Steve Railsback Net Worth

Steve Railsback's Quotes

• Acting to me has always been like a battlefield. An actor has a choice. He can stay back with the generals and be safe, or he can be up in the front lines. I like being up in the front lines.
• Personally, I prefer movies about people and life, so when I read scripts that's what I look for. I look to have a gut instinct about the character I play.
• You know, there's a lot of scum in this business - and they may outnumber the good people. But I've met some of the most *incredible* people whom I wouldn't have otherwise known if I *wasn't* in this business. Warren [Oates] was one of 'em. He was one of the nicest, sweetest people you would ever want to meet in your life.

Interesting Facts about Steve Railsback

1. Played two real life high level criminals: Ed Gein (In the Light of the Moon (2000)) and Charles Manson (Helter Skelter (1976)).
2. Prepared himself to portray Charles Manson in the television miniseries Helter Skelter (1976) by locking himself in a closet for two hours every day.
3. Studied acting under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg and the Actors' Studio, and in the late 1960s and early 1970s, sent 10 years working in theatre in New York City.
4. When he received a call to come to Los Angeles to read for the role of Charles Manson in the TV movie Helter Skelter (1976), he auditioned by reading the speech Manson gave in the jury-less courtroom. He had the role three days later.
5. Father, with Jacqueline Giroux, of Lalesha Railsback.
6. Parents are Emerett Spencer (nee Sanford) and Clyde Webb Railsback.
7. Uncle of Craig Railsback.
8. Father, with Marcy Sobel, of Beau Railsback & Eden Railsback.
9. Brother of Michael Railsback, David Railsback, & Philip Railsback.