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Steve Bridges as President Obama – August 2011

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STEVE BRIDGES 1963-2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steve Bridges. His passing comes as a shock to all of us. The cause of death is not known at this time, but we will publish more information on his website (stevebridges.com) as it becomes available. Steve brought joy and laughter to millions and was a great inspiration to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Our prayers go to his family at this time. Comedian-impressionist Steve Bridges performs in prosthetic makeup as President Barack Obama – August 2011. For more information visit http About Steve Bridges: Every American boy is told they might grow up to be President of the United States. Steve Bridges never doubted his father’s words, but immediately started to mimic them. From a very early age, Bridges entertained his family and friends with uncanny, hilarious impressions of anyone within earshot. When Bridges’ family eventually settled in California, he set to work honing his performance skills. As a young man, he obtained extensive acting and voice-over coaching in Los Angeles, even spending time with the notorious Groundlings improvisation troupe. Bridges developed a repertoire of over 200 impressions, including TV characters Barney Fife and Homer Simpson, broadcasters Tom Brokaw, Paul Harvey and Rush Limbaugh; but it was his chilling embodiment of political leaders Bill Clinton and Al Gore that rapidly established him as a premiere vocal impressionist. Applying “executive” skills …
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Former ESPN Broadcaster, Steve Bunin, Takes on New Role at Comcast SportsNet Houston

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Glendora, CA (PRWEB) December 05, 2012

The Factory Agency (TFA) is pleased to announce that after 9 years with ESPN, broadcast journalist Steve Bunin has accepted a new position with Comcast SportsNet in Houston, TX. Steve will be the lead anchor for the 6pm and 10pm editions of SportsNet Central, as well as serve as a reporter for CSN Houston. The 4th largest city in the nation, Houston will provide Steve with the ideal platform to begin the next phase of his career.

After nine great years at ESPN, Im thrilled to begin the next chapter of my career at Comcast SportsNet Houston. It is a great city for me and my family personally and a great sports city for me professionally, with the Texans on top of the NFL, Beardsanity (James Harden) in full effect, the NBA All-Star game in February, and a young Astros team moving to the AL West, exclaimed Steve about his new role and new city.

“We couldn’t be happier for Steve with his new role as lead sports anchor at Comcast SportsNet Houston, said Jeremy Snyder, Managing Partner at TFA. With his love and knowledge of sports and passion for giving back to the local community, this couldn’t be a more perfect fit for Steve in the Houston market. TFA is excited about Steve’s future with Comcast SportsNet and the opportunities that it will bring in the future.”

On top of Steves love of sports and broadcast journalism lies his passion for coaching and mentoring at-risk teens. Steve received the Presidential Service Award, signed by Barack Obama, for his volunteer work with at-risk youth. Now, in a diverse city like Houston, Steve will seamlessly continue his efforts of working with youth.

About Steve Bunin

Steve Bunin is a broadcast journalist from Seattle, WA. Prior to accepting his position with Comcast SportsNet Houston, Steve was a broadcast anchor for ESPN and frequently hosted the Emmy Award-winning program Outside the Lines, ESPNs flagship sports news program, SportsCenter, as well as NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, and ESPNEWS. Steve also provided studio coverage for various live events, including the World Cup, college football, and mens college basketball. A 1996 graduate of Syracuse Universitys Newhouse School of Public Communications, Steve currently resides in Houston, TX with his wife, Dr. Viviane Bunin and three year old daughter Gabriela. For more information visit http://www.factory-agency.com/athletes/steve-bunin.

About The Factory Agency

The Factory Agency is a specialized sports and entertainment agency helping their clients develop a holistic brand that connects each phase of their lives to pain a cohesive, lasting image. By focusing on the five pillars of brand development professional career, philanthropy, business interaction, resources/infrastructure, and public exposure and tying each component together to reinforce an overarching message, TFA shapes clients desired brand image and develops a plan to monetize the opportunities through the vast network of corporate, media, and personal relationships. For more information visit http://www.factory-agency.com