Steve Howey

Steve Howey is a film and television actor whose career spans more than two decades across a wide range of genres. He first gained widespread recognition as Van Montgomery, the high school quarterback, on the long-running WB/CW sitcom "Reba," a starring role he held for the show's entire run. The characters Howey portrayed on "Reba" and in his later work often shared similarities, with his roles frequently centering on good-hearted everyman characters.

Howey's role as Kevin Ball, the owner of the Alibi Room in the Showtime series "Shameless," became a defining part of his career. The series ran for 11 seasons and allowed Howey to showcase his comedic skills in unconventional scenarios. Over the course of the show, Kevin became central to its emotional balance, and Howey brought depth and relatability to the role, demonstrating his ability to transition from sitcom comedy to more layered, dramatic storytelling. The move to "Shameless" marked a shift from family-oriented sitcoms to the raw, boundary-pushing dramedy of working-class life, earning industry acclaim through multiple Emmy submissions and nominations.

In film, Howey has appeared in a variety of studio comedies and action movies, including Fox's "Stuber" with Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista, Netflix's "Game Over, Man!", Warner Bros.' "Something Borrowed" opposite Kate Hudson and John Krasinski, "Bride Wars" with Hudson and Anne Hathaway, and Netflix's "Day Shift" with Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco. His performances reflect a classic masculinity on screen, balancing humor and emotional depth, and he has worked as an actor, writer, producer, and entrepreneur.

Howey has continued to expand his career with leading roles in the CBS action series "True Lies," executive produced by James Cameron and McG. He was cast as a series regular for Season 2 of ABC's "High Potential," playing Captain Nick Wagner, the new LAPD precinct leader, alongside Kaitlin Olson. Additionally, Netflix announced his casting in "Ransom Canyon" Season 2 as Levi, a recurring guest star in the Western romance series based on Jodi Thomas' novels. In 2026, he was featured in Amazon Prime's "Off-Campus."