Michael Dorn

Michael Dorn is an actor best known for his role as the Klingon Worf in the Star Trek franchise. Michael grew up in Pasadena, California where he attended the Pasadena City College. He studied radio and television production. Dorn made his television debut as a guest on the television show WEB in 1978. The producer was so impressed with his work that he introduced him to an agent who in turn introduced him to acting teacher Charles Conrad, under which he studied acting for a total of six months. This bore fruit pretty fast, as he immediately landed a regular role on the long-running series CHiPs. Meanwhile, he performed a little-known role in Rocky in 1976 as Apollo Creed’s bodyguard. Dorn’s most notable role, however, was that of Klingon Starfleet officer Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. According to him, he got the role by coming into his interview prepared. Like the stereotypical Klingon warrior, he did not smile or speak. He stood in a corner in a rigid posture and marched into the room while scowling, when he was called. After reading, he grumpily thanked the director and walked out. As for his character, Dorn has appeared in more Star Trek episodes and movies than anyone else. He only missed three episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and four on Deep Space Nine, plus five Star Trek movies. Dorn has also appeared in the film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country as Colonel Worf. Dorn’s other credits include The Santa Clause 2 and 3, Ted 2, Castle, Superman: The Animated Series, and voice roles in several animated series such as I Am Weasel, Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Danny Phantom.