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).
Stephen Dorff Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stephen Dorff reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stephen Dorff's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Stephen Dorff's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Quantum Project, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stephen Dorff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stephen Dorff's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stephen Dorff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vampires of the Velvet Lounge | Randall/Ramsey | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 → |
| 2015 | The Debt | Oliver Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | She's Funny That Way | Stephen Dorff | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bra Wars – Hollywood’s Affair With The Bra | Self | 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 | 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 → |
| 2000 | Quantum Project | Paul Pentcho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Earthly Possessions | Jake Simms, Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Entropy | Jake Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Three Days | Self | Super Hit | 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. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | R.E.M.: Rough Cut | Himself | Hit | 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 | Super 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 "Quantum Project" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story", "Always Remember I Love You", and "Life Boat".