Stephen Dorff
Known for
An American actor from Atlanta, Stephen Dorff has played leads and memorable villains since the 1990s. Born in 1973, he made a strong impression as the vampire antagonist Deacon Frost in 'Blade' (1998) and appeared in Michael Mann's 'Public Enemies' (2009). He earned strong reviews for his lead in Sofia Coppola's 'Somewhere' and later starred in the third season of 'True Detective'. A brooding, intense screen presence, he has moved between studio pictures and indie dramas across a long career. An American actor of moody charisma and quiet grit.
Stephen Dorff
74 Movies
10 Series
An American actor from Atlanta, Stephen Dorff has played leads and memorable villains since the 1990s. Born in 1973, he made a strong impression as the vampire antagonist Deacon Frost in 'Blade' (1998) and appeared in Michael Mann's 'Public Enemies' (2009). He earned strong reviews for his lead in Sofia Coppola's 'Somewhere' and later starred in the third season of 'True Detective'. A brooding, intense screen presence, he has moved between studio pictures and indie dramas across a long career. An American actor of moody charisma and quiet grit.
Movies
Plays Deacon Frost
Blade
1998
Plays Stavros
Immortals
2011
Plays Homer Van Meter
Public Enemies
2009
Plays Stephen Dorff
Zoolander
2001
Plays Kurt
Bride Hard
2025
Plays Ketchum
Old Henry
2021
Plays Texas Ranger Hal Hartman
Leatherface
2017
Plays Thomas Keller
Gunslingers
2025
Plays Scott Strauss
World Trade Center
2006
Plays Joey Kuklinski
The Iceman
2012
Producer
Plays Wade Porter
Felon
2008
Plays Robbie Cole
Paradise City
2022
Producer
Plays Cash
Embattled
2020
Producer
Plays Clayton Minor
Mob Land
2023
Plays Glen
The Gate
1987
Plays John Wyatt
Judgment Night
1993
Plays Johnny Marco
Somewhere
2010
Plays Robert Xane
King of Killers
2023
Plays Dale Massie
Cold Creek Manor
2003
Plays Randall/Ramsey
Vampires of the Velvet Lounge
2026
Plays Mike
FearDotCom
2002
Plays Stephen Dorff
She's Funny That Way
2015
Plays Leon
Deuces Wild
2002
Plays Stuart Sutcliffe
Backbeat
1994
Plays Jason
Blood and Wine
1996
Plays Mike Pucci
Space Truckers
1996
Plays P.K. Age 18
The Power of One
1992
Plays General Huber
I'll Find You
2019
Plays Dick Shadow
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
2011
Plays Richard Burke
Alone in the Dark
2005
Plays Reilly
.45
2006
Plays Cecil B. Demented
Cecil B. Demented
2000
Plays Ike
Clear Cut
2024
Plays Jeremy Graves
Innocent Lies
1995
Plays Cody
The Price We Pay
2023
Plays Slim
Steal
2002
Plays Billy Banks
The Deputy
2026
Plays Jaxxon
Divinity
2023
Plays Skip Kovich
City of Industry
1997
Plays Mute Actor in Hollywood
One Hundred and One Nights
1995
Plays Gus
Blood for Dust
2024
Plays Connor
Albion: The Enchanted Stallion
2016
Producer
Plays Jeremy Reins
Brake
2012
Plays Det. David 'Cal' Callahan
Officer Down
2013
Writer
Plays Wheeler
Wheeler
2017
Plays Charlie Rankin
Tomorrow You're Gone
2012
Plays Jerry Lee
The Motel Life
2013
Plays Jimmy Levine
Jackals
2017
Producer
Plays Mayor Clarence Bishop
Dead Man's Hand
2023
Plays Fraser Sweeney
Rescue Me
1992
TV Shows
Plays Bill Hollister
Deputy
2020
Plays Brody Dean
Star
2016
Plays Roland West
True Detective
2014
Plays Vance Simkin
The Righteous Gemstones
2019
Plays Ross Tanner
XIII
2008
Plays Pete
I Know My First Name Is Steven
1989
Plays Billy at 14
Empty Nest
1988
Plays Boz
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Martin
Family Ties
1982
Plays Bobby Dean
The Outsiders
1990
Latest Trailers
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The Deputy
Full Filmography
The Deputy
Billy Banks
2026
Film
Vampires of the Velvet Lounge
Randall/Ramsey
2026
Film
The Righteous Gemstones
Vance Simkin · 7 episodes
2023–2025
TV
Bride Hard
Kurt
2025
Film
Gunslingers
Thomas Keller
2025
Film
The Trainer
Will
2024
Film
Clear Cut
Ike
2024
Film
Blood for Dust
Gus
2024
Film
Divinity
Jaxxon
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Stephen Dorff and where are they from?
Stephen Dorff is 53 years old, born on July 29, 1973 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Stephen Dorff?
Stephen Dorff is best known for roles in Blade, Zoolander, Public Enemies.
How many movies has Stephen Dorff been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Stephen Dorff has appeared in 74 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Stephen Dorff's first movie?
The career of Stephen Dorff began with In Love and War (1987).
What is Stephen Dorff's most recent movie or series?
Stephen Dorff's most recent release is Permanent Damage, which premiered on July 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Stephen Dorff appeared in?
On television, Stephen Dorff has appeared in True Detective, Married... with Children, Roseanne, The Righteous Gemstones.
Does Stephen Dorff have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Stephen Dorff's upcoming work includes: The Deputy (2026).
Stephen Dorff
1973-07-29 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Stephen Hartley Dorff Jr. (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). Other notable lead roles include Bob Rafelson's Blood and Wine (1997), the titular character in John Waters' Cecil B. DeMented (2000), and Johnny Marco in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere (2010), as well as Britney Spears’ boyfriend in her 2004 music video for "Everytime".
Supporting roles include Candy Darling in I Shot Andy Warhol (1996), Detective Scott Strauss in World Trade Centre (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 is also known for portraying Roland West in the third season of HBO's crime drama anthology seriesTrue Detective (2019).