Stephen Childs was born in London, England in 1961. He is the eldest of four siblings. Stephen travelled to New Zealand with his parents in the early 1970s.
Completing his education in New Zealand, Stephen took up work as an audio engineer in the film and television business.
Although his career covered a wide range of activities, shooting historical drama series' was one of his favourite roles.
In 2013 he moved to Perth, Australia, with his wife and youngest son.
His spare time is taken swimming, reading and walking along some of Perth's fabulous coastal walkways.