Stephen Plunkett

Stephen Plunkett
Born 1 September 1981
Jacksonville, Texas
Alma mater University of Evansville
Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation Actor

Stephen Plunkett (born September 1, 1981) is an American theater and film actor. Among his most notable films are The Mend which premiered at the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival[1][2] as well as Rolling on the Floor Laughing, which was featured at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011.[3]

Plunkett was noted for his performance in the revival of London Wall[4][5]

Early life

Plunkett was born on September 1, 1981 in Jacksonville, Texas. His father is a Presbyterian minister and his mother a special education teacher.

Plunkett attended the University of Evansville and received a Master of Fine Arts from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.[6]

Career

Plunkett moved to New York after graduating from college. Since completing his graduate program, Plunkett began pursuing dramatic roles in theatrical performances.[7]

Plunkett is an associate artist of The Civilians.[8]

In 2011, Plunkett was cast as a lead in Russell Harbaugh's short film Rolling on the Floor Laughing which was featured at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2013, Plunkett was cast alongside Josh Lucas and Mickey Sumner in the independent feature The Mend, which premiered at South By Southwest in March 2014.[1][9][10][11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Mend: SXSW Review. The Hollywood Reporter, March 15, 2014
  2. ↑ SXSW Exclusive: First Look at Josh Lucas Family Drama 'The Mend'. The Hollywood Reporter, March 4, 2014
  3. ↑ Rolling on the Floor Laughing. (2011)
  4. ↑ London Wall an Old Romantic Comedy Resurrected. New York Times, February 26, 2014
  5. ↑ I Remember van Druten. New York Times, Februar 12, 2014
  6. ↑ Broadway Buzz: Stephen Plunkett
  7. ↑ In a Transformed City, Falling in and Out of Grace, New York Times, February 23, 2009
  8. ↑ The Civilians: Stephen Plunkett
  9. ↑ SXSW 2014: Austin’s Silver Screen Winners. Time, March 14, 2014
  10. ↑ SXSW ’14: Jesse Klein’s Wrap-Up. Hammer to Nail - What to Watch, March 16, 2014
  11. ↑ The Mend: Review - SXSW. The Script Lab, March 14, 2014