Thorsten Kaye
| Thorsten Kaye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach February 22, 1966 Frankfurt, West Germany |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Partner | Susan Haskell 2 children |
Thorsten Kaye (born Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach on February 22, 1966 in Frankfurt, Federal Republic of Germany) is a German-British actor.
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[edit] Early life
Raised in Mainz and London, Kaye came to the United States in 1985 on a track (decathlon) scholarship to the United States International University in San Diego. Kaye majored in physical education (and minored in drama), but ultimately changed his major to drama and received his bachelor's degree in fine arts.
After a rugby union tour through Europe, Kaye enrolled in graduate school at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he earned his master's degree in theater and theater history.
[edit] Acting career
Kaye appeared in many classical theater roles, including The Winter's Tale, Tartuffe, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Love's Labour's Lost, Twelfth Night and The Taming of the Shrew, both in London and with the Hilberry Repertory Company in Detroit.
Kaye then moved to Los Angeles, where he garnered roles in various television projects, including the miniseries, Sidney Sheldon's Nothing Lasts Forever, before moving to New York to accept the role of Patrick Thornhart on ABC's One Life to Live.
He appeared as professor Patrick Thornhart on One Life to Live (1995–1997). Later, he returned to ABC as Patrick's doctor brother Ian Thornhart on Port Charles (2000–2003). In 2004, he began playing Zach Slater on All My Children. He has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards and three Soap Opera Digest Awards. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for All My Children in 2006 and 2009.
Kaye has an extensive portfolio of work in television, film and theatre. In addition to his work on soaps, he has appeared in Sliders, Law & Order and Air America. After working with David Worth (Bloodsport) in the film, The Prophet's Game (which starred Dennis Hopper) Kaye re-teamed with the director in the thriller Shark Attack II. He has also appeared in the feature films The Silencers, Deadly Desire and The Bone Collector.
Kaye opted not to renew his contract with All My Children when the show moved production from New York City to Los Angeles. Kaye remained with the show on a recurring basis until November 19, 2010 when his character (presumably) died in a plane crash.
Thorsten has one of the lead roles in a new psychological thriller (feature-length film) titled OCCUPANT, which was released in the U.S and Canada in October 2011 on demand in many cable/satellite markets as well as on most digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon, Blockbuster, PlayStation. A full list of providers as well as trailers and other information can be viewed at www.occupantmovie.com.
[edit] Writer/poet
Kaye published a book of original poetry, entitled From Timber Ridge to Daymer Gardens, with Dorothy Bridges, widow of actor Lloyd Bridges. Proceeds from the book, which accompanied a CD release of the same name, go to Give Kids the World, a charity for sick children. His new children's book will be coming out in March 2009 on the "Rock the Soap" cruise.
[edit] Personal life
When not working, Kaye enjoys music, literature, riding American motorcycles, and is a huge Miami Dolphins and Detroit Red Wings fan.[1]
While appearing on One Life to Live, he met his partner, Susan Haskell, who played his on-show love interest (Margaret "Marty" Saybrooke). The two currently have two daughters, McKenna (born February 2003) and Marlowe (born January 2007).[1]
Kaye was an active blogger for the Detroit Red Wings at NHL.com during the 2008 and 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Who, Where and Wow!". Soap Opera Weekly: p. 15. 2007-02-27.
- ^ Thorsten Kaye – Time to flip the switch – NHL.com
