Michael Dorn

Birth Name:

Michael Dorn

Birth Place:

Luling, Texas, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a non-profit organization that promotes the economy, safety, utility and popularity of general aircraft aviation
Started a career as a musician, traveling across California with several rock bands
Because he spoke in a bass tone for so long as his character, Lt․ Commander Worf, his voice in real life deepened
Best known for playing Worf in two "Star Trek" series, and has appeared as the same character in more hours of the franchise than any other actor
Has voiced several characters in video games, including Marcus the Mutant Sheriff in "Fallout 2" and "Fallout: New Vegas․"
Owned and operated an Air Force T-33 trainer jet, which he called his starship
Read for the part of Worf in character as a Klingon, standing at attention while waiting for his turn, then gruffly thanking the director and walking away after his audition

1997OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Syndicated Series:Nominated
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Winner
2024Lifetime Achievement AwardWinner

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