Trivia

Appears in the music video "Would I Lie to You" (1985) as Annie Lennox's motorcyclist boyfriend who drops the singer off at a Eurythmics gig. Bauer had just made an auspicious acting debut in Scarface (1983) as Al Pacino's buddy Manny.

His big film break came with the substantial role of Manolo Ribera in Scarface (1983), even though he was a relatively unknown actor at the time. The producers were convinced that he was right for the role based on his strong audition, as well as his authentic Cuban background. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

His parents immigrated to southern Florida, in 1960, when Steven was three years old.

Bauer is his maternal grandfather's mother's maiden name.

Born Esteban Ernesto Echevarria in Havana, Cuba, the son of Lillian Bauer Echevarria, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Echevarria, a pilot who worked for Cubana Airlines until the Cuban Revolution. Steven's maternal grandfather was a Jewish refugee from Germany and his stage surname comes from that side of his family.

Has two sons: Alexander Griffith Bauer (b. August 22, 1985), with his first wife, Melanie Griffith; and Dylan Dean Steven Bauer (b. May 14, 1990), with his second wife, Ingrid Anderson.

Originally planned to become a musician but turned to acting while attending Miami Dade College. He then transferred to the Theater Arts Department at the University of Miami.

Was the original choice for the lead role of Kingpin (2003). He was replaced by Bobby Cannavale at the last minute. Had he got the role, it would have been his third time as a drug dealer.

Attended the University of Miami, where he was something of a heartthrob on campus. In the School of Drama's Ring Theater, he played such roles as Lennie in "Of Mice and Men."

In the early 1980s, he moved to New York City and studied under famed acting guru Stella Adler, appearing on stage in occasional productions.

He travels back and forth between homes in Los Angeles and Miami when he is not working. (August 2009)

He is a graduate of Coral Park High School in Miami, Florida.

Has played a drug dealer twice: in Scarface (1983) and Traffic (2000). Kingpin (2003) would have been his third time had he gotten the title role.

Made his stage debut at Miami Dade College in a revival of "Summer and Smoke" and studied with Actors Studio alumnus Robert Lowery.

Ex-boyfriend of Lyda Loudon.