
Max Grodénchik
Acting • Born 1952-11-12
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.
Filmography
37 credits
Hacking at Leaves
Movie • 2024
Uncle Sam

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Movie • 1981
Frankie

Out
Movie • 1982
Arnold / Boy

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
Movie • 2000
Horse Spy

The Rocketeer
Movie • 1991
Wilmer

Rumpelstiltskin
Movie • 1995
Rumpelstiltskin

Here Come the Munsters
Movie • 1995
Norman Hyde

Glossary of Broken Dreams
Movie • 2018
Biological Male

Apollo 13
Movie • 1995
FIDO Gold

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Movie • 2018
Self

Bruce Almighty
Movie • 2003
Control Room Operator

Tycho
Movie
Jeppe Sørensen

King of California
Movie • 2007
Leonid

Rising Sun
Movie • 1993
Club Manager

Barton Fink
Movie • 1991
Clapper Boy

Masking Threshold
Movie • 2022
Officer 2 (voice)

Doorways
Movie • 1993
Roth

Unbelievable!!!!!
Movie • 2020
Paramedic Yacky

Crazy Roads
Movie • 2024
Mr. Melk

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
Movie • 1991
Bailiff

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Sovak

Space Cadets
TV • 1997
Self

Hustle
TV • 2004
Norm

Tales from the Crypt
TV • 1989
Bic

Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV • 2020
Rom (voice)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000
Pawnbroker

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Rom

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Patron in Vic's Lounge (uncredited)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Ferengi Pit Boss

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Par Lenor

Doorways
TV
Roth

Sliders
TV • 1995
Skuldar

ER
TV • 1994
Street Vendor

Night Court
TV • 1984
Norman Snite

The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995
Vincent

Crossing Jordan
TV • 2001
Maintenance Worker

10-8: Officers on Duty
TV • 2003
Teacher