All You Need to Know About Steve Harrington a.k.a. Joe Keery, Internet’s Favorite Babysitter

Steve Harrington stands tall as one of Stranger Things’ most beloved characters.

Fans adore his legendary hair, unexpected softness, and iconic friendship with Dustin Henderson.

Steve began as a high school jerk in season one.Viewers disliked him instantly and loudly.Then came the glow up.

His character arc flipped the script and won hearts worldwide.Fans now beg the Duffer Brothers to keep Steve alive.

Joe Keery brings Steve Harrington to life with charm and emotional depth.

Keery is an American actor, singer, and musician.Music fans know him professionally as Djo.

He helped found the psychedelic rock band Post Animal.Keery left the band in 2018 to focus on acting.That decision launched his solo music career.

Before Stranger Things, Keery appeared in KFC, Domino’s, and Amiibo commercials.He later acted in Stephen Cone’s indie film Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party.

Stranger Things became his breakthrough moment.Fun fact, Keery originally auditioned for Jonathan Byers. Imagine Steve as Will’s brother or Nancy’s original boyfriend.Wild timeline, honestly.

Keery expanded his acting range beyond Hawkins.He starred in the dark satire film Spree in 2020.

He played game developer Walter “Keys” McKey in Free Guy in 2021.He later appeared in the science fiction film Cold Storage.

In 2022, he joined the cast of Fargo season five.He also voiced John Greenwood in The American Revolution documentary series.

Music never left his orbit.Keery first released music under the name “Cool Cool Cool.” From 2015 to 2018, he performed with Post Animal.

After leaving, he released the solo single “Roddy.”His 2024 song End of Beginning went viral online.The track sparked nostalgia and amplified Stranger Things emotions.

Actor, musician, cultural moment. Steve Harrington, but make it legendary.