Michael Dorn
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Rocky
as Apollo Creed's Bodyguard (uncredited) 1976
Ted 2
as Rick 2015
Star Trek: First Contact
as Lieutenant Commander Worf 1996
Ali
as Black Pilot 2001
Star Trek: Nemesis
as Lt. Commander Worf 2002
Star Trek: Generations
as Lt. Commander Worf 1994
The Santa Clause 2
as Sandman 2002
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
as Klingon Defense Attorney 1991
Star Trek: Insurrection
as Lt. Commander Worf 1998
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
as Sandman 2006
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
as Ferdinand (voice) 2019
Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!
as Lieutenant Worf (voice) 2010
Jagged Edge
as Dan Hislan 1985
The Man from Earth: Holocene
as Dr. Gil Parker 2017
Shade
as Jack Thornhill 2003
Transformers: Titans Return
as Fortress Maximus (voice) 2017
Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time
as Rufus 3000 (voice) 2003