Michael Dorn Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Michael Dorn is a well-known American actor best recognized for portraying Klingon Worf in the Star Trek franchise.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Michael Dorn was born in Luling, Texas, on December 9, 1952. His father’s name was Allie Lee, and his mother’s name was Fentress Dorn. He grew up in Pasadena, California. He earned a degree in radio and television production from Pasadena City College. His passion for music led him to work with various bands that toured San Francisco and Los Angeles.

However, he discovered his niche in acting and as a voice artist, a career choice that made him incredibly lucrative and famous and for which he is still highly regarded today. He is a staunch vegetarian who firmly pushes for veganism. He is a skilled pilot who owns a T-33 fighter jet and an F-86 Sabre combat jet.

Michael Dorn’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Michael Dorn, born on December 9, 1952, is 69 years old today, July 24, 2022. His height is 1.9 m, and he weighs 90 kg.

Michael Dorn’s Profession & Career

In 1976, he had his debut appearance in the film ‘Rocky,’ playing Apollo Creed’s bodyguard. In 1978, he appeared as a guest on the TV show W.E.B. The show’s producer sensed his potential and encouraged him to take acting classes from acting teacher Charles Conrad. Following his training, he has cast as a regular in the TV series ‘Chips.’

In the films Star Trek: The Next Generation and ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,’ he played Lieutenant Worf, a Klingon Starfleet officer. He was the only character in the Star Trek series to appear in six films.

He had 281 appearances in the Star Trek series, including 175 in The Next Generation, 102 in Deep Space Nine, and four in Star Trek movies. Lieutenant/Commander Worf made all of the above appearances.

Michael Dorn directed nine Star Trek Space episodes and one Star Trek Enterprise episode. Michael Dorn appeared in the Star Trek fan-produced episode “Fairest of them All” in 2014. In this episode, his voice might be heard as the ‘Mirror Universe’ Enterprise’s computer voice.

Michael Dorn was featured in various films, TV series, video games, and advertisements in addition to Star Trek. In a movie, he portrayed NYPD police detective Kate Beckett’s therapist. His appearance as a ‘Future Guy’ in a television ad promoting the Dodge Dart Sedan was well received.

Michael Dorn enjoys flying and is a trained pilot who has flown Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and other combat jets. He is a member of the Air Force Aviation Heritage Foundation and owns a trainer and a fighter plane.

Awards and Achievements:

He was nominated for an Online Film and Television Association Award in 1997 for best actor in a syndicated series, ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).

Michael Dorn shared the BTVA Television Voice Acting Award 2017 for ‘Best voice cast in a TV series with 14 other people for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012).’

Michael Dorn’s Salary and Net Worth

His net worth is projected to be $10 million as of July 2022. His Star Trek series boosted his net worth significantly, which made him renowned. He has worked as a voice actor for well-known TV and film characters.
He has supported Dodge vehicles, Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo, and other goods, which have increased his net worth. As an aviation enthusiast, he owns fighter jets.

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