Steven John Ward (b. June 2, 1990, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African actor and model known for his striking screen presence. He gained acclaim for portraying Dracule Mihawk in Netflix’s 2023 live-action One Piece. His diverse career includes roles in the horror film House on Willow Street (Ade), as Elton in Queen Sono (2020), Ezra in Triggered (2020), and Mark in Catch Me a Killer (2024). A graduate of AFDA and the African School of Motion Picture & Live Performance, he combines formal training with experience across theatre, film, and television .