If you grew up watching Disney Channel in the early 2000s, you probably remember Beans, the loyal sidekick on Even Stevens. The actor behind him is Steven Anthony Lawrence, and he has worked steadily in film and television since the mid-1990s.
Who is Steven Anthony Lawrence?
Lawrence is an American actor born on July 19, 1990, in Fresno, California. He started as a child actor, with an early credit on Married… with Children in 1996, and kept working through his teens and into adulthood.
Beans on Even Stevens
His best-known role is Bernard “Beans” Aranguren on Even Stevens, which ran from 2001 to 2003. He appeared in 22 episodes and returned for The Even Stevens Movie in 2003.
Movies and TV roles
Around the same time he appeared in family comedies. He played Dylan Shenk in Cheaper by the Dozen and Dumb Schweitzer in The Cat in the Hat, both in 2003. In 2005 he played Mark Avery in Kicking & Screaming and Ralph in Rebound. His television work also includes Frasier, ER, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Amanda Show, That’s So Raven, and Weeds.
The Even More Stevens podcast
In 2023 Lawrence co-hosted Even More Stevens with castmates Christy Carlson Romano and Nick Spano. It ran from March to July 2023 and produced 22 episodes. In August 2023 the hosts announced a pause during the SAG-AFTRA negotiations. No return has been announced.
Recent work
He has appeared in music videos and voice and guest roles. [Confirm and insert current credits here: The Floor and/or Kabu.]
Charity and community appearances
Photo archives show him at children’s charity events, including a “Kids Helping Kids” benefit concert and a 5K run to raise funds for children’s causes.
Not to be confused with other Steven Lawrences
Searches for the name also surface a retail executive, an Australian rules footballer, and a golf caddie. Steven Anthony Lawrence is the actor from Even Stevens.
FAQ
- Who played Beans on Even Stevens? Steven Anthony Lawrence.
- How old is he? He was born July 19, 1990, so he is 36.
- Where was he born? Fresno, California.
- Is the podcast coming back? It was paused in August 2023, and no return has been announced.
Alona Smith