Trivia

Is credited with providing the "ugh" on Lenny Kravitz' recording of "American Woman" (1999).

Collects vintage cameras.

Son of composer Steve Dorff (full name: Stephen Hartley Dorff, Senior).

Brother of musician Andrew Dorff.

Was considered for the part of Jack in Titanic (1997). Stephen was glad that he didn't play the part because he would have been always remembered for being that guy on the boat.

Mother Nancy died of brain cancer in February 2008.

According to director Iain Softley, as soon as he met Stephen Dorff, he knew that he would be perfect to portray Stuart Sutcliffe in Backbeat (1994).

When not working, he often vacations in St-Tropez, France, over his birthday.

Has appeared in commercials for Blu E-cigs.

Was listed as a potential nominee on both the 2004 and 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballots. He was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actor category on the 2004 ballot for his role in the film Cold Creek Manor (2003). And he was suggested again two years later in the Worst Supporting Actor category of the 2006 Razzie nominating ballot for his performance in the film Alone in the Dark (2005). He failed to receive either nomination.

In Hamburg, Germany, filming Backbeat (1994) alongside Sheryl Lee. (April 1993)

Attended the 67th Venice International Film Festival in Italy. (September 2010)

Vacationed in St-Tropez, France, also attending a Kanye West party. (July 2006)

Vacationed and attended a variety of small celebrity events in St-Tropez, France. (August 2007)

Attended the 2002 Cannes Film Festival in France. (May 2002)

Attended the 2000 Cannes Film Festival in France. (May 2000)

Attended the The 32nd Annual Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. (September 2007)

Somewhere (2010) preview and reception in Tokyo, Japan. (January 2011)