Steven Berkoff
Riverside Studios Reveals Spring Theatre Programme Initial Details (Jan 30, 2026)
Cast Set For CASH ON DELIVERY at The Mill at Sonning (Dec 29, 2025)
Roger Guenveur Smith to Present IN HONOR OF JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT at Outside In Theatre (Oct 7, 2025)
BIO
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 eponymously 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).
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Writing
Awards and Nominations
Steven BerkoffShakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass in Evil
Steven BerkoffShakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass In Evil conceived
Steven BerkoffThe Trial
Steven BerkoffKvetch
Videos
VIDEO: Shotgun Players' HAMLET Roulette Has Actors Trading Roles Every Night
by Michael Dale - 2016-04-22 18:56:36
TV: Interviews and Behind the Scenes at SeaGlass's A CHRISTMAS TWIST
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - 2012-11-23 09:04:14
STAGE TUBE: Above & Beyond's 'On My Way To Heaven' Video Features Steven Berkoff
by Movies News Desk - 2012-07-10 18:53:06
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Newly Released Trailer for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
by Caryn Robbins - 2011-12-02 13:54:36
STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
by Caryn Robbins - 2011-11-22 12:09:28
News
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Riverside Studios has announced the first details of our spring theatre programme, launching in a landmark year as the iconic West London venue celebrates its 50th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
The cast has been announced for CASH ON DELIVERY, a side-splitting farce of mistaken identity and mayhem by Michael Cooney, directed bv Ron Aldridge, at the Mill at Sonning.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Outside In Theatre will present the Los Angeles run of Roger Guenveur Smith's solo performance In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
George Dillon, Gregg Lowe, Giles Taylor and Nick Waring will star in The Shadow In The Mirror, adapted and directed by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart from the haunting short story by Gerald Durrell. Learn more about the show here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025
Scena will present the Irish Premiere of Strong Wind, a new play by Nobel prizewinning author Jon Fosse, translated by Mai-Brit Akerholt at Smock Alley Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025
Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's founding artistic director Ron Sossi passed away on Wednesday, March 19, at the age of 85.
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 11, 2025
IL NATALE DI HARRY al TEATROSOPHIA
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024
The Performance, a gripping drama inspired by Arthur Miller's acclaimed short story first published in The New Yorker, will be coming to select U.S. theaters in late December 2024.
by Ettore Farrattini - Sep 25, 2024
É stata presenta oggi in conferenza stampa la nuova stagione 2024/2025 di Teatrosophia, uno dei più interessanti spazi off della Capitale nato nel 2018 a pochi passi da piazza Navona.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024
Dayton Live has appointed a new President & CEO, signaling a new chapter for the organization. Learn more about the change!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024
Marcy Carsey will be honored at LATW's 50th Anniversary Gala on June 2 at The Broad in Santa Monica. Learn more and join the celebration of her contributions to the entertainment industry.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024
Greenwich Theatre has announced its line-up of special guest events, launching on 13 May with An Audience with Steven Berkoff. Check out the full lineup here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024
Greenwich Theatre reveals full cast and creative team for their production of Bryony Lavery's FROZEN.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
Party? a new comedy by Anne Marilyn Lucas offers a fresh look at the ever-changing concept of marriage roles and the institution as a lifetime commitment. Performances run March 14 to 31.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024
'What (is) a Woman' is a blistering new play by Andrée Bernard premiering at Arcola Theatre from April 23rd to May 4th.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024
'Party?' a poignant comedy described by playwright Anne Marilyn Lucas as 'A Doll's House meets Neil Simon' provides a fresh and often humorous look at marriage through the eyes of three generations of one family.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
'Party?' will make its NYC debut in March at Theatre for the New City. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
The Board of the Barbican Theatre Plymouth has announced actor and artist Connor McIntyre as their new patron and the appointment of Claire Honey as Development Consultant and Laura Horton as Artistic Consultant. Learn more about the new appointments here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Steven Berkoff has written 1 shows including Metamorphosis (Playwright).
Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Shakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass in Evil , Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Shakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass In Evil conceived, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Trial and The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for Kvetch.
Videos