Stephen Kramer Glickman (born March 17, 1979) is a Canadian actor, comedian and singer. He is best known for his role as Gustavo Rocque on the Nickelodeon sitcom Big Time Rush (2009–2013), and for co-hosting the podcast The Night Time Show.
Biography Stephen Kramer Glickman was born to a Jewish family of Russian descent in London, Ontario, Canada. His family moved to Carlsbad, California, where he became involved in doing community theatre. Growing up, Glickman experienced antisemitism to the point where he dropped out of the 8th grade, having been assaulted. He later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
In 2007, Glickman was cast as Shrek in Shrek the Musical, and played the part in the original Broadway workshops and readings, before Brian d'Arcy James was cast in 2008. In 2009, Glickman starred as record producer Gustavo Rocque on the Nickelodeon television series, Big Time Rush. He has also voiced Billy Bob in an animated web series named Trailer Trash produced by Stupid Factory Studios and Titmouse and distributed by Mondo Media and Lionsgate. In 2025, it was announced that Glickman would be reuniting with his original Big Time Rush castmates for a new concert tour titled the "In Real Life Worldwide Tour" as a supporting act.
Personal life On the one month anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Glickman posted about his childhood experience with antisemitism, and stated "in we are taught that being Jewish is more than a religion, it’s a people and that our homeland since the time of the Torah (6th century BC) is the land of Israel."
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2010 The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About ItSethAlso associate producerLove on a LeashPrince a.k.a. "Alvin Flang" (voice)Uncredited201330 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon TattooDetective Sheldon BurnettAlso creative consultant & associate producer2014KiraDoctorShort film The Hall MonitorsPrincipal Schwartzman2016StorksPigeon Toady (voice)Pigeon Toady's Guide to Your New BabyShort film2017Car BotzThe NarratorBest of LuckPug Dad (voice)Beware the LakeSheriff Grimes2018On the Corner of Ego and DesireStephenWhite FangNed (voice)2021Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin HoodWolfe
Television Year Title Role Notes2007–2008CarpoolersRust Bucket Boy2 episodes2008Jeffrey Ross: No Offense- Live from New JerseyLarryComedy special2009–2013Big Time RushGustavo RocqueMain cast2012Small BusinessGary MiddlewaterTelevision filmBig Time MovieGustavo RocqueFigure It OutHimself3 episodesCupcake WarsHimself (celebrity judge)2 episodes2013 The Ricki Lake ShowHimself (guest)Episode: "Let's Get Physical"2014WorkaholicsTrevorEpisode: "Friendship Anniversary"2016–2018Home & FamilyHimself (guest)2 episodes2017Stuck in the MiddleBenny BurtzEpisode: "Stuck at Christmas"2022 The Really Loud HouseMilkshake MartyEpisode: "The Chore Thing"2024–2025Hamster & Gretel Mud Singer, additional voices 3 episodes
Web Year Title Role Notes2011Trailer TrashBilly Bob (voice)2013Police GuysStephenAlso executive producerSuper Power Beat DownHost1 episode2015 The Mysteries of ScienceSaul Jung UnEpisode: "Canceled"Tom Green's House TonightHimself (guest host)2 episodes2015–present The Night Time ShowHimself (host)Also creator, director, and producer2015 The Mysteries of ScienceChum Powers1 episode2016Storks: Guide to Your New BabyPigeon ToadyVoice role2018Weather Gone ViralComedianOishi: Demon HunterJulius3 episodes2021Monster Hunter: Legends of the GuildNoxVoice role
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