Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach "Kaye"

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Thorsten Kaye
Los Angeles Presence
At A Glance

Raised in London, Thorsten came to the United States in 1985 on a track (decathlon) scholarship to the United States International University in San Diego. Thorsten majored in physical education and minored in drama, but ultimately changed his major to drama and received his bachelor's degree in fine arts.

After a rugby tour through Europe, Kaye enrolled in graduate school at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he earned his master's degree in theater and theater history. Although he fondly remembers his first professional role as that of the "Wicked Witch of the West" when he was 17 years old in England, Thorsten portrayed some of the most memorable characters in classical theater, from Macbeth to Mark Antony, while a member of the Hilberry Repertory Company in Detroit.

Thorsten then moved to Los Angeles, where he garnered roles in various television projects, including the miniseries, Sidney Sheldon's Nothing Lasts Forever, before moving to New York to accept the role of Patrick Thornhart on One Life to Live. He later landed the role of Ian Thornhart on Port Charles.

Kaye has an extensive portfolio of work in television, film, and theatre. In addition to his work on soaps, he has appeared in numerous TV shows including Sliders, Law & Order, Nothing Lasts Forever, and Air America. On the London stage, he's performed in such plays as The Winter's Tale, Love for Love, and Tartuffe. A seasoned Shakespearean actor, he has performed in Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Love's Labour's Lost, Twelfth Night, and The Taming of the Shrew, among other productions. After working with David Worth (Bloodsport) in the film The Prophet's Game -- starring Dennis Hopper -- Mr. Kaye re-teamed with the director in the thriller Shark Attack II. He has also appeared in the feature films The Silencers, Deadly Desire, and The Bone Collector.

Kaye has also published a book of original poetry, entitled From Timber Ridge to Daymer Gardens, with Dorothy Bridges, widow of actor Lloyd Bridges. Proceeds from the book, which accompanied a CD release of the same name, go to Give Kids the World, a charity for sick children.

When not working, Thorsten enjoys music, literature, riding American motorcycles, and hockey; he is also a huge Miami Dolphins fan.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ridge Forrester
December 13, 2013 to Present

All My Children
Zachery Slater
May 20, 2004, to December 29, 2009; January 5, 2010; April 13, 2010, to April 16, 2010; August 16, 2010, to August 26, 2010; October 22, 2010 to November 16, 2010; August 5, 2011 to September 23, 2011; April 29, 2013 to September 2, 2013;

Port Charles
Ian Thornhart
May 5, 2000 to October 3, 2003

One Life to Live
Patrick Thornhart
October 15, 1995 to September 16, 1997

Deadly Desire
Airport Agent
1991
Acting Portfolio: FILM
Shark Attack II
Dr. Nick Harris
2000

The Bone Collector
[Stuntman]
1999

The Prophet's Game
Joey Highsmith
1999

The Silencers
Jasper
1996
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (2023; for The Bold and the Beautiful)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2020, 2023, 2024; for The Bold and the Beautiful) Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2006, 2009; for All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004; for Port Charles)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010; for All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004; for Port Charles)

Soap Central Dankies Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (2009; for All My Children)
Soap Central Dankies Winner, Most Attractive Male Star (2009; for All My Children)
Soap Central Dankies Winner, Favorite Couple: Zach Slater and Kendall Hart (2009; for All My Children)
Soap Central Dankies Winner, Outstanding Overall Performer (2009; for All My Children)
Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Mainz, (West) Germany

DATE OF BIRTH: February 22, 1966

MARITAL STATUS: Long-time companion of Susan Haskell

CHILDREN: Daughter, McKenna [Feb 27, 2003]; daughter, Marlowe Marann [Jan 28, 2007, at 9:38 p.m.; weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz.]

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