Biography

Stephen Kessen was born on July 1st 1989 in Madeira, Ohio. He moved to Arizona when he was 19 for film school and is working on making independent films dealing with the human condition. He considers his screenwriting influences to be Aaron Sorkin, Woody Allen, and the Coen Brothers. He is an only child.
- IMDb mini biography by: Stephen Kessen

His cousin, through marriage, is John Hartmann.

Went to Maderia High School with Walk The Moon member Eli Maiman.

Is a 5th generation only child.

Was awarded, as part of the 2025 Chandler International Film Festival, the Guinness World Record for Largest Display of Movie Posters.

In Nov 2025, he was awarded the title of Kentucky Colonel.