By Zach Bromberg – M c Carthy Steven Berkoff

His life, so far… He was born Leslie Steven Berks in the east end of London. On 3 rd 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. He has also appeared in numerous T.V roles in both America and England.

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.