Acting
John Steppling
John Steppling was born on August 8, 1870. John Steppling died on April 5, 1932 at the age of 61.
- Born
- August 8, 1870
- Place of birth
- Essen, Germany
- Died
- April 5, 1932 (61 years old)
Biography
John Steppling (8 August 1870 in Essen, Germany – 5 April 1932 in Hollywood, California) was a German-American silent film actor.
He moved to America at a young age and entered film in 1912 aged 42. He starred in a total of 230 films between then and 1928, beginning with one of the first feature films ever made, Tess of the d'Urbervilles. He is also credited with directing 7 films.
He is the grandfather of playwright John Steppling.
He moved to America at a young age and entered film in 1912 aged 42. He starred in a total of 230 films between then and 1928, beginning with one of the first feature films ever made, Tess of the d'Urbervilles. He is also credited with directing 7 films.
He is the grandfather of playwright John Steppling.
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
When was John Steppling born?
John Steppling was born on August 8, 1870. (Essen, Germany)
How old is John Steppling?
John Steppling died on April 5, 1932 at the age of 61.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·