Steven Hartley is an English actor known for his work in television, film, and theatre. Here are some lesser-known facts about him:

• He was born on August 12, 1960, in Shipley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
• Before pursuing acting, he was a successful amateur boxer in Yorkshire.
• He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) from 1981 to 1984.
• Hartley has appeared in popular TV shows like Happy Valley, Trial & Retribution, Merlin, The Borgias, Vera, and Call the Midwife.
• He has played Bill Sikes in the West End musical Oliver! multiple times, including a production directed by Sam Mendes.
• He has worked as a voice actor in video games such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and Dark Souls III.
• In 2005, he was nominated for "Sexiest Male" at the British Soap Awards.
• He had a tough period in 1990, working as a laborer on building sites when acting jobs were scarce.
• His favorite vacation destination is Oslo, and he enjoys gyming and reading.