Stephen Hill (actor)
Stephen Hill | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephen Hill October 14, 1976 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Stephen Hill (born October 14, 1976) is an American actor, best known for playing Theodore "T.C." Calvin in the rebooted version of the TV series Magnum P.I. from 2018 to 2024.
Life and career
Hill was born in New York and raised in Willingboro, New Jersey.[1][2][3]
He attended Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, with a degree in Mass Media and Broadcasting.[4][5][6] While in university he started modeling. After graduation he spent time in New York selling copiers, then turned to acting.[7] He took acting lessons from Susan Batson, who had previously coached Nicole Kidman and Oprah Winfrey.[8]
From 2009 to 2018 Hill acted in over two dozen movies and TV shows. He played in the 2018 Netflix miniseries Maniac, in the feature film Widows and in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, among others.[3]
In 2018, he was cast in the main role of Theodore "T.C." Calvin on the Hawaii-based CBS drama series Magnum P.I., which reprised the role played by Roger E. Mosley in the original 1980s series.[6] The series ran for five seasons and 96 episodes from 2018 to 2024.[9] Hill said he paid homage to Mosley in his work, particularly in season 5 after Mosley's death in 2022.[6] The Honolulu Star-Advertiser described Hill as "natural and easy" in his portrayal of the role, and "hard to find fault in his fresh take on the classic television character."[3] Hill was also active in volunteer work in Hawaii.[10]
Selected Filmography
Filmography credits from IMDb[2]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pro-Black Sheep | Cashmere | |
| 2013 | Dead Man Down | Roland | |
| 2014 | An American in Hollywood | Kingston | |
| 2014 | Christmas Wedding Baby | Isaac | |
| 2014 | Draft Day | Robert Starks | |
| 2015 | Jack of the Red Hearts | Officer Mike | |
| 2018 | One Bedroom | Ted | |
| 2018 | Widows | Big Guy | |
| 2020 | Jesse | Marcus | |
| 2023 | The Color Purple | Henry "Buster" Broadnax | [11] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2012 | 12 Steps to Recovery | Blue Garner | 8 episodes |
| 2011 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Traffic Officer | 1 episode |
| 2011-2018 | Law and Order: Special Victims Unit | Glanville, Hospital Guard | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Fake Henrik Zetterberg | Roger Podactor | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Political Animals | Omar | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Louie | Electronics Store Security Guard | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Disciplinary Actions | Paul Bishop | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Unforgettable | Teddy | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Boardwalk Empire | Priest | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Blue Bloods | Det. Ted Foster | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Luke Cage | Bert Hunter | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Random Acts of Flyness | Tyeski Washington | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Maniac | 7 | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Date.Love.Repeat. | Monty Everett | 3 episodes |
| 2018–24 | Magnum P.I. | Theodore "T.C." Calvin | Main role, 96 episodes |
| 2020 | Hawaii Five-0 | 1 episode (crossover with Magnum P.I.) | |
| 2025 | FBI | Simon Briggs | 1 episode |
References
- ^ Saffren, Jarrad Daniel (December 3, 2020). "Willingboro native enjoying on-screen success as third season of hit CBS show begins". burlingtoncountytimes.com. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ a b "Stephen Hill - Biography". imdb.com. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c Burbridge, Wendie (July 2, 2019). "Magnum Reloaded: Stephen Hill brings warmth to role on 'Magnum P.I.'". staradvertiser.com. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ "Stephen Hill - Actor". tvinsider.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Flying High With Stephen Hill". tvtalkamy.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c Milton, Shaunael (April 10, 2023). "How Stephen Hill Brings to Life TC the Television Hero". thaheadline.com. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Berger, John (November 22, 2020). "A tale of two T.C.s on 'Magnum P.I.'". staradvertiser.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ Akman, Terri (November 2018). "Flying High; Willingboro's Stephen Hill soars in "Magnum P.I."". sjmagazine.net. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 30, 2022). "'Magnum P.I.' Rescued By NBC With 2-Season, 20-Episode Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "How actor Stephen Hill is living aloha" (video). youtube.com. Hawaii Medical Service Association. July 17, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Hall, Margaret (November 27, 2023). "'To Showcase Blackness on Every Spectrum': Meet the Cast and Characters of The Color Purple Film". Playbill.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
External links
- Stephen Hill at IMDb