Joe Keery is an American actor and musician, best known for playing Steve Harrington in the Netflix sci-fi horror TV series “strange things”.
Born on April 24, 1992, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Keery is a household name among drama fans, and his talents are not limited to acting, as he also dabbles in music.
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- Full name: Joseph David Keary
- Nickname: Joe
- Date of Birth: April 24, 1992
- Age: 32
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, musician
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Parents: Thomas R. Keery II (father), Laura Keery (mother)
- Siblings: Emma Keery (sister), Kate Keery (sister)
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Joe Keery, 32, was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on April 24, 1992. His father, Thomas R. Keery II, is a lawyer, and his mother, Laura Keery, is an elementary school teacher.
He has two sisters, Emma and Kate Keery. Keery grew up in a middle-class family and spent most of his childhood in Newburyport.
He developed an interest in acting at an early age and attended River Valley Charter School in Newburyport. After graduating from high school, he moved to Chicago to pursue an acting degree at DePaul University’s School of Theatre.
In 2014, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts.
personal life
Joe Keery is currently single and focusing on his career. He has had several relationships in the past, most notably with Maika Monroe.
Joe and Maika began dating in 2017 and broke up in 2023.
Keery is known for being a private person, keeping his personal life away from the public eye.
He and his Stranger Things co-stars, especially Finn Wolfhard, who has appeared at various events with Finn.
Profession
Joe Keery started his acting career in 2015 with small roles in TV series such as ’empire’ and “Chicago Fire”. In 2016, he starred in Netflix’s “strange things”.
The show was a huge success, and Geary’s portrayal of Steve earned him widespread recognition.
He has since starred in the following films Molly’s Game (2017), After Everything (2018), and Free Man (2021).
In addition to acting, Keery is also a musician and has released music under the stage names “Cool, cool, cool.”
Since 2014, he has been a member of the Chicago garage and psychedelic rock band Post Animal.
Awards
- because” Stranger Things (2017)
net worth
As of 2024, Joe Keery’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million, which stems from his successful acting career in television shows and movies.
dispute
Joe Keery has been involved in some controversies, including a public feud in 2017 with his Stranger Things co-star Shannon Purser.
The two actors had a dispute on Twitter which was later resolved.
In 2020, Keary faced backlash on social media for his comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, with some users finding his comments insensitive.
social media
- Instagram: @joekeery
- Twitter: @joe_keery
Filmography
- empire
- Chicago Fire
- Stranger Things
- Molly’s Game
- After everything
