and landed his first film role as Warren Peace in Disney’s Sky High (2005), a superhero comedy starring Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston, where he also covered The Fixx’s “One Thing Leads to Another” for the soundtrack. That same year, he starred as Luke Falcon in Undiscovered, contributing seven original songs to the soundtrack, showcasing his musical talents.

In 2006, he played Caleb Danvers in the supernatural thriller The Covenant ($37.5 million box office). His role as D’Leh in 10,000 BC (2008), directed by Roland Emmerich, grossed $269.7 million worldwide, followed by Stop-Loss (2008) as Michael Colson and City Island (2009) as Tony Nardella ($7.8 million). Other films include After (2012), Sleeping with the Fishes (2013), Hot (2014), Life Like (2019), and Spinning Gold (2023) as Gene Simmons.

On television, he played Jonathan David in HMS (2010), Jackson Cooper in Chase (2010), Stevie Evans in Magic City (2012–2013), and Brooks in Revenge (2014). His most prominent role is James “Jim” Holden in The Expanse (2015–2022), a critically acclaimed sci-fi series on SyFy and Amazon Prime Video. As a musician, he signed with Lakeshore Records and is working on a solo album, The Tribe. His diverse career spans acting, music, and modeling, with recent projects indicating continued growth.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @steven.strait
• Twitter Handle: @StraitSteven

Personal Life

Steven Strait, 39, is married to Russian model Daria Zhemkova, whom he began dating around 2016 and married in 2019. They maintain a low-profile relationship, with their first public appearance together at a Los Angeles exhibition in November 2016. Previously, he was married to actress Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) from December 23, 2007, to 2013, after dating for four years; they divorced amicably without children.

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing approximately 76 kg (167 lbs), Steven has brown hair, brown eyes, and an athletic build, often wearing spectacles. A fitness enthusiast, he enjoys working out, playing the guitar, singing, and painting, with his artwork featured in exhibitions.

Discography:

• Sky High Soundtrack (2005) – Covered “One Thing Leads to Another”
• Undiscovered Soundtrack (2005) – Contributed seven original songs
• Upcoming solo album, The Tribe (Lakeshore Records, release date TBD)

Filmography:

• Sky High (2005) – Warren Peace ($86.4 million box office)
• Undiscovered (2005) – Luke Falcon
• The Covenant (2006) – Caleb Danvers ($37.5 million)
• 10,000 BC (2008) – D’Leh ($269.7 million)
• Stop-Loss (2008) – Michael Colson
• City Island (2009) – Tony Nardella ($7.8 million)
• After (2012) – Freddy
• Sleeping with the Fishes (2013) – Dominic Sebastiani
• Hot (2014) – Jones
• Extra Credit and Arthur Darks (2016) – Arthur Darks
• Life Like (2019) – Henry
• Spinning Gold (2023) – Gene Simmons

Television:

• Third Watch (2001) – Teenage Bobby
• HMS (2010) – Jonathan David
• Chase (2010) – Jackson Cooper
• Magic City (2012–2013) – Stevie Evans
• Revenge (2014) – Brooks
• The Expanse (2015–2022) – James “Jim” Holden
• 30 Rock (2009) – Minor Role

Net Worth

Steven Strait has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $8 million USD. His wealth is derived from his acting roles in films like Sky High ($86.4 million), The Covenant ($37.5 million), 10,000 BC ($269.7 million), and City Island ($7.8 million), as well as his lead role in The Expanse.