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Michael Dorn Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1952-12-09

Birthplace:
Luling - Texas - USA

Credits:
166 Total Roles

Michael Dorn

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Biography

Michael Dorn (born December 9, 1952) is an American actor and voice artist who is best known for his role as the Klingon Worf from the Star Trek franchise.

Dorn was born in Luling, Texas, the son of Allie Lee (née Nauls) and Fentress Dorn, Jr. He grew up in Pasadena, California. He studied radio and television production at the Pasadena City College. From there he pursued a career in music as a performer with several different rock music bands, travelling to San Francisco and then back to Los Angeles.Dorn first appeared in Rocky (1976) as Apollo Creed's bodyguard, though he was not credited. He first appeared as a guest on the television show W.E.B. in 1978. The producer was impressed with his work, so he introduced Michael to an agent who introduced him to acting teacher Charles Conrad to study acting for six months. He then landed a regular role on the television series CHiPs.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Armorsaurs TV Karter Klay
2024 The D-Con Chamber TV Self
2024 Butterfly in the Sky MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2023 Glowzies MOVIE General Thomson
2023 Krapopolis TV Babak (voice)
2023 Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event MOVIE Captain Worf
2022 The Shuttlepod Show TV Self
2021 Dogs in Space TV Pistachio Soup (voice)
2021 DOTA: Dragon's Blood TV Asar (voice)
2021 Invincible TV Thokk / Battle Beast (voice)

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