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I Know My First Name Is Steven

Steven Stayner's harrowing true story from the 1970s, where he was kidnapped by a perverted pseudo-priest and his accomplice. Despite being older now, he seeks to make an escape and return to his loved ones.

7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth Parnell, who falsely claims legal custody and that his family has moved away. Steven stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse throughout this period. Finally, at the age of fourteen, he returns home to his family.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: May 22, 1989

7-year old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth...

Main Cast

Corin NemecCorin NemecSteven Stayner
Cindy PickettCindy PickettKay Stayner
John AshtonJohn AshtonDel Stayner
Arliss HowardArliss HowardKenneth Parnell
Luke EdwardsLuke EdwardsSteven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor VincePruitt Taylor VinceIrving Murphy
Jacob GelmanJacob GelmanTimmy White
Ray WalstonRay WalstonBob Augustine
Peter Michael GoetzPeter Michael GoetzPat Hallford
Gregg HenryGregg HenryOfficer Kean
Jim HaynieJim HaynieOfficer Scott
Barbara TarbuckBarbara TarbuckSchool Counselor
Scott CurtisScott CurtisCary Stayner (Age 11)
Todd Eric AndrewsTodd Eric AndrewsCary Stayner (Age 18)
Stephanie WalskiStephanie WalskiCindy Stayner (Age 9)
Hilary MorseHilary MorseCindy Stayner (Age 16)
Sumer ParkSumer ParkJody Stayner (Age 5)
Shantell StebbinsShantell StebbinsJody Stayner (Age 12)
Cassy FrielCassy FrielCory Stayner (Age 4)
Marice LeedsMarice LeedsCory Stayner (Age 11)
Juney EllisJuney EllisMiss Rebecca
Billy O'SullivanBilly O'SullivanVictor (Age 7)
Jason PressonJason PressonDeke
Stephen DorffStephen DorffPete
Scott ReevesScott ReevesBruce
Bryan CranstonBryan CranstonOfficer Dickenson
Dennis FimpleDennis FimpleFred
Shane McCabeShane McCabeFat Clerk
Al BerryAl BerryCustomer
Brenda HillhouseBrenda HillhouseBarbara
Robina SuwolRobina SuwolChecker
Kenneth ZavaynaKenneth ZavaynaMan
Lyla GrahamLyla GrahamLady
Nell HellerNell HellerMrs. Alpha
Anne FaulknerAnne FaulknerMrs. Ditschman
Beth GrantBeth GrantMrs. Beta
Lynnsey RyanLynnsey RyanSecretary
Kenny McMurphyKenny McMurphyPunk #1
Raymond CruzRaymond CruzPunk #2
Karl WiedergottKarl WiedergottPunk #3
Allison MackAllison MackNettie
Ann ConveryAnn ConveryFemale Officer
Amy O'NeillAmy O'NeillJodie
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinOfficer Warner
Alan FudgeAlan FudgeChief Johnson
Jeremy McCollumJeremy McCollumKleekie
Dan KelpineDan KelpineCourt Officer
Harold PruettHarold PruettBirch
Jonathan PerpichJonathan PerpichOfficer Severeid
William FrankfatherWilliam FrankfatherJudge Sabraw
John VickeryJohn VickeryGeorge McLure
James IngersollJames IngersollJoe Allen
John DeMitaJohn DeMitaDan Smith
Billy Ray SharkeyBilly Ray SharkeySheriff Suggs
Shannon HoltShannon HoltAngela White
Mark TymchyshynMark TymchyshynJim White
Michael ChieffoMichael ChieffoDon
Whitney RydbeckWhitney RydbeckMr. Craft
Natividad VacíoNatividad VacíoVicente
Pamela McMylerPamela McMylerRosanna
Ron TankRon TankTV Journalist
Andrew AmadorAndrew AmadorTV Reporter
David GlasserDavid GlasserBoots
Robert BaldersonRobert BaldersonP.E. Teacher
Mars CallahanMars CallahanVictor (Age 14)
Wendy GordonWendy GordonTV Newscaster
Darcy DeMossDarcy DeMossDebbie
Dave AdamsDave AdamsCashier
Annie O'DonnellAnnie O'DonnellOfficial
Tiiu LeekTiiu LeekReporter #1
Kim MaxwellKim MaxwellReporter #3

Appearances

Vance ValenciaVance Valencia

Creators

J.P. MillerJ.P. MillerWriter

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Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Crime

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