Stephen Dorff, 1973
Actors · July 29, 1973
Stephen Dorff
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Stephen Dorff is 52 years old, born July 29, 1973 in United States · Leo.
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About
Stephen Dorff turned child horror roles into a career spanning indie darlings and blockbuster villain work. Born in the US in 1973, he broke through playing PK in The Power of One (1992) and Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat (1994), then anchored Blade (1998) as Deacon Frost. He's since claimed lead roles in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere (2010) and John Waters' Cecil B. DeMented (2000), plus HBO's True Detective season 3 as Roland West. A Leo born on July 29, he balances mainstream visibility with arthouse prestige.
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Biography
Stephen Hartley Dorff Jr. started as a child actor in the cult horror film The Gate (1987) before rising to prominence in The Power of One (1992), where he played PK. He solidified his 1990s presence with roles as Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat (1994) and Candy Darling in I Shot Andy Warhol (1996), then broke into mainstream recognition as Deacon Frost in Blade (1998). His lead roles have ranged from the title character in John Waters' Cecil B. DeMented (2000) to Johnny Marco in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere (2010), earning critical respect in indie circles. Supporting turns include Detective Scott Strauss in World Trade Center (2006), Homer Van Meter in Public Enemies (2009), Stavros in Immortals (2011), Joseph Kuklinski in The Iceman (2012), and Ketchum in Old Henry (2021). He gained recent mainstream attention portraying Roland West in HBO's True Detective season 3 (2019), cementing his presence across genre, prestige, and streaming platforms. As an actor, Dorff works across film and television, balancing character-driven indie projects with commercial features. Born July 29, 1973, in the US, he's a Leo whose career reflects the sign's creative ambition and dramatic flair. His life-path number 11 suggests a visionary's trajectory—oscillating between underground cult status and mainstream recognition without fully surrendering either.
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Before Fame
Dorff began his film career as a child, appearing in the cult horror film The Gate (1987) before his breakthrough as a teenager. This early start in horror established him as a recognizable young talent, positioning him for the substantial supporting and lead roles that followed throughout the 1990s.
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Trivia
- He played the vampire antagonist Deacon Frost opposite Wesley Snipes in Blade (1998), a role that marked his crossover into major studio productions.
- Sofia Coppola cast him as Johnny Marco in Somewhere (2010), a meditative indie drama that showcased his range opposite mainstream expectations.
- He's portrayed real historical and criminal figures including Stuart Sutcliffe (The Beatles bassist) in Backbeat (1994), Homer Van Meter (Public Enemies gang member) in Public Enemies (2009), and serial killer Richard Kuklinski in The Iceman (2012).
- His role as Roland West in True Detective season 3 (2019) brought him into HBO's prestige anthology series, marking a high-profile return to television.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Stephen Dorff?
- Stephen Dorff is 52 years old (born July 29, 1973).
- When is Stephen Dorff's birthday?
- Stephen Dorff was born on July 29, 1973.
- What is Stephen Dorff's zodiac sign?
- Stephen Dorff is a Leo, born July 29, 1973.
- What is Stephen Dorff's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Stephen Dorff was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Stephen Dorff from?
- Stephen Dorff is from United States.
- What does Stephen Dorff do?
- Stephen Dorff is a actor.
- Is Stephen Dorff still alive?
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