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Max Grodénchik

Acting · Born 1952-11-12 · Queens, New York, USA

Biography

Max Grodénchik, born November 12, 1952, in Queens, New York, is an American actor renowned for his role as Rom, the gentle and comically earnest Ferengi on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a part he developed after initially auditioning for Quark; aside from DS9, he has performed in theater, film, and TV, with highlights including The Rocketeer, Barton Fink, Sister Act, and Apollo 13, and he now lives in Austria with his family, continuing to be a beloved figure within the Star Trek fandom for his memorable portrayal and convention appearances.

Known for

Filmography

2024Crazy RoadsMr. Melk
2024Hacking at LeavesUncle Sam
2022Masking ThresholdOfficer 2 (voice)
2020Star Trek: Lower DecksRom (voice)
2020Unbelievable!!!!!Paramedic Yacky
2018What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space NineSelf
2018Glossary of Broken DreamsBiological Male
2007King of CaliforniaLeonid
2004HustleNorm
200310-8: Officers on DutyTeacher
2003Bruce AlmightyControl Room Operator
2001Crossing JordanMaintenance Worker
2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationPawnbroker
2000The Adventures of Rocky & BullwinkleHorse Spy
1997Space CadetsSelf
1995RumpelstiltskinRumpelstiltskin
1995The Drew Carey ShowVincent
1995Apollo 13FIDO Gold
1995SlidersSkuldar
1995Here Come the MunstersNorman Hyde
1994ERStreet Vendor
1993Rising SunClub Manager
1993DoorwaysRoth
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - EmissaryRom
1993Star Trek: Deep Space NinePatron in Vic's Lounge (uncredited)
1991The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the DrawBailiff
1991Barton FinkClapper Boy
1991The RocketeerWilmer
1989Tales from the CryptBic
1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSovak
1984Night CourtNorman Snite
1982OutArnold / Boy
1981Chu Chu and the Philly FlashFrankie
—TychoJeppe Sørensen
—DoorwaysRoth

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