Portrait of Max Grodénchik

Max Grodénchik

Acting

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.

Born: November 12, 1952

Place of Birth: Queens, New York, USA

Filmography

2024
Hacking at Leaves

as Uncle Sam

2022
Masking Threshold

as Officer 2 (voice)

2020
2020
Unbelievable!!!!!

as Paramedic Yacky

2018
Glossary of Broken Dreams

as Biological Male

2007
2004
Hustle

as Norm

2003
Bruce Almighty

as Control Room Operator

2001
Crossing Jordan

as Maintenance Worker

1995
Rumpelstiltskin

as Rumpelstiltskin

1995
1995
Apollo 13

as FIDO Gold

1995
Sliders

as Skuldar

1995
1994
ER

as Street Vendor

1993
Rising Sun

as Club Manager

1993
Doorways

as Roth

1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Patron in Vic's Lounge (uncredited)

1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Ferengi Pit Boss

1991
Barton Fink

as Clapper Boy

1991
The Rocketeer

as Wilmer

1984
Night Court

as Norman Snite

1982
Out

as Arnold / Boy

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Doorways

as Roth