Tommy Dorfman

Tommy Dorfman (born May 13, 1992)[1] is an American actress, best known for playing 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.
EducationFordham University
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)
Peter Zurkuhlen
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(m. 2016; div. 2022)​
RelativesAndi Dorfman (cousin)

Early life and education

Dorfman was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.[3] She is a cousin of The Bachelorette star Andi Dorfman. Dorfman graduated from Fordham University's drama program in 2015 with a B.A. in theatre arts.[4][3]

Career

After graduating from university, Dorfman was cast in the role of Ryan Shaver on the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why, which premiered in 2017.[5] Also that year, she helped design a fashion collection with ASOS,[6] and in October was honored with the Rising Star Award by GLAAD.[4]

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

Personal life

Dorfman is queer.[7] Dorfman and Peter Zurkuhlen became engaged in April 2015 and married in Portland, Maine on November 12, 2016.[8] In July 2021, Dorfman revealed she and Zurkuhlen had separated but remain friends.[9]

In November 2017, Dorfman came out as non-binary and later changed her pronouns to they/them.[10] On July 22, 2021, Dorfman came out as a transgender woman and updated her pronouns to she/her.[9] She revealed in an interview that she has been "privately identifying and living as a woman" for almost a year.[9][11]

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[12]BobbyRecurring role
American PrincessNickRecurring role
FluidityDaniel
InsatiableJonathan2 episodes
2020Love, VictorJustinEpisode: "Boys' Trip"
RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsGuest JudgeEpisode: "Snatch Game of Love"
Love in the Time of CoronaOscar[13]Main role
2021The Shuroo ProcessMark
2022Sharp StickTali

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. Wheeler, André-Naquian (June 5, 2017). "tommy dorfman is the 'unapologetically queer' actor from '13 reasons why'". i-d. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  8. Gallagher, Caitlin (August 24, 2019). "13 Reasons Why Cast: Who's Single and Who's Taken". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  9. Peters, Torrey (July 22, 2021). "Tommy Dorfman Would like to Clarify". Time. Retrieved July 22, 2021. I love him so much, but we've been learning that as a trans woman, what I'm interested in is not necessarily reflected in a gay man. So we've had incredible conversations to redefine our relationship as friends.
  10. 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.
  11. "13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender". BBC News. July 23, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  12. '13 Reasons Why' Star Tommy Dorfman Joins Final Season of 'Jane the Virgin' (Exclusive) by Matt Donnelly, The Wrap. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  13. 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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