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| birth_name = Stephen Dorff
| birth_name = Stephen Hartley Dorff
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949|04|21}}<ref>{{cite book|last=Riggs|first=Thomas|title=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television|url=https://books.google.com/books?ei=ZHecTtPMKoW3sQKdg5mmBA&ct=result&id=TeNkAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22steve+dorff%22+%22new+york%22&q=%22steve+dorff%22+#search_anchor|year=1994|pages=91–94}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949|04|21}}<ref>{{cite book|last=Riggs|first=Thomas|title=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=TeNkAAAAMAAJ&q=%22steve+dorff%22+|year=1994|pages=91–94|publisher=Cengage Gale |isbn=978-0-7876-9047-2| via= Google Books}}</ref>
| origin = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| origin = New York City, U.S.
| instrument = [[Piano]]
| genre = [[Country music|Country]]
| genre = [[Country music|Country]]
| occupation = [[Songwriter]]
| occupation = Songwriter
| years_active = 1980s–present
| years_active = 1980s–present
| associated_acts = [[George Strait]], [[Clay Walker]]
| associated_acts = [[George Strait]], [[Clay Walker]]
| website = [http://www.stevedorff.com www.stevedorff.com]
| website = {{url|stevedorff.com}}
}}
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'''Stephen Dorff''' (born April 21, 1949) is an American [[songwriter]] and [[composer]] whose work is mainly in the field of [[country music]].
'''Stephen Hartley Dorff''' (born April 21, 1949) is an American songwriter and composer whose work is mainly in the field of [[country music]].


== Career ==
Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "[[Hypnotize the Moon (song)|Hypnotize the Moon]]" and "[[My Heart Will Never Know]]" for [[Clay Walker]], "[[The Man in Love with You]]" and "[[I Cross My Heart]]" by [[George Strait]], "[[Don't Underestimate My Love for You]]" by [[Lee Greenwood]], "[[Every Which Way but Loose (song)|Every Which Way but Loose]]" by [[Eddie Rabbitt]] and "[[Through the Years (Kenny Rogers song)|Through the Years]]" by [[Kenny Rogers]]. He also composed the themes for ''[[Spenser: For Hire]]'', ''[[Murphy Brown]]'', ''[[The Singing Bee (U.S. game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', ''[[Just the 10 of Us]]'' and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevedorff.com/discography.cfm|title=Steve Dorff biography|work=Steve Dorff.com|access-date=October 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com/hit-songwriter-bios-steve-dorff.html|title=Hit Songwriter Bios: Steve Dorff|work=Durango Songwriters Expo|access-date=October 3, 2010}}</ref>
Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "[[Hypnotize the Moon (song)|Hypnotize the Moon]]" and "[[My Heart Will Never Know]]" for [[Clay Walker]], "[[The Man in Love with You]]" and "[[I Cross My Heart]]" by [[George Strait]], "[[Don't Underestimate My Love for You]]" by [[Lee Greenwood]], "[[Every Which Way but Loose (song)|Every Which Way but Loose]]" by [[Eddie Rabbitt]] and "[[Through the Years (Kenny Rogers song)|Through the Years]]" by [[Kenny Rogers]]. He also composed the themes for ''[[Spenser: For Hire]]'', ''[[Murphy Brown]]'', ''[[The Singing Bee (American game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', ''[[Just the Ten of Us]]'' and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stevedorff.com/discography.cfm|title=Steve Dorff biography|work= SteveDorff.com|access-date=October 3, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.durango-songwriters-expo.com/hit-songwriter-bios-steve-dorff.html|title=Hit Songwriter Bios: Steve Dorff|work= durango-songwriters-expo.com| publisher= Durango Songwriters Expo |access-date=October 3, 2010}}</ref>


In addition, Dorff was a co-writer of the song "[[I Just Fall In Love Again]]" with composers Larry Herbstritt, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. "[[I Just Fall In Love Again]]", originally recorded by [[The Carpenters]] but not released as a single, became a major pop hit for [[Anne Murray]], peaking at #12 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1979. Steve Dorff also wrote the music score for the song "As Long As We Got Each Other" from the popular family TV sitcom [[Growing Pains]], with [[John Bettis]] writing the lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-23|title=Who Actually Wrote the Growing Pains Theme Song?|url=https://www.cbr.com/growing-pains-alan-thicke-theme-song-diffrent-strokes-facts-of-life/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref> He collaborated with Bettis again on ''Josephine'', a musical about [[Josephine Baker]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=May 11, 2016|title=The Verdict: What Do Critics Think of Josephine?|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/the-verdict-what-do-critics-think-of-josephine|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Playbill|language=en}}</ref>
In addition, Dorff was a co-writer of the song "[[I Just Fall in Love Again]]" with composers Larry Herbstritt, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. "[[I Just Fall in Love Again]]", originally recorded by [[The Carpenters]] but not released as a single, became a major pop hit for [[Anne Murray]], peaking at #12 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1979. Steve Dorff also wrote the music score for the song "As Long As We Got Each Other" from the popular family TV sitcom ''[[Growing Pains]]'', with [[John Bettis]] writing the lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 23, 2020|title=Who Actually Wrote the Growing Pains Theme Song?|url=https://www.cbr.com/growing-pains-alan-thicke-theme-song-diffrent-strokes-facts-of-life/ |website= CBR.com| first= Brian| last= Cronin| language=en-US |access-date=October 5, 2020}}</ref> He collaborated with Bettis again on ''Josephine'', a [[musical theatre|musical]] about singer [[Josephine Baker]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Clement|first=Olivia|date=May 11, 2016|title=The Verdict: What Do Critics Think of Josephine?|url= http://www.playbill.com/article/the-verdict-what-do-critics-think-of-josephine|access-date=October 5, 2020|website=Playbill.com |language= en}}</ref>


Dorff was the music supervisor for ''[[Pure Country]]'' (1992) and ''[[Pure Country 2: The Gift]]'' (2010).<ref name="allmusic"/> Since 2009, he has been the bandleader on the CMT revival of ''[[The Singing Bee (U.S. game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', for which he also composed the theme music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/shows/series/singing_bee/musicians.jhtml|title=Meet the Musicians|work=CMT|access-date=October 4, 2010}}</ref>
Dorff was the music supervisor for ''[[Pure Country]]'' (1992) and ''[[Pure Country 2: The Gift]]'' (2010).<ref name="allmusic" /> Since 2009, he has been the bandleader on the CMT revival of ''[[The Singing Bee (American game show)|The Singing Bee]]'', for which he also composed the theme music.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.cmt.com/shows/series/singing_bee/musicians.jhtml|title=Meet the Musicians|work=CMT.com | publisher= |date= |access-date=October 4, 2010}}</ref>


Dorff has been nominated for three [[Grammy Award]]s and five [[Emmy Award]]s.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p71761|pure_url=yes}} |title=Steve Dorff biography |author=Craig Harris |work=[[Allmusic]] |access-date=3 October 2010}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]] in 2018.<ref>https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2018_inductees</ref>
Dorff has been nominated for three [[Grammy Awards]] and five [[Emmy Awards]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p71761|pure_url=yes}} |title=Steve Dorff biography |author=Craig Harris |work=[[Allmusic]] |access-date=October 3, 2010}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2018_inductees|title=Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees| website= songhall.org| publisher= Songwriters Hall of Fame| date= | access-date= }}</ref>


== Personal life and family ==
Dorff is the father of actor [[Stephen Dorff]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Stephen Dorff|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/40/Stephen-Dorff.html|publisher=Film Reference.com|access-date=1 June 2012}}</ref> and songwriter Andrew Dorff.<ref>[http://www.blacklabelbooking.com/2011/04/andrew-dorff-2/ Blacklabelbooking.com]</ref> Andrew died at the age of 40 on December 19, 2016.<ref>http://www.cmt.com/news/1774863/songwriter-andrew-dorff-dead-at-40/</ref>
Dorff is the father of actor [[Stephen Dorff]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Stephen Dorff|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/40/Stephen-Dorff.html|publisher= | website= FilmReference.com |access-date=June 1, 2012}}</ref> and songwriter Andrew Dorff,<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.blacklabelbooking.com/2011/04/andrew-dorff-2/ |title= Andrew Dorff| date= | publisher= | website= blacklabelbooking.com| access-date= }}</ref> who died at age 40 on December 19, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.cmt.com/news/1774863/songwriter-andrew-dorff-dead-at-40/|title = Songwriter Andrew Dorff Dead at 40| website= CMT.com| publisher= |date= | access-date= }}</ref>


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==
*1982 ''[[Waltz Across Texas]]''
*1982 ''[[Waltz Across Texas]]''
*1982 ''[[Honkytonk Man]]''
*1982 ''[[Honkytonk Man]]''
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*2017 ''[[The Meanest Man in Texas]]''
*2017 ''[[The Meanest Man in Texas]]''


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|0006045}}
*{{IMDb name|0006045}}


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Latest revision as of 04:56, 4 May 2024

This article is about the songwriter. For the actor, see Stephen Dorff.
Steve Dorff
Birth nameStephen Hartley Dorff
Born (1949-04-21) April 21, 1949 (age 75)[1]
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Songwriter
Years active1980s–present
Websitestevedorff.com

Stephen Hartley Dorff (born April 21, 1949) is an American songwriter and composer whose work is mainly in the field of country music.

Career[edit]

Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "Hypnotize the Moon" and "My Heart Will Never Know" for Clay Walker, "The Man in Love with You" and "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait, "Don't Underestimate My Love for You" by Lee Greenwood, "Every Which Way but Loose" by Eddie Rabbitt and "Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers. He also composed the themes for Spenser: For Hire, Murphy Brown, The Singing Bee, Just the Ten of Us and others.[2][3]

In addition, Dorff was a co-writer of the song "I Just Fall in Love Again" with composers Larry Herbstritt, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. "I Just Fall in Love Again", originally recorded by The Carpenters but not released as a single, became a major pop hit for Anne Murray, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1979. Steve Dorff also wrote the music score for the song "As Long As We Got Each Other" from the popular family TV sitcom Growing Pains, with John Bettis writing the lyrics.[4] He collaborated with Bettis again on Josephine, a musical about singer Josephine Baker.[5]

Dorff was the music supervisor for Pure Country (1992) and Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010).[6] Since 2009, he has been the bandleader on the CMT revival of The Singing Bee, for which he also composed the theme music.[7]

Dorff has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and five Emmy Awards.[6] He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.[8]

Personal life and family[edit]

Dorff is the father of actor Stephen Dorff[9] and songwriter Andrew Dorff,[10] who died at age 40 on December 19, 2016.[11]

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Riggs, Thomas (1994). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Cengage Gale. pp. 91–94. ISBN 978-0-7876-9047-2 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Steve Dorff biography". SteveDorff.com. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  3. ^ "Hit Songwriter Bios: Steve Dorff". durango-songwriters-expo.com. Durango Songwriters Expo. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  4. ^ Cronin, Brian (February 23, 2020). "Who Actually Wrote the Growing Pains Theme Song?". CBR.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Clement, Olivia (May 11, 2016). "The Verdict: What Do Critics Think of Josephine?". Playbill.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Craig Harris. "Steve Dorff biography". Allmusic. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  7. ^ "Meet the Musicians". CMT.com. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
  8. ^ "Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees". songhall.org. Songwriters Hall of Fame.
  9. ^ "Stephen Dorff". FilmReference.com. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  10. ^ "Andrew Dorff". blacklabelbooking.com.
  11. ^ "Songwriter Andrew Dorff Dead at 40". CMT.com.

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