Steve Railsback is an American actor, producer and director born in Dallas, Texas on November 16, 1945. He was raised in Wichita Falls and developed an interest in acting at the age of 7. After graduating high school, he moved to New York to pursue acting and studied at the Actors Studio. His first film role was in The Visitors (1972) and he gained recognition for his portrayal of cult leader and mass murderer Charles Manson in Helter Skelter (1976). Railsback has since appeared in a variety of films and television series, including The Stunt Man (1980), From Here to Eternity (1979), Neo Ned (2005), King of the Lost World (2005), Plaguers (2008), Ready or Not (2009) and Follow the Prophet (2009). He is known for his dangerous, chameleon-like portrayals and his scariest-looking pair of eyes in the business.
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Steve Railsback is a multi-talented individual in the entertainment industry, best known for his remarkable contributions as an actor, producer, and director. With an impressive career spanning several decades, Railsback has amassed a net worth of approximately $700,000 as of 2024. Hailing from the United States, he has left an indelible mark in the world of film and television, captivating audiences with his exceptional performances and skillful storytelling. Railsback's diverse talents and dedication to his craft have undoubtedly contributed to his success and the financial prosperity he enjoys today.
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Biography/Timeline
1960
Railsback was a student of Lee Strasberg and the Actors Studio and in the late 1960s and early 1970s spent 10 years working in theatre in New York City. He once said that he found Strasberg extremely difficult to work with.
1976
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 miniseries 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.
2008
In 2008, he appeared in the science fiction/horror movie film Plaguers.
2019
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.