Steve Hart (singer)
| Steve Hart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 February 1972 (age 43) |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | Dance-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | EMI |
| Associated acts | Worlds Apart |
Stephen (Steve) Hart (born on 29 February 1972) is a British pop singer and actor. He recorded many songs for internationally famed boy band pop-group Worlds Apart and was hand picked by American Idol's Simon Cowell.
Biography
London born Steve Hart was chosen by Simon Cowell of American Idol to become member of boy band World Apart, and signed a record deal with Arista Records/BMG Records.
Worlds Apart released their first album in the U.K. and after a number of concert tours and regular television appearances, the band became hugely popular in Europe, where they signed a record deal with EMI.
Steve became lead singer and song writer for the band. After winning Best Newcomers at the prestigious Bravo Supershow, Worlds Apart quickly became the biggest boyband in Germany and were regularly supported by the Backstreet Boys and NSync. Worlds Aparts success continued all through Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia. Due to their massive success, Worlds Apart represented France in the World Music Awards and also broke merchandise records in every concert hall in the country in the biggest ever French tour. With number one singles and albums under their belt the band sold well over 10 million records.
Worlds Apart's single "Baby Come Back" became the Nº. 1 airplay hit in Germany and Russia. The song was used as the theme on Brazils biggest TV soap. The band undertook two tours of the Far East, covering Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
In Germany the band was featured on national phone cards and their own brand of 'Capri-Sonne' orange juice was on sale in supermarkets. In France the band featured in the movie Les Visiteurs 2 and they released songs in Spanish, French, German and even Polish. Worlds Aparts success led to them filming 26 music videos and 7 long-form video releases and the sale of 138 different types of commercially-released Worlds-Apart products including such varied items as swimwear, sunglasses, bubblegum, lamps, bedlinen, footwear, motorbikes, cameras, luggage, watches, jewellery, etc. Worlds Apart photo machines and sticker machines were even positioned at airports and train stations. The biggest European candy manufacturer HARIBO produced jellied sweets in the shape of the bands members heads. As well as the official Worlds Apart magazine and numerous unofficial magazines, there was a Steve Hart magazine called Steve sold in newsagents after Steve was voted Sexiest Man In Europe for 3 years running.
Steve is an accomplished songwriter, and wrote many of Worlds Apart hits, Including songs for, Disney, Capri-Sonne, HARIBO. He has also written songs for, movies, TV shows, and numerous hits for other artists one of which being Liberty X.
Steve has based himself in Los Angeles California following the completion of his course at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and his 2 year Meisner Acting course at The Actors' Temple.
Discography
Filmography
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
| 2015 | "Meet Pursuit Delange: The Movie" | PC Hart | ||
| 2009 | Green Street Hooligans | Paul | ||
| 2006 | "A-List" | Dante | ||
| 2005 | "Forest of the Damned" | John | ||
| Television Films | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2006 | Christmas Do-Over | Joseph Henderson | ||
| Shorts | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2010 | "Dragon Soccer" | Steve | ||
| 2010 | "Meet Pursuit Delange" | Steve the Barman | ||
| 2007 | "Traffic Warden" | Mickey Willis | ||