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Steve Dorff (father) Stephen Hartley Dorff Jr. [2] (born July 29, 1973) is an American actor. Starting his film career as a child appearing in the cult horror film The Gate (1987), Dorff first rose to prominence playing Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat (1994) and then gained further mainstream attention for portraying Deacon Frost in Blade (1998).
Dorff was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 29, 1973 to the composer and music producer, Steve Dorff, and his wife Nancy. He is half-Jewish from his father’s side and half-Catholic from his mother’s. As a student, he was expelled from five private schools. But he credits his parents for guarding him and keeping his rebellious attitude in ...
Stephen Dorff. Actor: Blade. Stephen Dorff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Nancy and Steve Dorff, a composer. Chosen from over 2000 young men from around the world, he auditioned and won the coveted role of "PK" in John G. Avildsen's The Power of One (1992) in 1992, starring opposite Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud and Fay Masterson.
- July 29, 1973
- He moved into the Chateau Marmont to prepare for his role in Somewhere. [rtk_adunit_top] In an effort to get into character, Dorff moved into the Chateau Marmot to get into character for Somewhere.
- He called True Detective the best role of his career. [rtk_adunit_top] Dorff has played a variety of characters in his time – from fifth Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe to newly-famous actor Johnny Marco.
- He used to pick up Elle Fanning from school to prepare for their roles in Somewhere. [rtk_adunit_top] Dorff starred alongside 11-year-old Elle Fanning who played Johnny Marco’s daughter, Cleo, in Somewhere back in 2010.
- He turned down a place at The Juilliard School. [rtk_adunit_top] The Juilliard School in New York City is one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world.
Stephen Dorff. Actor: Blade. Stephen Dorff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Nancy and Steve Dorff, a composer. Chosen from over 2000 young men from around the world, he auditioned and won the coveted role of "PK" in John G. Avildsen's The Power of One (1992) in 1992, starring opposite Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud and Fay Masterson.
- January 1, 1
- 1.71 m
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Jan 15, 2024 · Stephen Dorff’s roots run deep in the tapestry of music and culture, woven by his parents, Nancy and Steve Dorff Sr. Advertisement Steve, a composer with Jewish heritage, and Nancy, a Catholic, blended traditions in Stephen’s upbringing, crafting a unique “half-Jewish” identity for him. The familial melody resonates further with the inclusion of Andrew Dorff, […]
Oct 14, 2010 · Stephen’s paternal grandfather was Henry “Hank” Dorff (the son of Daniel Dorf/Dorff and Frances C. Rabinwitz/Rabinowitz). Henry was born in New York, to Polish Jewish/Russian Jewish parents. Daniel was the son of Samuel Mekadorff and Esther Manashewitz. Frances was the daughter of Hyman Rabinowitz and Jennie Hertz.
