Date of Birth: May 13, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Tommy Dorfman is an American actor best known for their role as Ryan Shaver in the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Dorfman graduated from Fordham University’s drama program in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre. They began their acting career shortly thereafter, landing roles in both television and film. Dorfman has been widely recognized not only for their acting skills but also for their advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and gender identity issues. In July 2021, Dorfman publicly came out as a transgender woman, further solidifying her role as an influential figure in the LGBTQ+ community.
5 Interesting Facts about Tommy Dorfman
1. Tommy Dorfman is a cousin of Andi Dorfman, a former star of “The Bachelorette.”
2. Dorfman won the Rising Star Award at the 2017 GLAAD Media Awards.
3. They publicly came out as transgender in July 2021 in an interview with Time magazine.
4. Dorfman has collaborated with fashion brands like Coach and Calvin Klein.
5. In addition to acting, Dorfman has also worked as a writer and director.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tommy Dorfman
1. “For a year now, I have been privately identifying and living as a woman—a trans woman.”
2. “I view today as a reintroduction to me as a woman, having made a transition medically.”
3. “There’s a beautiful balance in the universe that I feel more aware of now.”
4. “Trans women are beautiful; they are powerful, and they are to be celebrated.”
5. “I’m aligning my body with my soul.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$3 million
Children
As of the latest available information, Tommy Dorfman does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Tommy Dorfman’s IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5606071/
2. [Tommy Dorfman’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tommy.dorfman/
3. [Time Magazine Interview](https://time.com/6080933/tommy-dorfman-transgender/
4. [13 Reasons Why on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80117470
5. [Tommy Dorfman on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Dorfman
