- Steve Monarque
Steve Monarque (born
April 2 ,1959 ,Pompton Lakes, New Jersey ) is aNew York -based actor and musician. He grew up in the suburbanNew Jersey community of Pompton Lakes. [Wojcik, Michael. [http://www.patersondiocese.org/page.cfm?Web_ID=2051 "Songs of Redemption: Former Pompton Lakes parishioner returns 'home' to perform with new music ministry] ,Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson . AccessedOctober 29 ,2007 . "The holiday concert marked a homecoming of sorts for the 47-year-old Monarque, a local boy who made good in Tinsletown. Born and raised in Pompton Lakes, he considers himself a child of St. Mary's, where he sang in the parish choir, learned religious studies and attended retreats."]Monarque has appeared in well-known films including "
No Small Affair " and "Sixteen Candles ". In 1985, he was the lead in a specialMTV video for the popular song "25 or 6 to 4 " by the rock band "Chicago". He also starred in the late eighties romantic comedy film "Under the Boardwalk".In 1989 he joined the series as a regular cast member for the sci-fi horror syndicated series "", which also starred veteran
Canadian actorChris Wiggins and Canadian chanteuseLouise Robey . Friday the 13th: The Series is also known inEurope and Canada under the series title "Friday's Curse". Steve played the character Johnny Ventura, a freelance writer who worked part time at an antiques store and who helped his store partners collect special items that had been previously cursed by the Devil. The series has a loyal cult following and remains a favorite program for many horror tv fans worldwide.Steve is also a playwright, a musician and a composer. In his early years, he formed a
rock band with his brothers. More recently, he has brought his musical talents to the stage and has performed in the lead role in his own play inLos Angeles titled "That's Life". In early 2006, the play has been retitled "This Life" and is currently in workshop in New York City.References
External links
Steve's music can be heard through his official website
*http://www.revelationthemusic.com
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