He then stars in a TV show which is a failure, both critically and commercially. He then attempts a music career, which is successful, but leads him deeper into drugs because of the amount of money he is making. The drugs eventually cause a breakup between Diggler and Horner since Diggler is having issues with his performance on set.Īfter the breakup, Diggler tries to make a film himself, but it is never completed. With the amount of money Diggler is making, he is able to support both his and Rothchild's addictions.
The hits and publicity lead to fame and money, which lead Diggler to the world of drugs. Diggler has critical and box office hits which lead him to stardom. Diggler becomes a prominent model and begins appearing in pornographic films. Horner slowly introduces Diggler to the business until Diggler becomes noticeable within the industry. Diggler meets his friend, Reed Rothchild ( Eddie Delcore), through Horner in 1979, while working on a film. Jack Horner ( Robert Ridgely) discovers Diggler at a falafel stand. Looking for a career as a male model, Diggler drops out of school at age 16 and leaves home.
His parents are a construction worker and a boutique shop owner who attend church every Sunday. Dirk Diggler ( Michael Stein) was born as Steven Samuel Adams on Apoutside of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
