Stephen Kramer Glickman
A versatile Canadian comedian whose deep voice and comedic timing made him the unforgettable, scene-stealing manager on a hit Nickelodeon series.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Canadian actor·Birthday: March 17·Generation X
Biography
Stephen Kramer Glickman is a character actor who understands the power of commitment. With a booming voice and a gift for physical comedy, he carved out a memorable niche, most famously as the flamboyant, perpetually exasperated talent manager Gustavo Rocque on Nickelodeon's 'Big Time Rush'. Glickman didn't just play Gustavo; he infused him with a specific, hilarious energy—a mix of showbiz cynicism and hidden heart—that made him a standout. His career extends beyond that defining role into voice work for animated series like 'The Owl House' and 'Star vs. The Forces of Evil', where his vocal range shines. He also co-hosted the popular 'The Night Time Show' podcast, showcasing his off-the-cuff humor and interview skills. Glickman represents the kind of performer who may not always be the lead, but whose presence guarantees a lift in comedic voltage.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Stephen was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Stephen Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Stephen's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the iconic role of Gustavo Rocque across all four seasons of Nickelodeon's 'Big Time Rush'.
- Voiced major characters in Disney's 'The Owl House' (Eberwolf) and 'Star vs. The Forces of Evil' (Glossaryck).
- Co-created and co-hosted the long-running comedy podcast 'The Night Time Show'.
- Appeared in films like 'The Smurfs' and 'The Smurfs 2' as additional voice talent.
Did You Know?
He is an accomplished magician and a member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
He studied at the prestigious Second City comedy troupe in Toronto.
He provided the voice for various characters in the 'Lego Jurassic World' video game series.
He is a trained improvisational comedian.
“Commit to the bit, and the comedy will follow.”
