Steve Gideon (Born Stephen Hayes)
November 13, 1956 – May 1, 2009
Steve Gideon was a musical theater actor who has appeared in such plays as Marry Me and Naked Boys Singing. Gideon began performing in local theater while still in high school in North Carolina and could also be heard DJing at a local radio station. After high school, Gideon attended Harvard where he continued to perform on the stage. He eventually moved to Los Angeles where he became very active in the local theater scene. In 1995, Gideon released a CD, Feels Like Home. On May 1, 2009, Steve Gideon passed away at his home while battling colon cancer.