Tommy Dorfman | |
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![]() Dorfman in 2018, prior to her gender transition | |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | May 13, 1992
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Years active | 2009–present |
Spouse(s) | Peter Zurkuhlen (m. 2016) |
Relatives | Andi Dorfman (cousin) |
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] In July 2021, Dorfman came out as a trans woman and began to use she/her pronouns.[3]
Dorfman was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia[4] to a Jewish family.[citation needed] 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.[5][4]
After graduating from university, Dorfman was cast in the role of Ryan Shaver on the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why, which premiered in 2017.[6] Also that year, she helped design a fashion collection with ASOS,[7] and, in October, was honored with the Rising Star Award by GLAAD.[5]
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.
Dorfman is queer.[8] Dorfman and Peter Zurkuhlen became engaged in April 2015 and married in Portland, Maine on November 12, 2016.[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.[11] She revealed in an interview that she has been "privately identifying and living as a woman" for almost a year.[11][12]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Foreign Exchange | Student | Short film |
2013 | In My Skin | Julian | Short film |
2016 | i-Witness | Rob Jr. | Episode: "The Smith Sisters" |
2017–2018; 2020 | 13 Reasons Why | Ryan Shaver | Recurring (Seasons 1–2) Guest (Season 4); 18 episodes |
2019 | Jane the Virgin[13] | Bobby | Recurring role |
American Princess | Nick | Recurring role | |
Fluidity | Daniel | ||
Insatiable[14][15] | Jonathan | 2 episodes | |
2020 | Love, Victor | Justin | Episode: "Boys' Trip" |
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Guest Judge | Episode: "Snatch Game of Love" | |
Love in the Time of Corona | Oscar[16] | Main role |
"Growing up, I hated the idea that clothing was gendered. I identify as non-binary," he reveals.
Today is about clarity: I am a trans woman. My pronouns are she/her. My name is Tommy.
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