19 Facts About Steve Saint

Stephen Farris Saint was born on January 30,1951 and is an Ecuadorian-born business entrepreneur, pilot, and author.

Steve Saint is known for being the son of Nate Saint, a famous missionary pilot, as well as for his own work among indigenous tribes.

Steve Saint was born in Quito, Ecuador, at a mission hospital.

Steve Saint was the second of Nate and Marj Saint's three children.

Steve Saint has an older sister, Kathy, and a younger brother, Philip.

At 10 years of age, Steve Saint first went to live with the Waodani, staying with them during the summers.

Steve Saint learned about living in the jungle, and developed relationships with many members of the tribe.

In 1994, Rachel Steve Saint died in Ecuador after spending 36 years with the Waorani.

Steve Saint worked with the Waorani to improve their living conditions by building a community center.

Steve Saint left Ecuador in 1996, feeling that his continued presence in the tribe would hinder their progression towards self-independence.

Steve Saint has made several subsequent trips, and continued to work with the tribe.

Steve Saint replied that they could, and this was when Steve Saint recognized a need for a global effort aimed at teaching western skills to indigenous people.

Steve Saint appeared in and narrated the 2004 documentary film Beyond the Gates of Splendor.

In 2006 there was a major film adaptation of the book, and Steve Saint was heavily involved in the production process.

Steve Saint was the stunt pilot who flew the replica of his father's PA-14 in the film.

Steve Saint has authored other books including Walking His Trail.

Steve Saint has been especially close to Mincaye, one of the Waodani tribesmen who killed his father.

On June 13,2012, Steve Saint was seriously injured by a falling piece of equipment while testing it.

Steve Saint was partially paralyzed from the neck down and was scheduled for surgery on June 20,2012, to relieve pressure on his spine.