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Dann Florek, born on May 1, 1950 in Flat Rock, Michigan, United States, is a film director, film actor and television actor. That puts Dann Florek at 76 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Eastern Michigan University. Notable works include The Flintstones, Law & Order and Law & Order: Organized Crime.
My Take
Dann Florek is the kind of actor whose face you know instantly even if the name takes a second. As Captain Donald Cragen on Law & Order and its Special Victims Unit spinoff, he became a fixture of one of the most durable franchises in American television. What I appreciate is the steadiness of that career: the Michigan-born, Eastern Michigan University-trained actor also did memorable work on L.A. Law and even The Flintstones. He's also a film director, which tells me there's more range behind that authoritative captain's demeanor than the typecasting might suggest. A reliable presence audiences trusted for decades.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dann Florek
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・フロレク
- Reading
- だん・ふろれく
- Born
- May 1, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Flat Rock, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Eastern Michigan University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Flintstones |
| Notable work | Law & Order |
| Notable work | Law & Order: Organized Crime |
| Notable work | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dann%20Florek
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%83%AD%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938416
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dann Florek born?
Dann Florek was born on May 1, 1950 and is 76 years old.
Where is Dann Florek from?
Dann Florek is from Flat Rock, Michigan, United States.
What does Dann Florek do?
Dann Florek works as actor, film director, film actor, television actor.
Where did Dann Florek study?
Dann Florek attended Eastern Michigan University.
What is Dann Florek known for?
Dann Florek's notable works include The Flintstones, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime.
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