Stephen Groo was born in Artesia, California. He went to Brigham Young University and graduated in 2000 with a BA in Fine Arts. He has been a film director for 20 years and has produced over 205 films in that time. He finished his feature film Unexpected Race 2016 with Jack Black and Jon Heder. His documentary was showcased in Sheffield England 2018 and with that released a Documentary on himself with the journey him and his wife had to England called, The Insufferable Groo: Journey to England". He's known in Utah for his music video, "Tribute to Utah " by Robert Lund which was produced in 2005. He has 4 boys and is married to Sherry Groo.