Michael Dorn is an American actor best known for his role as Worf, a Klingon character in the popular science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and its spin-off, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Born on December 9, 1952, in Luling, Texas, Dorn has had a long and varied career in film and television, often portraying strong and authoritative characters. In addition to his work in the Star Trek franchise, Dorn has appeared in various other television shows and films, including The Next Generation movies and voice acting in animated series and video games. He is also a skilled voice actor, lending his voice to characters in projects like Justice League and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.