Steve Shenbaum is a former actor and founder and president of Game on Nation, a communication, leadership, and business consultancy best known for its work with corporations, collegiate, and professional athletes and athletic teams.
Early life and education
Shenbaum grew up in West Covina, California but moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend college at Northwestern University. He graduated from Northwestern with a degree in Theatre and Performance. He later trained at the British American Drama Academy.
Career
Game On Nation
Shenbaum founded Game On Nation in 1997. In 2003, Game On Nation partnered with IMG Academy and relocated to IMG’s Bradenton, Florida campus. The company’s partnership with IMG ended in 2012 when game on expanded its presence nationwide, adding clients including the United States military and corporations throughout the country.
Acting career
| Year | Title | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Bellman / Room Service Waiter | Unreal World, Stormy Weather |
| 1996 | Married... with Children | Scarecrow | Twisted |
| 1996 | Space Jam | Player #2 | |
| 1997 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Ted | Sabrina Claus |
| 1998 | Dharma & Greg | Stuart | Old Yeller |
| 1999 | EDtv | Jack | |
| 2000 | V.I.P. | Graham Henley | Val Point Blank |
| 2000 | Opposite Sex | Dan | The Virgin Episode |
| 2001 | Crossing Cords | Party Host | Short |
| 2001 | Winning London | Mr. Holmes | Video |
| 2001 | American Pie 2 | Counselor | |
| 2002 | Bug (2002 film) | Man | |
| 2002 | Big Fat Liar | Tram Guide | |
| 2002 | Will & Grace | Bob | Wedding Balls |
| 2002 | The Third Wheel | Ted | |
| 2003 | Scorched | Winston |
References
- "NBA Today podcast: Steve Shenbaum". ESPN. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- "Team-building guru Shenbaum helped U.S. women gear up for gold". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Meet the man who will save us from the boring athlete interview". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Game of Coins". Business Observer. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: Steve Shenbaum". IMG Academy. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Director, game on at IMG Academies, Steve Shenbaum, discusses Jay Cutler and how he can avoid criticism". The Courant. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Game Gurus". Business Observer. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- "Former NFL player shows Airmen to get their 'game on'". Air Force Special Operations Command. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2013.