Stephen Kunken is an American actor best known for playing Hal (Broadway replacement) in Proof.
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Best Known For:The television program Billions
Breakthrough:Appeared on Broadway in Frost/Nixon in 2007
10 Quick Facts About Stephen Kunken
- Full Name: Stephen Kunken
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Proof
- Current Role: Actor
- Current Show: Billions
- Date of Birth: April 23, 1971
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Upper Village, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Stephen Kunken Age
Stephen Kunken is 55 years old. He was born on April 23, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
Education
He attended The Juilliard School.
- The Juilliard School
Career & Work
Stephen Kunken's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Linden Lane Films.
Role: Stage actor
Period: 2025–2026
Organization: Linden Lane Films
Role: Founding partner and film director
Period: 2020s
Details: Develops stage and screen projects, including directing Before/During/After.
Role: Film and television actor
Period: 2000s–2020s
Role: Broadway and Off-Broadway actor
Period: 2000–2012
Rise to Fame
Stephen Kunken rose to prominence for his role in the film Bridge of Spies.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Bridge of Spies, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Billions.
Television
- TV Show: Billions (Ari Spyros, 2016-2023)
- TV Show: The Handmaid’s Tale (Actor, 2017-2025)
- TV Show: A Spy Among Friends (Actor, 2022)
- TV Show: TwentyTwentySix (Actor, 2026)
Film
- Film: Bridge of Spies (Actor, 2015)
- Film: The Wolf of Wall Street (Actor, 2013)
- Film: Before/During/After (Director, 2020)
- Work: Proof (Hal (Broadway replacement), 2002)
Awards & Achievements
- Best Featured Actor in a Play (nomination) — Tony Awards — 2010 — Enron
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (nomination) — Outer Critics Circle Awards — 2007 — Frost/Nixon
- Distinguished Performance (nomination) — Drama League Awards — 2026 — Kyoto
Stephen Kunken Family & Relationships
Stephen Kunken is married to Jenn Thompson. He has 1 child, Naomi Kunken.
- Children:
- Naomi Kunken
Personal Information
- Full Name: Stephen Kunken
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 23, 1971
- Age: 55
- Birthday: April 23
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Upper Village, New York
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jenn Thompson
- Children: Naomi Kunken
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Jenn Thompson (Spouse • Wife and theatre director)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/stephenkunken
