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Michael Dorn

Michael Dorn
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Dorn at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1952-12-09) December 9, 1952 (age 64)
Luling, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater Pasadena City College
Occupation Actor, voice actor
Years active 1976–present

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

From his first appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot episode, "Encounter at Farpoint", to his last in Star Trek: Nemesis, Dorn has appeared more times as a regular cast member than any other actor of the Star Trek franchise, spanning five films and 272 television episodes. He also appeared as Worf's namesake, Colonel Worf, in the film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.

Following the end of his Star Trek career, Dorn had supporting roles in a number of independent feature films, including Shadow Hours (2000), Lessons for an Assassin (2001), and the Santa Clause trilogy where he appeared in a cameo role as 'The Sandman'.

Dorn is also an accomplished pilot and owns and operates a Lockheed T-33 trainer jet, which Dorn jokingly refers to as his 'starship'.

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 Pasadena City College. From there he pursued a career in music as a performer with several different rock music bands, traveling 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.


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