Joel Steingold (born October 6, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American actor and voice artist whose diverse body of work spans television, film, and interactive media. With a career active since the early 2000s, Steingold has built a reputation for bringing depth and memorable presence to a wide range of roles across drama, crime, and family entertainment.

Steingold is perhaps best known for his long‑running portrayal of Marcus St. John on the critically acclaimed Showtime drama The Chi (2018–2025), where he evolved alongside the series across multiple seasons, becoming a familiar face in the ensemble cast. In addition to this defining role, he has guest starred on high‑profile network series including How to Get Away with Murder (ABC), 9‑1‑1: Lone Star (FOX), NCIS (CBS), and The Rookie (ABC), showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and procedural formats.

Steingold’s film and voice work further underscores his dynamic range: he contributed voice performances in major projects such as The Bad Guys 2 (2025) and video game titles including South of Midnight (2025) and Starfield (2023). His on‑screen credits also include indie and genre work like To Live and Die and Live (2023) and TV movies such as 32 (2024), reflecting a commitment to both mainstream and independent storytelling.

Among his accolades, Steingold earned recognition at the Hollywood Awards for his supporting work on The Chi, affirming his impact in serialized drama. Off‑screen, he cultivates a presence as a voice‑over artist and performer in commercials and interactive media, expanding his creative footprint beyond traditional acting.

Continuing into 2026, Steingold remains an active contributor to television and cross‑media projects, balancing recurring series roles, voice work, and a growing portfolio that demonstrates both range and resilience in a competitive entertainment landscape.