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Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Director & actor · born 3 August 1937 · Stepney, East London, England

Steven Berkoff (born Leslie Steven Berks; 3 August 1937) is an English actor, author, playwright, theatre practitioner and theatre director.

As a theatre maker he is recognised for staging work with a heightened performance style known as "Berkovian theatre", which combines elements of physical theatre, total theatre and expressionism. His work has sometimes been viewed as an example of in-yer-face theatre, due to the intense presentation and taboo-breaking material in a number of his plays. As a screen actor, he is known for his performances in villainous roles, including the portrayals of General Orlov in the James Bond film Octopussy (1983), Victor Maitland in Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Lt. Col. Podovsky in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Adolf Hitler in War and Remembrance (1988–89).

Where to start: A Clockwork Orange (1971).

As director 6

As actor 114

TV shows 23

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Steven Berkoff movie?

By viewer score, A Clockwork Orange (1971) at 8.2/10.

What are Steven Berkoff’s most popular movies?

A Clockwork Orange, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Tourist.

How many movies has Steven Berkoff made?

120 films on TMDB, 6 as director, 114 as actor.

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