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Tommy DorfmanAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 13.05.1992
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Acting Career
- Television and Theater
- Coming Out and Transition
- Gender Transition and Identity
- Present and Future
Early Life and Education
Tommy Dorfman, born on May 13, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in a multi-sibling Jewish household. From a tender age, Tommy exhibited a fondness for feminine attire and a sense of unease with their assigned sex at birth.
Acting Career
At 17, Dorfman embarked on their acting journey with a short film titled "Foreign Currency." They later starred in "In My Skin" and made their documentary debut in "I Am Witness." In 2017, Tommy soared to fame with their portrayal of Ryan Shaver in Netflix's "13 Reasons Why," a role that resonated deeply due to their shared experiences of high school isolation and non-binary orientation.
Television and Theater
Following their breakthrough, Dorfman appeared in television series such as "Jane the Virgin," "Insatiable," and "America's Princess." They made their theatrical debut in the play "Daddy" and returned to television in "Love, Victor" and "RuPaul's Drag Race." In 2021, they starred in "Love in the Time of Corona" as Oscar, a young man navigating relationships during the pandemic.
Coming Out and Transition
Tommy has been open about their attraction to men in their personal life. They married Peter Zurkuhlen in 2016 and came out as genderqueer two years later, requesting the use of "they" pronouns. In 2020, Dorfman sparked speculation with photos of Australian actor Jacob Elordi, followed by public appearances with American actor Lucas Hedges.
Gender Transition and Identity
In 2021, Tommy Dorfman revealed their identity as a transgender woman in an interview with Time. They shared that they had undergone gender-affirming surgery a year prior and were receiving hormone therapy. Dorfman expressed the challenges of navigating their transition while in the public eye, but also emphasized their happiness and sense of liberation.
Present and Future
Today, Tommy Dorfman continues to embrace their new identity and enjoys the freedom of being authentic. They have a number of projects in the pipeline, including the film "Sharp Stick," directed by Lena Dunham. Dorfman hopes to inspire others through their journey and advocate for the visibility and acceptance of the transgender community.
