Steve Gelder - Actor

Steve has starred in a number of short films and music videos. His expressive face and Midwestern earnestness make him an excellent caring Dad or Grandfather. His years as a stand up comedian let him develop an arsenal of comedy double takes and reactions, from broad to grounded and subtle, and he’s able to tap into a deep, soulful place to draw some powerful, emotional performances when the role requires.

“(Ronnie Marmo’s) ably matched by the boisterous Steve Gelder as Dr. Bob, a physician who would literally drink booze before performing operations.”

~WTTW, NPR, Chicago

“Dr. Bob (Steve Gelder turns in a great performance) is a different kind of drunk, happier, playful—but as a surgeon he is playing with fire every time he operates either hungover, or possibly under the influence.”

~ Buzz Center Stage, Chicago

"Steve Gelder has a lot of potential to become one of the best, if only Hollywood could pull their heads out their ass."

~ Cinema Crazed

"Gelder plays the role of Marty Yacovelli so well that it took me a while to realize that what I was watching wasn’t an actual documentary."

~ Film Threat

"Gelder, who improvises the majority of his lines with delightful results, infuses wannabe cabbie Marty Yacovelli with the perfect blend of deadpan seriousness and an almost childlike yearning for the cabbie life."

~ The Independent Critic