Hill is an alumnus of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art where he was directed by Ian Judge.

In 1980, Hill began playing small roles in films, such as The Sender,[1] as Catherine Deneuve's first victim in The Hunger directed by Tony Scott (1983); with Sean Connery in Never Say Never Again (1983),[2] with Vincent Price in Bloodbath at the House of Death.

He began a sabbatical volunteering with a L'Arche home for adults with developmental disabilities founded by Canadian humanitarian Jean Vanier.

In 2015, Steve Hill wrote and directed When I'm 64, a stage play with roles for older actresses.

"[6] Katherine Gibson found it, "funny, poignant, authentic,"[7] and Sharon Pollock said, "actors and audiences will love these roles.