Transcript Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff
By Zach Bromberg –
McCarthy
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.
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.