Stephen Dorff Biography

Occup.Actor
FromUSA
BornJuly 29, 1973
Age51 years
Early Life
Stephen Dorff was born on July 29, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to Steve as well as Nancy Dorff. He grew up in Los Angeles, California, with his younger bro, Andrew Dorff, who ended up being an effective songwriter. His dad, Steve Dorff, is an acclaimed songwriter and also music producer. Regardless of originating from a music family members, Stephen chose a various course in the show business, seeking an acting occupation.

Career Beginnings
Stephen Dorff began working as a kid, appearing in several commercials before landing his initial tv function in the sitcom "Diff' rent out Strokes" in 1985. He remained to show up in numerous television programs as well as movies throughout the late '80s and also early '90s, consisting of "Roseanne," "The Wonder Years," "Married People," as well as "In Love and War."

Advancement as well as Continued Success
In 1992, Stephen Dorff acquired recognition for his role as Stuart Sutcliffe in "Backbeat", a film concerning the very early days of The Beatles. His performance earned him important recognition, as well as he began to rise via the rankings in Hollywood. In 1998, Dorff starred in the cult timeless "Blade" together with Wesley Snipes, which ended up being a business success.

Following his success in "Blade," Dorff remained to operate in both movie as well as tv, appearing in a variety of jobs, including "Cecil B. DeMented," "Sugar Factory," and also "Deuces Wild." He likewise dealt with well-known supervisor Sofia Coppola, playing the lead role in her 2010 film, "Somewhere," which earned him additionally essential praise.

Throughout his occupation, Dorff has tackled a selection of functions, showcasing his convenience as an actor. He has actually appeared in films such as "Public Enemies," "Leatherface," and also "Wheeler." On tv, he has starred in series like the crime drama "True Detective" as well as the funny "Sex Guaranteed."

Other Endeavors as well as Personal Life
Along with his acting career, Dorff has actually dabbled in songs, adding his vocals to the soundtrack of films like "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star" and also his very own task, "Wheeler." He has actually also ventured right into routing and generating, producing the docudrama "Sunset Strip" in 2012.

Dorff is actively involved in philanthropic organizations, sustaining causes such as youngsters's health centers and hurricane relief efforts.

Stephen Dorff has actually never wed, but has been passionately linked with a number of prominent ladies, consisting of Pamela Anderson and also Alicia Silverstone. He endured a terrible loss in December 2016 when his sibling, Andrew, passed away at the age of 40.

Verdict
Stephen Dorff has built a successful job as an actor, operating in both movie and also television while discovering other innovative searches. With a career covering over 3 years, he has actually demonstrated his skill and passion for his craft. In spite of facing personal challenges, Dorff stays specialized to his work as well as to returning to those in requirement.

Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Stephen.

Related authors: Pamela Anderson (Actress), Alicia Silverstone (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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18 Famous quotes by Stephen Dorff

Small: Theyre trying to beat out this movie, the Ring, which is a similar idea. Our movie is about a website y
"They're trying to beat out this movie, the Ring, which is a similar idea. Our movie is about a website you visit and die in three days. Their movie is about a videotape you watch - and die in three days"
Small: Nuclear arms is pretty scary because that could end the world. Im more interested in that stuff than I
"Nuclear arms is pretty scary because that could end the world. I'm more interested in that stuff than I am Bill Clinton. I mean, I think Bill Clinton is a good president"
Small: I guess what I learned the most was to feel lucky with what I have been able to accomplish and what I h
"I guess what I learned the most was to feel lucky with what I have been able to accomplish and what I have and to feel humble about the people I have been able to work with"
Small: It used to be you did TV or you did film. Now its like a media blitz
"It used to be you did TV or you did film. Now it's like a media blitz"
Small: I think acting is only one part of the piece of the movie. Its an important piece, but Id like to be in
"I think acting is only one part of the piece of the movie. I'ts an important piece, but I'd like to be involved in all the other aspects of making movies"
Small: Vampires to me have always been very sexy
"Vampires to me have always been very sexy"
Small: Thats the danger of having too much success. You lose that magic, that feeling of not being in control,
"That's the danger of having too much success. You lose that magic, that feeling of not being in control, which I feel now, it's too controlled"
Small: I liked getting the best villain award. I thought that was funny
"I liked getting the best villain award. I thought that was funny"
Small: I dont want to just be in the normal kind of teen movie
"I don't want to just be in the normal kind of teen movie"
Small: You have to feel the bad to be able to feel the good
"You have to feel the bad to be able to feel the good"
Small: Yes, I definitely plan to direct at some point
"Yes, I definitely plan to direct at some point"
Small: Ive read some scripts, but I dont read as many books as I should
"I've read some scripts, but I don't read as many books as I should"
Small: Ive mainly been in dramas, so this is one of my first comedy kind of performances in Cecil B. Demented
"I've mainly been in dramas, so this is one of my first comedy kind of performances in Cecil B. Demented"
Small: I started acting before that when I was about 13 or 14
"I started acting before that when I was about 13 or 14"
Small: But, I didnt get my first break until I was 17
"But, I didn't get my first break until I was 17"
Small: I wouldnt want to do a whole movie with effects
"I wouldn't want to do a whole movie with effects"
Small: I play guitar and I love the Beatles and melodic music
"I play guitar and I love the Beatles and melodic music"
Small: Basically, at some point, one day maybe you can expect to hear some of my music. I havent really done t
"Basically, at some point, one day maybe you can expect to hear some of my music. I haven't really done that yet because my younger brother is a musician and really talented and I want him to come out with his music first"