Steven Van Zandt
Steven Van Zandt, also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician, actor, and activist. He is a founding member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, where he plays guitar and mandolin. Van Zandt has also had a successful solo career with his band Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. He is known for his acting roles as Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos" and Frank Tagliano in "Lilyhammer." Beyond his musical and acting careers, Van Zandt is a dedicated educator, founding the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation and its TeachRock.org curriculum, which uses popular music to teach history and other subjects. He is also a prominent activist, notably for his work with Artists United Against Apartheid and the "Sun City" project.
Awards
['Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as member of E Street Band)', 'Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series', "Gullruten People's Choice Award", 'Rutgers University Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts', 'New Jersey Hall of Fame', 'Harry Chapin Humanitarian award from the Long Island Music Hall of Fame', 'Big Man of the Year Award']
Notable Works
['E Street Band', 'The Sopranos', 'Lilyhammer', 'Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul', 'Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir']
