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Steven James Williams (born December 18, 1964 in Victoria, Texas), better known by his ring name Stone Cold Steve Austin, is an American actor and former professional wrestler. His birth name was Steven James Anderson; he took on the name of Williams when he was adopted by his stepfather, Ken (his biological father had left the family when Williams was a child).

After debuting in 1989, Williams wrestled for promotions such as World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation. Austin was forced to retire from the ring in 2003 due to a variety of chronic injuries, since which time he has pursued an acting career.