So there I was, scrolling through my third straight hour of Harley Quinn on a rainy Sunday, when a familiar voice cut through the chaos. That gruff, deadpan drawl—half annoyed, half hilarious—belonged to King Shark. And I thought, "Wait, who is this guy again?" That’s the magic trick Steve Agee pulls on you. He’s the kind of actor you’ve seen a hundred times, but he sneaks into your brain sideways, making you laugh before you even realize it’s him.
Steve Agee isn’t a household name like The Rock, and honestly, he probably loves that. He’s the king of character work, the guy who turns a two-line role into the funniest part of the movie. Today, we’re diving into the complete filmography of this underrated gem. Grab a coffee (or a beer, I don’t judge), and let’s geek out.
The Early Days: Before the Beard Was Legendary
Agee started like most comedy nerds: hanging out with other funny people in the early 2000s. He popped up on The Sarah Silverman Program as Steve, a deadpan employee at a feminist coffee shop. If you haven’t seen it—and you should—it’s thirty pounds of weird in a ten-pound bag.
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He was also a regular on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, getting roasted by Kimmel in bits that felt like pranks between old friends. Side note: watch the clip where he pretends to be a mime. It’s painfully awkward, and that’s the point. He owns the cringe.
The James Gunn Connection: A Match Made in Filthy Heaven
Here’s where it gets juicy. Steve Agee is basically James Gunn’s good luck charm. They’ve worked together on nearly everything since the Super days. Remember the 2010 black comedy Super with Rainn Wilson? Agee plays a grumpy comic book store clerk. It’s a small role, but he delivers the only moment of grounded sanity in a movie about a guy hitting people with a wrench.
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Then came Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and The Suicide Squad. In Guardians, he’s Gef, the Ravager who gets eaten by a monster. In The Suicide Squad, he’s not just John Economos—he’s also the voice and motion capture for King Shark. That’s right, the lovable, brain-hungry shark is all Steve Agee in a rubber suit. It’s the best kind of acting: you don’t see his face, but you feel his soul.
The Peacemaker Pivot
Speaking of James Gunn, let’s talk Peacemaker on HBO Max. Agee’s character, John Economos, started as a bureaucratic jerk, but by season one, he’s stealing scenes as a reluctant superhero sidekick. The episode where he has to talk to a gorilla? Pure gold. His deadpan delivery makes the absurdity land like a punchline you didn’t see coming.
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He also directed an episode, because why not? The guy’s a Swiss Army knife of comedy. If you aren’t watching Peacemaker, fix that. I’ll wait. (Seriously, go binge it. I’m not going anywhere.)
The Indie Gems and Guest Spots
Agee isn’t just a blockbuster guy. He crops up in the weirdest places. Remember the cult classic Observe and Report? He’s the security guard with a bad perm. In All About Steve, he’s a grumpy cameraman. These are movies you half-remember, but his scenes stick like gum on a hot sidewalk.
He also hit the small screen hard. Arrested Development? He’s the creepy guy in the banana stand. Community? He plays a janitor who judges Abed. New Girl? He’s a pervy landlord. He’s the king of the “that guy” role, but with a twinkle in his eye that says, “I know this is ridiculous.”
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Voice Work: The Beard Goes Invisible
You can’t talk about Agee without mentioning his voice. It’s like gravel in a blender. He’s done tons of Robot Chicken skits, and he voices characters in DC Super Hero Girls and Harley Quinn. His King Shark in Harley Quinn is arguably better than the live-action one—more sarcastic, more pathetic, more human. He makes a shark who eats people feel like your sad roommate.
The Complete Filmography (The Cliff Notes Version)
Okay, let’s bullet-proof this for the completionists among you. I’m not listing every single credit—that would take a novella—but here are the essentials you need to seek out: Super (2010), Observe and Report (2009), The Suicide Squad (2021), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Peacemaker (2022-2025), and Harley Quinn (2019-2025). Throw in The Sarah Silverman Program and Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the deep cut cred.
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He’s also in Shazam! Fury of the Gods as a janitor. Yes, a janitor. He could play a lamp and I’d watch it. That’s the power of a guy who never phones it in, even when the phone bill is negative.
Why We Love Steve Agee
Here’s the thing: Steve Agee is proof that you don’t need to be the lead. He’s the supporting player who makes the leads look good. His characters are always a little tired, a little frustrated, and completely aware of the stupidity around them. He’s you and me, sitting on the couch, watching the chaos unfold.
So next time you see a big, bearded guy roll his eyes in a superhero movie, lean over to whoever you’re with and whisper, “That’s Steve Agee. He’s the secret sauce.” Then watch him steal the scene. He always does. Trust me, I’ve logged the hours.