Former Disney Channel star Steven Anthony Lawrence made a surprise appearance on Rob Lowe’s game show “The Floor” this week, more than 20 years after becoming a fan favorite on television.
The 35-year-old actor, most known for his role as “Beans” on the Shia LaBeouf-led sitcom “Even Stevens,” competed on Wednesday’s episode of the FOX trivia series, where contestants battle for a $250,000 prize.
Lawrence took on the “Renaissance Faire” category and told host Lowe he felt prepared for the medieval-themed questions because he’s previously played an elf.
“I’ve done a bunch of character roles in my life, so I’m feeling very knowledgeable in the category,” he said.
Lowe asked the actor what his favorite role had been over the years.
“Favorite was definitely Beans from ‘Even Stevens,’” Lawrence replied, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
Lawrence won the Renaissance-themed round before he lost his matchup in the Global News category later in the program.
The appearance marked one of Lawrence’s biggest TV moments in years.
Lawrence became widely known in the early 2000s for playing Bernard “Beans” Aranguren, the Stevens family’s oddball neighbor on “Even Stevens” alongside LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano and AJ Trauth.
Originally introduced as a recurring character, Beans quickly became one of the Disney Channel show’s breakout personalities.
Lawrence ultimately appeared in 22 episodes and later starred in “The Even Stevens Movie” before leaving the series in 2003.
He also appeared in early 2000s family hits, including Mike Myers’ live-action adaptation of “The Cat in the Hat” and the 2003 remake of “Cheaper by the Dozen” alongside fellow Disney Channel star Hilary Duff.
While Lawrence has continued acting over the years, one of his last major studio films was the 2005 Will Ferrell comedy “Kicking & Screaming.”
Earlier this year, Lawrence made headlines after he accused Universal Studios Hollywood of firing him in retaliation for reporting what he described as a “suspected pedophile.”
In a January Instagram post, Lawrence shared a photo of his former work ID and name tag next to a Super Mario-themed costume from the park.
“I delayed posting this for about a month because I was hoping we could find some sort of amicable solution because I absolutely loved performing and dancing with all you amazing people,” Lawrence wrote.
“It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that my time with Universal Studios has ended,” he continued, alleging he was terminated “to retaliate for reporting a suspected pedophile around children.”
Universal Studios Hollywood denied the allegations.
“We have investigated and reviewed the concerns brought forward by this former employee and they were found to be inaccurate and without merit,” a spokesperson said.
“We take all employee concerns seriously and have established processes for raising any concerns without fear of retaliation.”
