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Michael Dorn (48649696627)

Michael Dorn (born December 9, 1952 in Luling, Texas) is an African-American actor, comedian and voice artist who is best known for his role as the KlingonWorf in the Star Trek franchise.

From his first appearance in the series premiere episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Encounter at Farpoint", to his last in Star Trek: Nemesis, Dorn has appeared more times as a regular cast member than any other Star Trek actor in the franchise's history, spanning five films and 272 television episodes. He also appeared as Worf's ancestor, Colonel Worf, in the film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.

Following the end of his Star Trek career, Dorn had supporting roles in a number of independent feature films, including Shadow Hours (2000), Lessons for an Assassin (2001), and the Santa Clause trilogy, in which he appeared in a cameo role as "The Sandman".

Dorn is also an accomplished pilot who owns and operates a Lockheed T-33 trainer jet, which he jokingly refers to as his "starship".

Notable voice work[]

  • Kalibak in Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League
  • Battle Beast in Invincible
  • Centurion Robots in Duck Dodgers

Fan-Made Information[]

Dorn is set to appear in the Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Animation Studios collaboration film, Count Jester, as the disguised voice of the upcoming villain.

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