Steven Pringle (1948-2025)
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Actor Steven Pringle passed away on April 8 at the age of 77. Some of Steve’s Chicago credits include AS YOU LIKE IT, LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST, RICHARD III, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III (Chicago Shakespeare); A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Goodman Theatre); FIRST LOOK (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); PITMEN PAINTERS (TimeLine Theatre Company; Jeff Award Best Production); TEN CHIMNEYS (Northlight); ANNIE (Paramount Theatre); PAL JOEY (Porchlight Music Theatre); FAITH HEALER (Buffalo Theatre Ensemble); and THE PASSION OF DRACULA (First Folio Theatre). Regionally, he appeared in WITHOUT A PARACHUTE (Pasta Fazool Players); THE RAINMAKER (The Guthrie Theater); ARMS AND THE MAN and THE FARM (Actors Theatre of St. Paul, where he was a founding member); GUYS AND DOLLS, ON GOLDEN POND, and THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM (Chanhassen Dinner Theatre), among others.
In addition to his stage work, Steve’s film credits include THAT WAS THEN…THIS IS NOW, ROUNDABOUT AMERICAN, and BIRD OF PARADISE. He also appeared in numerous TV shows including LOW WINTER SUN, QUINCY M.E., THE POLICE, SHAMELESS and FARGO, as well as commercials and industrials. Steve was born in Hollywood on January 15, 1948, and after moving around frequently in his youth (his dad was a baseball player), he spent his middle school through college years in Los Angeles. He studied acting at LA Community College, which had a well-regarded theater program. After graduation, Steve moved to Minneapolis where he appeared in many shows and acted as the Equity area liaison. After moving back to LA, the birth of his daughter hooked him on early childhood education, and Steve and his wife, Laura, eventually opened a small daycare in their home. Later, after moving to Connecticut, Steve became a social worker and a high school English teacher. When Steve and his family moved to Chicago, he was delighted to return to acting after 25 years away from the profession. He loved performing and connecting with an audience. Survivors include his wife Laura Toffenetti; children Jed Reynolds and Emily Pennyway; grandchildren Harrison and Rose Pennyway; and his favorite dog of all time, Dalai. Steve was known for being kind and generous, as well as a great listener. Per BJ Jones — “Steve Pringle was the essence of a pro, who did several shows for me as well as covering for Mike Nussbaum. He was a dream to work with, and such a collaborative ensemble member. From PITTMAN PAINTERS to TEN CHIMNEYS, he was a treasured member of my go-to artists. He will be missed.” |