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Steven Avery

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Steven Avery in Making a Murderer (2015)
Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest where they have exclusive access to Steven Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, their families and the legal teams fighting for justice on their behalf. Over the course of 10 new episodes, Making a Murderer Part 2 provides an in-depth look at the high-stakes postconviction process, exploring the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
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Making a Murderer (2015–2018)
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Steven Avery was born on 9 July 1962 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. He was previously married to Lori Mathiesen.
BornJuly 9, 1962
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    Known for

    Chris Hansen in Crime Watch Daily (2015)
    Crime Watch Daily
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Self
    Steven Avery in Making a Murderer (2015)
    Making a Murderer
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self
    Phil McGraw in Dr. Phil (2002)
    Dr. Phil
    3.7
    TV Series
    • Self
    Murder Made Me Famous (2015)
    Murder Made Me Famous
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Self

    Credits

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    • Steven Avery in Making a Murderer (2015)
      Making a Murderer
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 2015–2018
    • Chris Hansen in Crime Watch Daily (2015)
      Crime Watch Daily
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 2017
    • Phil McGraw in Dr. Phil (2002)
      Dr. Phil
      3.7
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 2016
    • Murder Made Me Famous (2015)
      Murder Made Me Famous
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 2016

    Archive Footage

    • Convicting (2023)
      Convicting
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Self - Convicted Murderer (archive footage)
      • 2023
    • Dateline NBC (1992)
      Dateline NBC
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Convicted Murderer
      • Self - Murder Suspect (archive footage, archive footage)
      • 2016–2017
    • Steven Avery: innocent or guilty?
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 2016

    Videos4

    Part 2: Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:42
    Part 2: Official Trailer
    Making A Murderer: Season 1
    Trailer 0:17
    Making A Murderer: Season 1
    Making A Murderer: Season 1
    Trailer 0:17
    Making A Murderer: Season 1
    Making A Murderer
    Trailer 2:48
    Making A Murderer
    Making A Murderer: Part 2
    Trailer 2:40
    Making A Murderer: Part 2

    Personal details

    • Born
      • July 9, 1962
      • Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
    • Spouse
      • Lori Mathiesen1982 - 1988 (divorced, 4 children)
    • Parents
      • Allan Avery

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      Has four children: two daughters: Rachel and Jenny, as well as twin boys Steven and Will.

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