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.
Michael Dorn has 130 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Trek with 8 titles. Signature works include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Cow and Chicken. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 14 universes
