Thorsten Kaye was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and holds both German and British nationality. He moved to the U.S. on a decathlon scholarship at the age of 19.
Before becoming an actor, Kaye was an avid rugby player. His athletic background is a notable aspect of his early life.
Thorsten Kaye’s real surname is Kieselbach. He adopted "Kaye" as a stage name because his original surname was difficult to pronounce for many people.
Kaye has an extensive theater background, having performed in classic plays like *Macbeth and The Taming of the Shrew. He was also part of the Hilberry Repertory Company in Detroit.
Kaye has been a staple in the soap opera world, having starred in *One Life to Live, Port Charles, All My Children, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Thorsten Kaye is also a published poet. He released a poetry book titled *From Timber Ridge to Daymer Gardens, with proceeds donated to charity.