
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.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000

Crossing Jordan
TV • 2001

Sliders
TV • 1995

ER
TV • 1994

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993

Night Court
TV • 1984

The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995

Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV • 2020

Hustle
TV • 2004

Tales from the Crypt
TV • 1989

10-8: Officers on Duty
TV • 2003

Bruce Almighty
MOVIE • 2003

Apollo 13
MOVIE • 1995

Rising Sun
MOVIE • 1993