Thorsten Ernst Kieselbach
Pine Valley Presence
Zachery Slater (May 20th, 2004 to Present)
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 lated landed the role of Ian Thornhart on Port 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. He 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; and is a huge Miami Dolphins fan.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
All My Children
Zachery Slater
May 20th, 2004 to Present
Port Charles
Ian Thornhart
May 5th, 2000 - October 3rd, 2003
One Life to Live
Patrick Thornhart
October 1995 - 1997
Deadly Desire
Airport Agent
1991
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Shark Attack 2
Dr. Nick Harris
2000
The Bone Collector
[Stuntman]
1999
The Prophet's Game
Joey Highsmith
1999
The Silencers
Jasper
1996
Awards & Acclaim
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; for All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004; for Port Charles)
soapcentral.com Dankies Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (2009; for All My Children)
soapcentral.com Dankies Winner, Most Attractive Male Star (2009; for All My Children)
soapcentral.com Dankies Winner, Favorite Couple: Zach Slater and Kendall Hart (2009; for All My Children)
soapcentral.com Dankies Winner, Outstanding Overall Performer (2009; for All My Children)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mainz, (West) Germany
DATE OF BIRTH: February 22nd, 1966
MARITAL STATUS: Long-time companion of
Susan Haskell
CHILDREN: Daughter, McKenna [Feb 27th, 2003]; Daughter, Marlowe Marann [Jan 28th, 2007 at 9:38 pm. Weighed 5 lbs, 8 oz.]
News Archives
News Archive: Rumors say Kaye in talks with AMC. [Apr 1st, 2004]
News Archive: Done deal: Kaye inks deal with AMC. [Apr 6th, 2004]
News Archive: Kaye, ABC hit impasse in contract talks. [Feb 21, 2009]
News Archive: Kaye earns fourth Lead Actor Emmy nomination. [May 14th, 2009]
