Steve Owen (EastEnders)

Steve Owen
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Martin Kemp
Duration	1998–2002
First appearance	Episode 1716 28 December 1998
Last appearance	Episode 2265 1 March 2002
Introduced by	Matthew Robinson
Book appearances	Steve Owen: Still Waters (2001)
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Businessman Pub landlord
Mother Barbara Owen Sisters Jackie Owen Wife Melanie Owen (2001–2002)

Mother	Barbara Owen
Sisters	Jackie Owen
Wife	Melanie Owen (2001–2002)

Steven Richard "Steve" Owen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Martin Kemp. He appeared onscreen from 28 December 1998 until 1 March 2002. Introduced by series producer Matthew Robinson, Steve was a bully who later developed into one of the show's primary villains. His first major storyline saw him murder old flame Saskia Duncan and frame Matthew Rose (Joe Absolom) for the crime. The episode in which Matthew enacted revenge on Steve drew in outstanding viewing figures and brought a storyline that had gripped the nation to a close.

Afterwards Steve became embroiled in feuds with dangerous adversaries Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) and his brother Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass), with both feuds stemming from their connections to Steve's girlfriend and future wife Melanie Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite). During 2001, Steve was involved in one of the most memorable storylines ever to air on EastEnders, when he became a prime suspect in the "Who Shot Phil?" whodunit storyline. Martin Kemp quit the series after his contract to the show expired. His final scenes, which aired on 1 March 2002, saw Steve killed during a fierce car chase with archenemy Phil Mitchell. It was later alleged that producers killed off Steve as "revenge" for Martin Kemp leaving the show in order to make the transition from the BBC to rival station ITV.

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