Brad Phillips (actor)

Modeling (1984)

Steve Casavant began his career in the adult industry as a print and catalog model.^[5] He became known for his handsome appearance and lean, muscular build.^[6] This led to extensive modeling work for gay adult magazines, as well as advertisements and stills, which helped him gain initial popularity in Hollywood.t

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Adult Film Career (1984–2011)

Performing as Brad Phillips, Casavant debuted in 1984 with the film The Company We Keep.^[8] His career coincided with the "Golden Age" of high-budget adult features, where he became a sought-after lead due to his "lean muscle" physique.^[9][10] Throughout his twenty seven-year peak, he worked with elite directors of the era, including John Travis, Rick Stevens, and Gino Colbert.^[11] He was a mainstay for top-tier studios such as Falcon Studios, Catalina Video, and StudVision.^[12] He appeared in Pacific Coast Highway (1988), Flexx (1989) which was Directed by John Travis, Straight Boys Do! (1990), and Bi-Swingers (1991).^[13] Phillips was known for a charismatic, high-energy screen presence, which he would later translate into his musical career.^[1] After 1991, he largely stepped away from the industry, with only rare archive appearances or small independent cameos (such as 2002's F-Train to Castro) occurring thereafter.^[14] He became a prominent performer known for his athletic physique, appearing in approximately thirty four films through 1999.^[15]

Acting and Star Trek (1987)

Under his birth name, Steve Casavant, he worked as a background actor and body double in Hollywood.^[16] He was initially hired as a fitting model for the Starfleet uniforms during the production of the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation.^[17] He subsequently appeared as a background extra in over ten episodes, most notably as an Edo in the episode "Justice" and a role in "Lonely Among Us".^[17] His lean, muscular build made him a frequent choice for background roles on the bridge and corridors of the USS Enterprise-D.^[16]

San Francisco and DJ Pirate Steve (1989–2024)

In 1989, Casavant moved to San Francisco, marking a pivotal shift in his life.^[1] He reinvented himself as DJ Pirate Steve, becoming a popular figure in the city's club and party circuit.^[1] He often described his music as a "ministry," a way to spread joy and infectious energy to the dance floor.^[1] Outside of music, Casavant was a dedicated personal trainer and masseuse, emphasizing fitness and well-being.^[1] He was an active member of the San Francisco cycling community and a faithful congregant of St. Francis Lutheran Church.^[1]

Television

Film