Sean Frye is an American former actor best known for portraying Steve in Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He appeared in several film and television productions during the late 1970s and early 1980s, including roles in The Little Dragons and guest appearances in television series. Although his acting career was brief, his performance in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial remains his most widely recognized work, contributing to one of the most celebrated family films in cinema history. He retired from acting after the early 1980s.