Steven Berkoff Biography (2)

Berkoff was born in Stepney, London. After studying drama and mime in London and Paris, he subsequently entered a series of repertory companies and formed the London Theatre Group. His first original stage play was presented at the Edinburgh Festival. His original plays include West, Decadence, Greek, Kvetch, Acapulco, Harry's Christmas Lunch, Sink the Belgrano! and Massage.

Berkoff has appeared in such films as A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Passenger, McVicar, Outland, Octopussy, Beverly Hills Cop, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Underworld, Revolution, Under the Cherry Moon, Absolute Beginners, Prisoner of Rio, The Krays, Fair Game, Flynn, Another 9 1/2 Weeks, Legionnaire (which had its world premiere on USA Network), and Rancid Aluminum. He also directed and co-starred with Joan Collins in the film version of Decadence.

Berkoff's television credits include USA Network's La Femme Nikita, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, West, Metamorphosis, Harry's Christmas, Silent Night, The Tell Tale Heart, Sins, Beloved Family, Knife Edge, The Professionals, War and Remembrance, and Michelangelo - Season of Giants.

Berkoff has also published a variety of books, including Gross Intrusion, I Am Hamlet, and Meditations on Metamorphosis.

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