Actor, Stuntman, Circus Entertainer, and Rodeo Entertainer. He was best known for playing villainous roles of natives, Mexicans, henchmen, knife throwers, rajahs, uncles, saloon workers, staff members, witch kings, Arabs, bandits, and halfbreeds, usually in horror films, adventure films, and western films, but some were small bit parts or uncredited. He will be best remembered for playing the role of the 'Witch King' in the classic adventure horror Sci-Fi film, King Kong" (1933). The film which was directed by and which was written for the screen by Merian C. Cooper, which was also directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, which was also written for the screen by James Ashmore Creelman, Ruth Rose, Leon Gordon, and which also starred Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Sam Hardy, Noble Johnson, James Flavin, and Bruce Cabot, tells the story of a film crew who goes to a tropical island for a location shoot, where they capture a colossal ape who takes a shine to their blonde starlet, and bring him back to New York City, New York, where he creates havoc. He was born as Esteban Clemento Morro in Tonichi, Sonora, Mexico, on November 22, 1882, another source says November 22, 1885. He later immigrated to the United States to pursue an acting career. He began his career in the circus as a talented knife thrower and performing in rodeos before making his first film while still a teenager. He had been trained in knife throwing by Juanito Dollinger in his native Mexico but had also learned to throw axes, tomahawks, and spears as well. He first came to Hollywood, California, to put on a knife demonstration for a disbelieving director. He was trusted to throw knives in movies that had to land an inch or two away from a celebrity. He always got right on target and developed a good reputation later for stunts. He made his actual film debut playing the role of 'Pedro' in the western film, "The Secret Man" (1917). The film which was directed by and which was written for the screen by John Ford, which was also written for the screen by George Hively, and which also starred Harry Carey, Edythe Sterling, Hoot Gibson, Elizabeth Janes, J. Morris Foster, Vester Pegg, and William Steele, tells the story of Convict Cheyenne Harry who escapes from prison in a garbage truck and boards a train, where he eludes capture with the help of passenger Henry Beaufort. Besides, playing the role of 'Pedro' in the western film, "The Secret Man" (1917), and playing the role of the 'Witch King' in the classic adventure horror Sci-Fi film, King Kong" (1933), his many other film credits include, "The Law Of Nature" (1917), "The Scarlet Drop" (1918), "Hell Bent" (1918), "Lightning Bruce" (1919), "The Arizona Cat Claw" (1919), "The Girl Who Dared" (1920), "Thunderbolt Jack" (1920), "Cyclone Bliss" (1921), "Outlawed" (1921), "Sure Fire" (1921), "The Double O" (1921), "Two-Fisted Jefferson" (1922), "The Forbidden Trail" (1923), "Crashin' Through" (1924), "Fast And Fearless" (1924), "Trigger Fingers" (1924), "The Rainbow Trail" (1925), "Riding Romance" (1925), "Chip Of The Flying U" (1926), "The Combat" (1926), "With Davy Crockett At The Fall Of The Alamo" (1926), "The Temptress" (1926), "The Sideshow" (1928), "The Rescue" (1929), "Wings Of Adventure" (1930), "The Hawk" (1931), "Lariats And Six-Shooters" (1931), "The Lightning Warrior" (1931), "45 Calibre Echo" (1932), "Riders Of The Desert" (1932), "Mystery Ranch" (1932), "Guns For Hire" (1932), "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932), "Tex Takes A Holiday" (1932), "The Golden West" (1932), "The Mask Of Fu Manchu" (1932), "Clancy Of The Mounted" (1933), "The Three Musketeers" (1933), "The Gallant Fool" (1933), "King Of The Arena" (1933), "Son Of A Kong" (1933), "The Fighting Ranger" (1934), "Viva Villa!" (1934), "The Murder In The Museum" (1934), "Range Riders" (1934), "Fighting Through" (1934), "Kid Millions" (1934), "Five Bad Men" (1935), "Under Two Flags" (1936), "White Fang" (1936), "The Vigilantes Are Coming" (1936), "The Sunday Round-Up" (1936), "Land Beyond The Law" (1937), "Hills Of Old Wyoming" (1937), "It Happened Out West" (1937), "Hawaiian Buckaroo" (1938), "The Cowboy And The Lady" (1938), "Arrest Bulldog Drummond" (1938), "Stagecoach" (1939), "Mad Youth" (1939), "Adventures Of Captain Marvel" (1941), "Sing Your Worries Away" (1942), "Perils Of Nyoka" (1942), and "Hangman Also Die!" (1943). He also worked on a few films as a technical advisor as a knife thrower including, "The Big Trail" (1930), "Under Two Flags" (1936), "The Gay Caballero" (1940), "The Big Store" (1941), "Valley Of The Sun" (1942), "Murder On The Waterfront" (1943), and "Rookies In Burma" (1943), and also as a stuntman on, "The Big Trail" (1930). His last film role was 'The Great Rajah' throwing knives in the mystery film drama, "Murder On The Waterfront" (1943). The film which was directed by B. Reeves Eason, which was written for the screen by Ralph Spencer Zink and Robert E. Kent, and which also starred Warren Douglas, Joan Winfield, Ruth Ford, James Flavin, Don Costello, and William B. Davidson, tells the story of Joey Davis has just been married to Gloria Davis, but before they can have their wedding night, he's called into service in the Navy. He smuggles his new bride into the camp. The camp is under heavy security because the Navy has obtained a new top-secret kind of thermostat (and the formula necessary to make it work), which will keep weaponry dry. There is a murder--someone is trying to steal the device, and the newlyweds become involved in the investigation. The major suspect is Gordon Shane with whom the lead investigator has had dealings in the past. The killer has left an essential clue with Gloria Davis, but she doesn't realize it yet. Is Gordon Shane the culprit; and if not, can the mystery be solved before the real killer murders Gloria Davis? He retired from acting shortly thereafter. The actor once said, "You'd think women would be afraid to stand up and let someone throw knives all around them. But they're not. They're just as brave and as quiet as men. They never get cold feet." During his acting career he also used the name Steve Clemento. He passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage in Los Angeles, California, on May 7, 1950, at the age of 65 or 68. Following his death, his funeral service was held through Bresee Brothers & Gillette Mortuary in Los Angeles, California, and he was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. He was married to Cuca Arebalo Clemente (1895-1940), until her death on September 28, 1940. She is also buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. The couple had no children together.