Michael Dorn
Known for
Born in Luling, Texas in 1952, Michael Dorn will always be Worf, the Klingon security chief he played across seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994), four seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995-1999) and every one of the TNG-cast movies. That single body of work makes him the most-featured actor in Star Trek's screen history. He has kept working steadily in animation voice roles from Gargoyles to DC Universe. Grave, deep-voiced and precise, he built one of the great sustained character portraits in American genre television.
Michael Dorn
41 Movies
58 Series
Born in Luling, Texas in 1952, Michael Dorn will always be Worf, the Klingon security chief he played across seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994), four seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995-1999) and every one of the TNG-cast movies. That single body of work makes him the most-featured actor in Star Trek's screen history. He has kept working steadily in animation voice roles from Gargoyles to DC Universe. Grave, deep-voiced and precise, he built one of the great sustained character portraits in American genre television.
Movies
Plays Rick
Ted 2
2015
Plays Lieutenant Commander Worf
Star Trek: First Contact
1996
Plays Lt. Commander Worf
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
Plays Lt. Commander Worf
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
Plays Lt. Commander Worf
Star Trek: Generations
1994
Plays Sandman
The Santa Clause 2
2002
Plays Sandman
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006
Plays Klingon Defense Attorney
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991
Plays Black Pilot
Ali
2001
Plays Ferdinand (voice)
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines
2019
Plays Jack Thornhill
Shade
2003
Plays Dr. Gil Parker
The Man from Earth: Holocene
2017
Plays Dan Hislan
Jagged Edge
1985
Plays Mata Nui (voice)
Bionicle: The Legend Reborn
2009
Plays Kyle
Night Skies
2007
Plays Arnold Denton
Fist of the Warrior
2007
Plays Alastair
Agent Revelation
2021
Plays Virtual Voice of Dante (voice)
Virtual Combat
1995
Plays The Fright Knight (voice)
Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy
2005
Plays King Tor (voice)
Thru the Moebius Strip
2005
Plays General Buskirk
A.I. Assault
2006
Plays I.M. Weasel (Voice)
Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies
2004
Plays Bob Bowman
The Prophet's Game
2000
Plays Det. Thomas Greenwood
Shadow Hours
2000
Plays Real Robert Schmitt
Unbelievable!!!!!
2020
Plays Simon
Menno's Mind
1997
Plays Rogers
Mach 2
2001
Plays Guardship Commander (voice)
Strange Frame
2012
Plays Fortress Maximus (voice)
Transformers: Titans Return
2017
Plays Quinn
Lessons for an Assassin
2003
Plays Chairman
Timemaster
1995
Plays Captain Worf
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
2023
Plays Tar
The Gristle
2004
Plays Lt. Larson
Heart of the Beholder
2005
Plays Taylor
Fallen Angels
2007
Plays The Bartender
The Interplanetary Surplus Male and Amazon Women of Outer Space
2003
TV Shows
Plays Worf
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays I.M. Weasel (voice)
Cow and Chicken
1997
Director
Plays Worf
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Borl / Chauffer (voice)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
1994
Plays I.M. Weasel (voice)
I Am Weasel
1997
Plays Jebediah Turner
CHiPs
1977
Plays Centurion Robot (voice)
Duck Dodgers
2003
Plays Nebula (voice)
Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys
1996
Plays Karter Klay
Armorsaurs
2025
Plays Fortress Maximus
Transformers: Titans Return
2017
Plays Asar (voice)
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
2021
Plays Pistachio Soup (voice)
Dogs in Space
2021
Plays Captain Worf
Star Trek: Picard
2020
Plays Carter Burke
Castle
2009
Plays Coldstone (voice)
Gargoyles
1994
Plays Gorgon (voice)
Fantastic Four
1994
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Uncle Grandpa
2013
Plays The Fright Knight (voice)
Danny Phantom
2004
Plays Kalibak (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Lieutenant Worf (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays U.S. President
Heroes
2006
Plays WeSaySoCorp Announcer (voice)
Dinosaurs
1991
Plays Vicktor (voice)
Ben 10
2005
Plays Kraven the Hunter (voice)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
Plays Thomas (voice)
Regular Show
2010
Plays Battle Beast (voice)
INVINCIBLE
2021
Plays Atrocitus (voice)
Justice League Action
2016
Plays Mutilor (voice)
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
1993
Plays Reverend Anderson (voice)
Static Shock
2000
Plays Mr. Stevens
The Guardian
2001
Latest Trailers
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Glowzies
Full Filmography
Armorsaurs
Karter Klay · 13 episodes
2025–
TV
X-Men '97
Baal (voice) · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Glowzies
General Thomson
2023
Film
Krapopolis
Babak (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Captain Worf
2023
Film
Dogs in Space
Pistachio Soup (voice) · 7 episodes
2021–
TV
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
Asar (voice) · 8 episodes
2021–
TV
INVINCIBLE
Thokk / Battle Beast (voice) · 1 episode
2021–
TV
Agent Revelation
Alastair
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Dorn and where are they from?
Michael Dorn is 73 years old, born on December 9, 1952 in Luling - Texas - USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Dorn?
Michael Dorn is best known for roles in Rocky, Ted 2, Star Trek: First Contact.
How many movies has Michael Dorn been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Michael Dorn has appeared in 41 movies and 58 TV shows.
What was Michael Dorn's first movie?
The career of Michael Dorn began with Rocky (1976).
What is Michael Dorn's most recent movie or series?
Michael Dorn's most recent release is Armorsaurs, which premiered on October 13, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Dorn appeared in?
On television, Michael Dorn has appeared in Arrow, INVINCIBLE, Family Guy, Heroes.
Michael Dorn
1952-12-09 · Luling - Texas - USA
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.