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Michael Dorn

Acting Born Dec 9, 1952 Luling - Texas - USA 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Family Guy

as Lieutenant Worf (voice)

Family Guy

as Michael Dorn (voice)
Film

sex, lies, and videotape

as Prometheus (voice) (uncredited)

Teen Titans Go!

as The Monitor (voice)

Regular Show

as Thomas (voice)

Without a Trace

as Nathan Riggs
Film

Paris, Texas

as Worf

INVINCIBLE

as Thokk / Battle Beast (voice)

INVINCIBLE

as Battle Beast (voice)

INVINCIBLE

as Battle Beast / Viltrumites (voice)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Worf

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Willie Hawkins

Full filmography

  • Family Guy (1999) as Lieutenant Worf (voice)
  • Family Guy (1999) as Michael Dorn (voice)
  • Arrow (2012) as Prometheus (voice) (uncredited)
  • Teen Titans Go! (2013) as The Monitor (voice)
  • Castle (2009) as Carter Burke
  • Regular Show (2010) as Thomas (voice)
  • Without a Trace (2002) as Nathan Riggs
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Worf
  • INVINCIBLE (2021) as Thokk / Battle Beast (voice)
  • INVINCIBLE (2021) as Battle Beast (voice)
  • INVINCIBLE (2021) as Battle Beast / Viltrumites (voice)
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Worf
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Willie Hawkins
  • Falcon Crest (1981) as Lt. Hastings
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) as Captain Mozar / Triceraton Lieutenant (voice)
  • Heroes (2006) as U.S. President
  • Knots Landing (1979) as Paramedic
  • Dexter's Laboratory (1996) as Robo Dexo 3000 (voice)
  • Duck Dodgers (2003) as Centurion Robot (voice)
  • Dinosaurs (1991) as Elder in Chief (voice)
  • Dinosaurs (1991) as Solomon The Great (voice)
  • Dinosaurs (1991) as WeSaySoCorp Announcer (voice)
  • Dinosaurs (1991) as Television Announcer (voice)
  • Martial Law (1998) as Councilman Dick Tynan