Max Grodénchik

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

Bruce Almighty

as Control Room Operator

Apollo 13

as FIDO Gold

Barton Fink

as Clapper Boy

Star Trek: The Next Generation

as Sovak

Star Trek: The Next Generation

as Par Lenor

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Pawnbroker

The Rocketeer

as Wilmer

Tales from the Crypt

as Bic

ER

as Street Vendor

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Patron in Vic's Lounge (uncredited)