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).
Steven BerkoffShakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass in Evil
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Steven BerkoffThe Trial
Steven BerkoffKvetch
Steven Berkoff has written 1 shows including Metamorphosis (Playwright).
Steven Berkoff has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Shakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass in Evil," Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for "Shakespeare's Villains: A Masterclass In Evil," Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "The Trial," and The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Olivier Awards for "Kvetch."
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