Michael Dorn

Michael Dorn

Known For

Rocky

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.

Movies Featuring Michael Dorn

Butterfly in the Sky

Butterfly in the Sky (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Glowzies

Glowzies (2023)

as General Thomson
Unbelievable!!!!!

Unbelievable!!!!! (2020)

as Real Robert Schmitt
Transformers: Titans Return

Transformers: Titans Return (2017)

as Fortress Maximus (voice)
Liberator

Liberator (2012)

as General Pollard
Strange Frame

Strange Frame (2012)

as Guardship Commander (voice)
Winx Club - The Shadow Phoenix

Winx Club - The Shadow Phoenix (2011)

as Lord Darkar/Avalon (voice)
A.I. Assault

A.I. Assault (2006)

as General Buskirk
All You've Got

All You've Got (2006)

as Fireman Captain Diaz
Descent

Descent (2005)

as General Fielding
Shade

Shade (2003)

as Jack Thornhill
Star Trek: Nemesis

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

as Lt. Commander Worf
No Image

Through the Fire (2002)

as Michael Collins
Ali

Ali (2001)

as Black Pilot
Shadow Hours

Shadow Hours (2000)

as Det. Thomas Greenwood
Hercules: Zero to Hero

Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)

as Minotaur (voice) (archive sound)
The Girl Next Door

The Girl Next Door (1998)

as Lieutenant Steve Driscoll
Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

as Lieutenant Commander Worf
Virtual Combat

Virtual Combat (1995)

as Virtual Voice of Dante (voice)
Rocky

Rocky (1976)

as Apollo Creed's Bodyguard (uncredited)