Joe Keery
Biography
Joseph David Keery is an American actor and musician born on April 24, 1992, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He studied acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago and appeared in numerous commercials and short films before his breakout role.
Keery gained fame as Steve Harrington in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016-2025). Originally conceived as a minor antagonist, Steve's popularity with audiences led to the character being expanded into a fan-favorite protector figure. Keery's transformation of Steve from high school bully to beloved babysitter became one of the show's signature character arcs.
Beyond Stranger Things, Keery starred in the Ryan Reynolds film Free Guy (2021) and the horror-comedy Spree (2020). He also pursues music under the stage name Djo, releasing the albums Twenty Twenty (2019) and Decide (2022) to critical acclaim.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Keys in Free Guy (2021)
- Kurt Kunkle in Spree (2020)
- Musician as Djo
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Stranger Things)
Frequently Asked Questions
Joe Keery is best known for playing Steve Harrington in Stranger Things (2016-2025).
Yes, he records and performs music under the stage name Djo, releasing albums Twenty Twenty (2019) and Decide (2022).
Steve was originally a minor antagonist, but Joe Keery's performance and the character's popularity led the Duffer Brothers to expand his role significantly.