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I Know My First Name Is Steven

I Know My First Name Is Steven

Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later

19896.61 Season2 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

Created by W.H. Echols II
Written by W.H. Echols II, J.P. Miller
Produced by Kim C. Friese
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Corin Nemec

Corin Nemec

Steven Stayner

Cindy Pickett

Cindy Pickett

Kay Stayner

John Ashton

John Ashton

Del Stayner

Arliss Howard

Arliss Howard

Kenneth Parnell

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Steven Stayner (Age 7)

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Irving Murphy

J

Jacob Gelman

Timmy White

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Bob Augustine

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Pat Hallford

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

Officer Kean

Themes & Keywords

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About I Know My First Name Is Steven

I Know My First Name Is Steven is a drama, crime series that first aired in 1989 exploring themes of sexual abuse, based on true story, paedophilia, miniseries. Created by W.H. Echols II, it stars Corin Nemec, Cindy Pickett, John Ashton. In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

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