Originally from the midwest, Stephen’s first dream was to become Maverick from the movie TOP GUN. After realizing some harsh truths about his eyesight and the amount of push-ups required, he decided to attend film school—to make movies like TOP GUN instead.  After graduating from Emerson College, Stephen moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of fortune and glory. On his search, he had dozens of odd jobs such as working as the Concierge of the Beverly Hills Country Club, directing industrial films and teaching history at a Yeshiva.

Matthew Federman and Stephen began writing together after meeting as Production Assistants on THE WEST WING. Their writing has consistently centered on the merging of character and premise, the effect of history on the present and, whenever possible, things blowing up. Their mothers are very proud.