Richard Steinmetz

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Richard Steinmetz (ex-Martin, PASSIONS)

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The 411

Though he was born in Chicago, Richard Steinmetz's family moved to Seattle when he was 5 years old. By seventh grade, he realized he was meant to act. After graduating from high school, Steinmetz played for the Portland Timbers soccer team. His interest in baseball and football led him in the direction of sports broadcasting until he decided to take serious action toward an acting career. He relocated to New York, and after several plays, he landed the role of Jeff Hartman on LOVING in 1988. Though the gig didn't last more than two years, he stretched out his popularity overseas, where he did promotions for the soap. Eventually, he landed in Los Angeles, where he coaches high school football. After appearing on several prime-time shows and in movies, Steinmetz scored with the contract role of the long-lost Martin Fitzgerald on PASSIONS in spring, 2004. He was dropped to recurring status in September 2006, and left the show shortly afterwards.

Et Cetera

—Starred in a soccer-themed AT&T commercial.
—Hosted female mud wrestling shows.
—Portrayed the New York Empire general manager in the pilot episode of CLUBHOUSE, starring Kirsten Storms (Maxie, GENERAL HOSPITAL; ex-Belle, DAYS OF OUR LIVES).
—His role as "Party Guest" was cut from 1989's Slaves of New York, with Bernadette Peters.

Career Highlights

Other Soap Roles
LOVING (Jeff Hartman, 1988-89)
TV Roles
WAR STORIES (Andrew, 2003)
EGOLI: PLACE OF GOLD (Jeff, 1995)
GREYHOUNDS (Cam, 1994)
CROSSING JORDAN (guest star Daniel, 2001)
THE HUNTRESS (guest star, 2000)
SPORTS NIGHT (guest star Shane, 1999)
VIPER (guest star Richard, 1998)
MILLENNIUM (guest star Mr. Smooth, 1997)
FIRED UP (guest star, 1997)
SILK STALKINGS (guest star Constantine, 1997)
MELROSE PLACE (Jimmy, 1996)
RENEGADE (guest star, 1995)
PLATYPUS MAN (guest star Joe, 1995; guest star Steve, 1995)
RAVEN (guest star Patrick, 1993)
THE COMMISH (guest star Officer April, 1992)
LAW & ORDER (guest star Terry, 1990)
Film Roles
S.W.A.T. (SWAT negotiator, 2003)
And She Was (2002)
The One (D'Antoni, 2001)
Crazy/Beautiful (Coach Bauer, 2001)
Cahoots (Danny, 2000)
The Alternate (SWAT leader, 2000)
Skyscraper (Gorgon, 1997)
Liquid Dreams (Rodino, 1992)
Late for Dinner (Adult Donald, 1991)
Hot Splash (Woody, 1988)
Osa (Easy Ed, 1985)

Memorable Quotes

"The reality of it is, it's not that cool to be a struggling, starving actor, but when you're in your twenties, you have the energy and the chutzpah to do it." —Soap Opera Digest, 9/28/04

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