Stephen Dorff Bio
BIO: Stephen Dorff
Early Life and Background
Stephen Dorff was born on July 29, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the son of Steve Dorff, a composer, and Nancy (née Nelson). He was raised primarily in Los Angeles, California, and began his acting career at a young age.
Acting Career
Dorff began his acting career in the late 1980s, appearing in various television series and made-for-TV movies. He quickly transitioned to feature films, establishing himself as a versatile actor capable of portraying a range of characters.
Notable Works
Dorff has appeared in numerous films across different genres. Some of his most popular and critically acclaimed roles include:
- The Gate (1987): An early role showcasing his talent in horror.
- Backbeat (1994): Dorff portrayed Stuart Sutcliffe, the “fifth Beatle.”
- I Shot Andy Warhol (1996): He played Candy Darling.
- Blade (1998): He played Deacon Frost, the primary antagonist.
- Cecil B. Demented (2000): A role in John Waters’ comedic film.
- FeardotCom (2002): A horror thriller.
- World Trade Center (2006): Dorff played a rescue worker in Oliver Stone’s film.
- Public Enemies (2009): He appeared alongside Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.
- Somewhere (2010): Directed by Sofia Coppola, winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
- Immortals (2011): Dorff played Stavros.
- Leatherface (2017): A prequel to the