Brad Phillips

Steven Richard Casavant (February 6, 1955 – March 13, 2024), known professionally as Brad Phillips and later as DJ Pirate Steve, was an American actor, adult film performer, model, director, and disc jockey. Following his retirement from film, he became a fixture of the San Francisco nightlife and fitness community for over three decades. He maintained a close relationship with his family throughout his life, particularly his mother, Lynn Casavant.

Career Modeling (1984) Steve Casavant began his career in the adult industry as a print and catalog model. He became known for his handsome appearance and lean, muscular build. This led to extensive modeling work for gay adult magazines, as well as advertisements and stills, which helped him gain initial popularity in Hollywood.t

Adult Film Career (1984–2011) Performing as Brad Phillips, Casavant debuted in 1984 with the film The Company We Keep. His career coincided with the "Golden Age" of high-budget adult features, where he became a sought-after lead due to his "lean muscle" physique. Throughout his twenty seven-year peak, he worked with elite directors of the era, including John Travis, Rick Stevens, and Gino Colbert. He was a mainstay for top-tier studios such as Falcon Studios, Catalina Video, and StudVision. He appeared in Pacific Coast Highway (1988), Flexx (1989) which was Directed by John Travis, Straight Boys Do! (1990), and Bi-Swingers (1991). Phillips was known for a charismatic, high-energy screen presence, which he would later translate into his musical career. He became a prominent performer known for his athletic physique, appearing in approximately thirty four films through 1999.

Acting and Star Trek (1987) Under his birth name, Steve Casavant, he worked as a background actor and body double in Hollywood. He subsequently appeared as a background extra in over ten episodes, most notably as an Edo in the episode "Justice" and a role in "Lonely Among Us".

San Francisco and DJ Pirate Steve (1989–2024) In 1989, Casavant moved to San Francisco, marking a pivotal shift in his life. Casavant was a long-term resident of the Duboce Triangle neighborhood.

Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNotes 1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation Post-atomic trial spectator Episode: "Encounter at Farpoint" 1987 Antican delegate Episode: "Lonely Among Us" 1987 Edo Episode: "Justice" 1987 Alien musket-wielding soldier Episode: "Hide and Q" 1988 Parisi Squares Player Multiple episodes

Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1984 Company We Keep The Hitchhiker Debut 1988 Touch Me: It's Hot It's Tender Boi-toy's man 1988 Surge Men At Their Best Brad 1988 Ranch Hand Felix 1988 Offering Don 1988 Hot Hung and Hard James 1988 Crosswire Casey 1988 Come Clean Ben 1989 Undercover Handsome Cop 1989 Tim Lowe's Weekend Adventure Brad 1989 Switch Hitters 4 Brad 1989 Stud Vision Jamie 1989 Seduction 1 Nick 1989 Rooms Brad 1989 Rites Of Spring Bill 1989 Motorsexual Waylon 1989 Intruders Miles 1989 Hot Shots 28: Hot Pickups Steve 1989 Full Service Bill 1989 Flexx Brad 1989 Deep in Hot Water Worker 1989 Come Crazy Eric 1989 Bi-mistake Brad 1990 Superhunks 2 Handsome Hunk 1990 Party Doll Beautiful Guy 1990 Manimals Manny 1990 Long Hard Ride Niko 1990 House Boys Jack 1990 He-Men Carpenter 1990 He-Devils Sexy Guy 1990 Great Slave Video Adventure Brad 1990 Bi Swingers Handsome Man 1991 Cum Shots 102 Bodybuilder 1992 Man In Motion Sexy Guy 1992 In A Jock's Locker Jock 1992 Hot Pursuit Tom 1992 Dogs in Heat Diego 1992 Castro Commando Mike 1994 Cum Contest Brain 1995 Very Receptive Trevor 1995 Midnight Fantasies Steven 1997 That Old Whorehouse Brad 1997 Jocks Jock 1997 Jammin'''