Dann Florek Biography

Fast Facts

• Initially majored in math and physics in college, but switched to drama when he received a scholarship
• Moved to New York City after college and became a member of the Acting Company at Juilliard; appeared in various stage productions in New York and San Diego
• Appeared in guest roles on TV and in supporting parts in movies (Sweet Liberty, Angel Heart, Moon Over Parador) before hitting it big in 1988 as direct-mail entrepreneur David Meyer on L
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• Signature role came in 1990 as Capt
• Donald Cragen on Law & Order; directed several episodes of the series after departing in 1993
• Starred as Abraham Lincoln on the controversial, short-lived sitcom The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer
• Reprised his role as Capt
• Cragen on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999
• Is an avid golfer and collects antique golf clubs
• Went by "Danny" until he told a secretary it was time to drop the "y"; she took him literally, leading to the unusual spelling of his first name