Stephen Dorff
ActingAbout Stephen Dorff
Stephen Hartley Dorff Jr. 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).
Best Stephen Dorff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stephen Dorff's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stephen Dorff.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bride Hard | Kurt | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Gunslingers | Thomas Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Trainer | Will | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Blood for Dust | Gus | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | King of Killers | Robert Xane | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dead Man's Hand | Mayor Clarence Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Price We Pay | Cody | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Old Henry | Ketchum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | kid 90 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Embattled | Cash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Life Boat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wheeler | Wheeler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Albion: The Enchanted Stallion | Connor | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Debt | Oliver Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | She's Funny That Way | Stephen Dorff | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Motel Life | Jerry Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Zaytoun | Yoni | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Iceman | Joey Kuklinski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Brake | Jeremy Reins | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Immortals | Stavros | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Somewhere | Johnny Marco | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | Homer Van Meter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Felon | Wade Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Botched | Ritchie | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nanking | Lewis Smythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Scott Strauss | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Covert One: The Hades Factor | Jon Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zoolander | Stephen Dorff | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Cecil B. Demented | Cecil B. Demented | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Earthly Possessions | Jake Simms, Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Entropy | Jake Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Three Days | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Blade | Deacon Frost | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Blood and Wine | Jason | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | I Shot Andy Warhol | Candy Darling | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Santa's Christmas Snooze | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Reckless | Tom Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | One Hundred and One Nights | Mute Actor in Hollywood | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | S.F.W. | Cliff Spab | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Backbeat | Stuart Sutcliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Judgment Night | John Wyatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Power of One | P.K. Age 18 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Always Remember I Love You | Robert Mendham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Son's Promise | Charles O'Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do You Know the Muffin Man? | Sandy Dollison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story | Kale Wedemeyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hiroshima Maiden | Johnny Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Gate | Glen | Average | Similar → |
Stephen Dorff - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stephen Dorff?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stephen Dorff is "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Stephen Dorff acted in?
Stephen Dorff has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stephen Dorff?
Other notable films include "Always Remember I Love You", "Life Boat", and "The Power of One".