Steve Howey
Known for
Steve Howey has made a career out of lovable lunkheads. Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1977, and raised partly on a sailboat, he spent six seasons as good-natured jock Van Montgomery in the sitcom 'Reba' (2001-2007). His defining role came with 'Shameless' (2011-2021), where his Kevin Ball, the dim but devoted bar owner of the Gallaghers' South Side, anchored eleven seasons of chaos with unexpected sweetness. On film he has leaned into comedy with 'Bride Wars' (2009), the vampire romp 'Day Shift' (2022) and 'Game Over, Man!' (2018), plus the action series 'True Lies' (2023). Physical comedy is his native language.
Steve Howey
17 Movies
21 Series
Steve Howey has made a career out of lovable lunkheads. Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1977, and raised partly on a sailboat, he spent six seasons as good-natured jock Van Montgomery in the sitcom 'Reba' (2001-2007). His defining role came with 'Shameless' (2011-2021), where his Kevin Ball, the dim but devoted bar owner of the Gallaghers' South Side, anchored eleven seasons of chaos with unexpected sweetness. On film he has leaned into comedy with 'Bride Wars' (2009), the vampire romp 'Day Shift' (2022) and 'Game Over, Man!' (2018), plus the action series 'True Lies' (2023). Physical comedy is his native language.
Movies
Plays Mike Nazarian
Day Shift
2022
Plays Daniel
Bride Wars
2009
Plays Weatherby
DOA: Dead or Alive
2006
Plays Marcus
Something Borrowed
2011
Plays Felix
Stuber
2019
Plays Rich
Game Over, Man!
2018
Plays Stan Helsing
Stan Helsing
2009
Plays Bo
In Your Eyes
2014
Plays Agnew
Still Waiting...
2009
Plays K.C. Carlyle
Supercross
2005
Plays Sandy / Michael
Wrong Cops
2013
Plays Makewi
See You In Valhalla
2015
Plays Joel
Conception
2011
Plays Summit / Sam
Unleashed
2017
Plays John Kelly
Making Babies
2019
Plays Brody
Monster Roll
2012
TV Shows
Plays Kevin Ball
Shameless
2011
Plays Van Montgomery
Reba
2001
Plays Harry Tasker
True Lies
2023
Plays Nick Wagner
High Potential
2024
Plays Ben Piller
Ctrl
2009
Plays Phil Graham
Off Campus
2026
Plays Hopper
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Plays Chris DeFalco
Get Real
1999
Plays Derek
Psych
2006
Plays Jax McTavish
New Girl
2011
Plays Quarterback Elizey
ER
1994
Plays Danny Cooper
SEAL Team
2017
Plays Zack
Twins
2005
Plays Kevin Ball
Shameless Hall of Shame
2020
Plays Jason
Dead to Me
2019
Plays Student
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Mark Kerwin
Pacific Blue
1996
Plays Wyatt James
Brilliant Minds
2024
Plays Danny
Happy's Place
2024
Plays Kell
Love Bites
2011
Plays Blue Knight DeMamp
Workaholics
2011
Latest Trailers
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Day Shift
Full Filmography
Off Campus
Phil Graham · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Happy's Place
Danny · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Brilliant Minds
Wyatt James · 1 episode
2024–
TV
High Potential
Nick Wagner · 11 episodes
2024–
TV
True Lies
Harry Tasker · 13 episodes
2023–
TV
Day Shift
Mike Nazarian
2022
Film
Shameless Hall of Shame
Kevin Ball · 1 episode
2020–2021
TV
Dead to Me
Jason · 1 episode
2019
TV
Stuber
Felix
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Steve Howey and where are they from?
Steve Howey is 49 years old, born on July 12, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Steve Howey?
Steve Howey is best known for roles in Bride Wars, Day Shift, Stuber.
How many movies has Steve Howey been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), Steve Howey has appeared in 17 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Steve Howey's first movie?
The career of Steve Howey began with Supercross (2005).
What is Steve Howey's most recent movie or series?
Steve Howey's most recent release is Off Campus, which premiered on May 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Steve Howey appeared in?
On television, Steve Howey has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Shameless, Sons of Anarchy, New Girl.
Steve Howey
1977-07-12 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Steven Michael Robert Howey (born July 12, 1977) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as Van Montgomery on The WB/CW television series Reba, and Kevin "Kev" Ball on the Showtime series Shameless. Howey has also appeared in the films Supercross, DOA: Dead or Alive, Bride Wars, Game Over, Man!, and Something Borrowed.