Tommy Dorfman

Tommy Dorfman (born May 13, 1992[1]) is an American actor known for playing the role of Ryan Shaver in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why (2017).[2]

Tommy Dorfman
Dorfman in 2018
Born (1992-05-13) May 13, 1992
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)
Peter Zurkuhlen
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(m. 2016)​
RelativesAndi Dorfman (cousin)

Biography

Dorfman was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia,[3] to a Jewish family. Dorfman graduated from Fordham University's drama program in 2015 with a B.A. in theatre arts.[4][3] After graduating, they were cast in the role of Ryan Shaver on the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why, which premiered in 2017.[5] Also that year, they helped design a fashion collection with ASOS,[6] and, in October, were honored with the Rising Star Award by GLAAD.[4]

In Spring 2019, Dorfman made their New York theatrical debut in The New Group's production of Jeremy O. Harris' play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor.

Personal life

Dorfman is gay.[3] Dorfman and Peter Zurkuhlen became engaged in April 2015 and were married in Portland, Maine, on November 12, 2016.[7]

In November 2017, Dorfman came out as genderqueer/non-binary.[8]

They are a cousin of The Bachelorette star Andi Dorfman. In high school, Dorfman dated Violet Chachki.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2009Foreign ExchangeStudentShort film
2013In My SkinJulianShort film
2016i-WitnessRob Jr.Episode: "The Smith Sisters"
2017–2018; 202013 Reasons WhyRyan ShaverRecurring (Seasons 1–2)
Guest (Season 4); 18 episodes
2019Jane the Virgin[9]BobbyRecurring role
2019American PrincessNickRecurring role
2019FluidityDaniel
2019Insatiable[10][11]Jonathan2 episodes
2020Love, VictorJustinEpisode: “Boys’ Trip”
2020RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsGuest JudgeEpisode: “Snatch Game of Love”
2020Love in the Time of CoronaOscar[12]Upcoming limited series, main role

References
  1. Emily [@tommydorfmans] (May 13, 2018). "Happy birthday to my precious angel [...]" (Tweet). Retweeted by tommydorfman – via Twitter.
  2. "Out 13 Reasons Why Star Tommy Dorfman Responds to Brazilian Homophobia". The Advocate. October 17, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  3. Wheeler, André-Naquian (June 5, 2017). "tommy dorfman is the 'unapologetically queer' actor from '13 reasons why'". i-d. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  4. Loizzo-Desai, Alexandra (October 31, 2017). "Fordham Theatre Grad Honored by GLAAD". Fordham News. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  5. "Tommy Doorman Wants to Use Acting for Advocacy". Paper Magazine. September 27, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  6. "13 reasons why's tommy dorfman has released an awesome fashion collection". MTV UK. November 5, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  7. Gallagher, Caitlin (August 24, 2019). "13 Reasons Why Cast: Who's Single and Who's Taken". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  8. Peoples, Landon (November 16, 2017). "Tommy Dorfman's Latest Fashion Statement: Gender". refinery29.com. Retrieved May 8, 2020. “Growing up, I hated the idea that clothing was gendered. I identify as non-binary,” he reveals.
  9. ’13 Reasons Why’ Star Tommy Dorfman Joins Final Season of ‘Jane the Virgin’ (Exclusive) by Matt Donnelly, The Wrap. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  10. ""Insatiable" Full Brazilian (TV Episode 2019)". IMDb.
  11. ""Insatiable" Eat and Run (TV Episode 2019)". IMDb.
  12. Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 29, 2020). "'Love In The Time Of Corona': Freeform Sets Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley And 4 More For Limited Series Event". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
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