Joe Keery

Joseph David Keery (born April 24, 1992), also known professionally as Djo, is an American actor and musician. He played Steve Harrington in the science fiction series Stranger Things (2016–present) and appeared in the comedy film Free Guy (2021). He releases music under the stage name Djo, and was a member of the psychedelic rock band Post Animal. Early life Keery was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and is the second of five children. Keery was raised in Newburyport and attended River Valley Charter School, a local Montessori elementary and middle school, and Newburyport High School. When he was young, he participated in Theater in the Open, a performing arts camp at Maudslay State Park, but ultimately began acting in high school, initially performing there at his older sister's insistence.