By Zach Bromberg – McCarthy

Steven Berkoff

His life, so far…

• He was born Leslie Steven Berks in the east end of London. On 3rd August 1937

• He studied drama and mime in both London and Paris.

• In 1968 he formed the London theatre group.• As well as being a well known actor on both the

stage and in Hollywood blockbusters he is also a writer and director.

The films

• Berkoff has appeared in more than 50 films. His first credited role was in 1967´s Prehistoric Woman.

• Berkoff’s more well known roles were as:• The Russian General Orlov, in Octopussy.• Victor Maitland in Beverly Hills Cop.• Russian, Lt. Col. Podovsky in Rambo• And the sadistic policeman Tom in a Clockwork

Orange.• He directed his film Decadence which was

originally a play.• He has also appeared in numerous T.V roles in

both America and England.

The plays

• Steven Berkoff has directed and appeared in an abundance of plays!

• Berkoff’s theatrical version of ‘On the water front’ a film made in1954, staring Marlon Brando had successful runs in both Edinburgh and Nottingham, and is now playing at the London's Theatre Royal.