Renowned as Steven Harrington in the 2016 Netflix American sci-fi horror web television series Stranger Things, Joe Keery has garnered fame as both an actor and a music artist. Despite some career challenges, Keery’s breakthrough came in 2016 with his role in the Netflix series, marking the onset of his successful acting journey.
Born Joseph David Keery on April 24, 1992, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, he is the second of five children and the only son among four sisters, born to Laura Keery (mother) and Thomas Keery (father). Keery attended River Valley Charter School for elementary and middle school before joining Newburyport High School. Encouraged by one of his acting sisters, he became part of the high school theater team and performed at Maudslay State Park’s Outdoor Theater. Developing a passion for acting, Keery pursued further studies at DePaul University, graduating with a major in art in 2014.
In the initial phase of his career, Keery faced challenges and underwent numerous auditions before securing a breakthrough role as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things. Subsequently, he took on smaller roles and featured in commercials for brands such as KFC, Domino, and Amiibo. In 2015, he appeared in the first episode of the Fox drama series Empire and had a role in Chicago Fire. His debut film was the full-length Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party.
While continuing his role in the Stranger Things series, Keery expanded his filmography with appearances in other films, including The Ossuary (2016), Molly’s Game (2017), After All (2018), and Disc (2018).
Siblings:
To the best of our knowledge, Joe Keery is documented as the only son among four daughters, and there is no record of him having a brother. Despite occasional claims linking him to Ben Schwartz as brothers, the nature of their relationship is explored below.
Relationship Status:
Contrary to onscreen speculations about his character Steve Harrington’s romance with Nancy (Natalia Dyer) in Stranger Things, Joe Keery is in a real-life relationship with professional kitesurfer Maika Monroe. While the duration of their relationship remains undisclosed, they were first seen together at the premiere of Stranger Things 2 in October 2017. Maika actively supports Joe’s career, even co-starring with him in the film After All (2018).
Resemblance with Ben Schwartz:
Although there is a striking resemblance between Joe Keery and Ben Schwartz, they are not related. Their uncanny likeness has garnered attention on the internet, leading to speculation about their potential connection. Despite their shared physical features, they have exploited their resemblance in films.
Body Stats – Height:
Joe Keery possesses an appealing and charismatic appearance, standing at 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 74 kg. His distinctive features contribute to his captivating and daring presence.
