Harvey Stephens
| Harvey Stephens | |
|---|---|
| Born | Harvey Spencer Stephens 12 November 1970 Putney, England |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1975–2006 |
| Notable work | The Omen (1976) |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Harvey Spencer Stephens (born 12 November 1970) is an English actor. He is known for playing the role of the devil child Damien Thorn in the 1976 film The Omen, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture – Male.
Biography
Stephens was born in Putney, London and attended Malory Comprehensive School (now Haberdashers' Knights Academy), Bromley. At four years old, he was chosen for the role of Damien Thorn, which required his blond hair to be dyed dark brown. Director Richard Donner selected Stephens after the young actor attacked him, punching Donner in the testicles during an audition.
The Omen was Stephens' only major film role. He later appeared in the 1980 TV movie Gauguin the Savage and had a bit part in the 2006 remake of The Omen. He also appeared in the 2005 documentary The Curse of the Omen, discussing the eerie coincidences surrounding the original film. In 2008, Stephens was interviewed on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius Radio, where he mentioned his involvement in autograph signings and horror conventions.
Arrest
On 13 January 2017, Stephens was given a suspended prison sentence for a road rage attack on two cyclists in Westerham, Kent, on 21 August 2016. Stephens assaulted the cyclists after a dispute, leading to injuries. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years, and ordered to undergo rehabilitation, perform 150 hours of unpaid work, and pay compensation to the victims.[1][2]
Filmography
- The Omen (1976) – Damien Thorn
- Gauguin the Savage (1980, TV Movie) – Young Emil
- The Omen (2006) – Tabloid Reporter #3
References
- ↑ Omen star Harvey Spencer Stephens sentenced for road rage attack, bbc.co.uk; accessed 2 March 2018.
- ↑ "Actor who played 'The Omen's Damien sentenced on Friday 13th for road rage", theguardian.com, 13 January 2017; accessed 2 March 2018.
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