Brad Phillips

Biography

Steven Richard Casavant (February 6, 1955 – March 13, 2024), known professionally as Brad Phillips and later as DJ Pirate Steve, was an American actor, adult film performer, model, director, and disc jockey. He is recognized for his prolific career in adult cinema during the 1980s and 1990s also his appearances in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Following his retirement from film, he became a fixture of the San Francisco nightlife and fitness community for over three decades.

== Early life == Casavant was born in Glendale, California (with ties to Orange County). He maintained a close relationship with his family throughout his life, particularly his mother, Lynn Casavant. During the mid-1980s, his "All-American" athletic aesthetic led him to pursue work in the entertainment industry in Southern California.

== Career ==

=== Modeling (1984) === Steve Casavant began his career in the adult industry as a print and catalog model. He became known for his handsome appearance and lean, muscular build. This led to extensive modeling work for gay adult magazines, as well as advertisements and stills, which helped him gain initial popularity in Hollywood.t

=== Adult Film Career (1984–2011) === Performing as Brad Phillips, Casavant debuted in 1984 with the film The Company We Keep. His career coincided with the "Golden Age" of high-budget adult features, where he became a sought-after lead due to his "lean muscle" physique. Throughout his twenty seven-year peak, he worked with elite directors of the era, including John Travis, Rick Stevens, and Gino Colbert. He was a mainstay for top-tier studios such as Falcon Studios, Catalina Video, and StudVision. He appeared in Pacific Coast Highway (1988), Flexx (1989) which was Directed by John Travis, Straight Boys Do! (1990), and Bi-Swingers (1991). Phillips was known for a charismatic, high-energy screen presence, which he would later translate into his musical career. After 1991, he largely stepped away from the industry, with only rare archive appearances or small independent cameos (such as 2002's F-Train to Castro) occurring thereafter. He became a prominent performer known for his athletic physique, appearing in approximately thirty four films through 1999.

=== Acting and Star Trek (1987) === Under his birth name, Steve Casavant, he worked as a background actor and body double in Hollywood. He was initially hired as a fitting model for the Starfleet uniforms during the production of the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He subsequently appeared as a background extra in over ten episodes, most notably as an Edo in the episode "Justice" and a role in "Lonely Among Us". His lean, muscular build made him a frequent choice for background roles on the bridge and corridors of the USS Enterprise-D.

=== San Francisco and DJ Pirate Steve (1989–2024) === In 1989, Casavant moved to San Francisco, marking a pivotal shift in his life. He reinvented himself as DJ Pirate Steve, becoming a popular figure in the city's club and party circuit. He often described his music as a "ministry," a way to spread joy and infectious energy to the dance floor. Outside of music, Casavant was a dedicated personal trainer and masseuse, emphasizing fitness and well-being. He was an active member of the San Francisco cycling community and a faithful congregant of St. Francis Lutheran Church.

== Personal life == He was in a relationship with porn actor Butch Taylor but later they broke up. Casavant was a long-term resident of the Duboce Triangle neighborhood. Casavant was in a committed relationship with his partner, William Brogan, for 26 years. He was known for his love of his cat, Wiwi, and was an avid fan of classic sitcoms like Seinfeld and The Sound of Music.