Dressed in all black, with a hint of his cool tattoo peaking out of the sleeve of his t-shirt, he was relaxed and kind. He plays Roland West, alongside another acting powerhouse Mahershala Ali.
Stephen Dorff has come a long way, from his early stint as a teenage heartthrob on TV sitcoms and playing through the darker side of characters, in sometimes forgettable films. Dorff is a hot interview, sought out by everyone, yet starting with his publicist he seems to surround himself with kindness. In person, Dorff is just as charming and intense as he appears in his roles, yet with a healthy dose of down to earth and genuinely funny guy thrown in.
And in 'Zaytoun' Dorff pulls off another unforgettable performance complete with impeccable Israeli accent and military demeanor worthy of the Israeli Air Force. I could not talk to Dorff without mentioning 'Somewhere' and his own statements about the film confirm its importance, in his life as well. Having flown in from Israel to meet Dorff, Riklis pulled out a photo of a real-life Israeli fighter pilot during their meeting, as his own weapon of persuasion.
His 'Zaytoun' co-star Abdallah El Akal sits in the room with us during our interview and provides the perfect sidekick for Dorff, who thankfully never takes himself too seriously.
In-depth interviews and casual chats with the personalities and influencers of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Stephen Dorff on the Huffington Post, interviewed by E. Nina Rothe Stephen Dorff has come a long way, from his early stint as a teenage heartthrob on TV sitcoms and playing through the darker side of characters, in sometimes forgettable films.
