Ex-Disney Child Star Tries to Win $250K Months After Wrongful Firing Claims
Steven Anthony Lawrence is making a rare return to television, but this time it's for a shot at a major cash prize.
The former Disney Channel actor appeared on the Wednesday, May 20 episode of The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe, months after publicly alleging he was wrongfully fired from Universal Studios Hollywood.
Lawrence, best known for playing Bernard "Beans" Aranguren on Even Stevens, competed in the show's "Renaissance Faire" category, joking that he felt qualified because he's "played an elf and taken on a few character roles" throughout his career.
During the episode, Lowe asked Lawrence what his favorite acting role had been over the years. "My favorite was definitely Beans from Even Stevens," the 35-year-old responded as the audience applauded.
The actor held his own during the game, correctly identifying several Renaissance-themed images, before ultimately winning the round and securing 17 spaces on the game board, bringing him one step closer to the show's $250,000 grand prize. His run eventually came to an end during a later "Global News" category matchup.
Back in January, Lawrence shared an emotional Instagram statement alleging that his termination from Universal Studios came after he internally reported concerns about a "suspected [pedophile] around children." Alongside a photo of his employee badge, he claimed management retaliated against him for speaking up.
"It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that my time with Universal Studios has ended," Lawrence wrote at the time.
He also alleged that he could no longer support an organization that, in his words, "don't care about performer or guest safety while numerous people continue to get hurt."
The actor did not publicly provide additional details surrounding the allegations, though the post quickly sparked heated reactions online from both supporters and critics.
Many millennials still closely associate Lawrence with his scene-stealing role on Even Stevens, which aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2003 alongside Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano.
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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM.