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Ezekial Dann Florek Wiki Biography

Ezekial Dann Florek was born on the 1st May 1950 in Flat Rock, Michigan USA, and is an actor and director, most recognized for his appearance as Donald Cragen in the TV series “Law & Order” (1990-2004), and the spin-off of the show “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1999-2015). He has also appeared in numerous other TV series and films, including “LA Law” (1988-1993), “Hard Rain” (1998), and “Santorini Blue” (2011) among others. He has been an active member of the entertainment industry since 1982.
Have you ever wondered how rich Dann Florek is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Dann`s net worth is as high as $10 million, an amount he owes mostly to his role as Donald Cragen, as he earned $100, 000 per episode, but his other roles have also added a substantial amount to his net worth.

Dann Florek Net Worth $10 Million

Dann grew up in his hometown, together with his brother Dave who is also an actor; Dann`s parents were Darlene and Leonard Florek Sr. who worked as a chiropractor. When it comes to his education, Dann attended the Eastern Michigan University, but dropped out of studies in order to pursue an acting career. However, he received an honorary Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Arts degrees in 2008.
Soon after he left the university, Dann ventured into acting, but didn`t have any success until the early 1980s, an appearance in the film made for television “The Country Girl” (1982). His next appearance was in the film “Eddie Macon`s Run” in 1983, and two years later he featured in the film “Braker”. Until the end of the 1980s, Dann found regular work in films and TV series, which included “Sweet Liberty” (1986) with Michelle Pfeiffer and Alan Alda in lead roles, and the next year he appeared in “Angel Heart”, with Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro as the stars. In 1988 he was selected for the role of Dave Meyer in the TV series “LA Law”, which only increased his net worth and helped him build his career. His other acting credits during this period include appearances in a few episodes of such TV series as “American Playhouse” (1988), “21 Jump Street” (1988), “The Practice” (1998) and “Hardball” (1994), among others, all of which increased his net worth.
Two years into the show, Dann was selected for the role of Donald Cragen in the TV series “Law & Order”, which soon became his signature role, which he repeated in the series` spin-off “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, which increased his net worth to a large degree.
While filming the first series, Dann stayed active in finding new roles, and successfully landed a few notable parts in such films and TV series as “The Flintstones” (1994), “The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer” (1998), “The Pentagon Wars” (1998), “Smart Guy” (1997-1999), and “Beautiful Joe” (2000), among others, which also increased his net worth. To speak further of his career, until 2013 he stayed focused on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, when he was cast in the film “Santorini Blue”, and two years later he featured in the film “Captain Blackout”.
Most recently, Dann appeared in one episode of the popular TV series “Under The Dome” in 2015.
Regarding his personal life, Dann has been married to Karen since 1980, however, there is no information whether the couple has children.
In his free time, Dann enjoys playing golf, and is a musician who collects music memorabilia.



Net Worth $10 Million
Salary $100 Thousand Per Episode
Date Of Birth May 1, 1950
Place Of Birth Flat Rock, Michigan, USA
Height 6′ (1.83 m)
Profession Actor, Director, Producer
Education Juilliard School, Eastern Michigan University, Flat Rock Community High School
Nationality American
Spouse Karen Florek
Parents Leonard Florek, Darlene Florek
Siblings Dave Florek, Mary Kay, Leonard Florek Jr
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0282648/
Fact
1 Along with Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth and Fred Dalton Thompson, he is one of four Law & Order (1990) cast members who later joined the regular cast of one of the spin-off series. He played Captain Donald Cragen in Law & Order (1990) from 1990 to 1993 and in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) since 1999.
2 Is the only actor to appear in the pilots of two different “Law & Order” series (Law & Order (1990) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)).
3 Brother of Dave Florek.
4 Played Abraham Lincoln in the irreverent, controversial comedy series The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998), which was very short-lived.
5 Wife Karen is an artist.
6 An accomplished musician who collects music memorabilia.
7 An avid golfer, he collects antique golf clubs, some of which can be seen in his office in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999).

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Under the Dome 2015 TV Series Colonel Walker
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999-2015 TV Series Donald Cragen
Captain Blackout 2015 TV Movie Jimmy Black
Santorini Blue 2013 Trent Parker
Run Your Mouth 2011 Short Detective
Copy That 2006 Short Dann
Law & Order 1990-2004 TV Series Donald Cragen
Focus Room 2003 Short William
L.A. Law: The Movie 2002 TV Movie Dave Meyer
Beautiful Joe 2000 Happy
Smart Guy 1997-1999 TV Series Coach Gerber
Exiled 1998 TV Movie Captain Donald Cragen
Little Girl Fly Away 1998 TV Movie Chief Gelbart
The Practice 1998 TV Series Father Michael Ryan
From the Earth to the Moon 1998 TV Mini-Series Robert Seamans
The Pretender 1998 TV Series Don Larson
The Pentagon Wars 1998 TV Movie Maj. Gen. Bob Braden
Hard Rain 1998 Mr. Mehlor
The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer 1998 TV Series Abraham Lincoln
Michael Hayes 1997 TV Series Carnap
NYPD Blue 1997 TV Series Gary Hogan
Total Security 1997 TV Series Morris Silver
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch 1997 TV Series Bob Gordon
Roseanne 1990-1997 TV Series Dr. Rudmen / Doctor / Principal Hiller
A Nightmare Come True 1997 TV Movie Detective Ron Shaye
The Last Frontier 1996 TV Series
Champs 1996 TV Series Ernie
The John Larroquette Show 1995 TV Series Winters Lennox
Ellen 1995 TV Series Mr. Woodruff
Wings 1994 TV Series Bob
Getting Even with Dad 1994 Wayne
The Flintstones 1994 Mr. Slate
Hardball 1994 TV Series Ernest ‘Happy’ Talbot
L.A. Law 1988-1993 TV Series Dave Meyer
Flight of the Intruder 1991 Lt. Cmdr. Mad Jack / Doc
Grand 1990 TV Series Robert
An Innocent Man 1989 Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Major Dad 1989 TV Series Buzz
Free Spirit 1989 TV Series Bill / Mr. Flynn
The Edge 1989 TV Movie Strip-Joint Operator
CBS Schoolbreak Special 1988 TV Series Stan Pallon
Almost Grown 1988 TV Series Giardello
Moon Over Parador 1988 Toby
American Playhouse 1988 TV Series Judge Crane
Sunset 1988 Marty Goldberg
21 Jump Street 1988 TV Series Jim Crawford
Matlock 1988 TV Series Ken Pritchard
Hunter 1987 TV Series John Edleton
Mr. President 1987 TV Series Bosdec
Five Corners 1987 Policeman
CBS Summer Playhouse 1987 TV Series Winthrop
Angel Heart 1987 Herman Winesap
Alex: The Life of a Child 1986 TV Movie Dr. Tom Dolan
Sweet Liberty 1986 Jesse
The Equalizer 1986 TV Series Lieutenant Ferraro
Braker 1985 TV Movie Hayes
Hill Street Blues 1985 TV Series Bowers
Eddie Macon’s Run 1983 Man in Bar
The Country Girl 1982 TV Movie Larry

Director

Title Year Status Character
Law & Order 1993-1995 TV Series 3 episodes

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Captain Blackout 2015 TV Movie executive producer
Santorini Blue 2013 co-executive producer

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Law & Order: The First 3 Years 2004 Video documentary short special thanks

Self

Title Year Status Character
Today 2015 TV Series Himself – Guest
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives 2015 TV Series Himself
TV Land Confidential 2007 TV Series documentary Himself – Interviewee
Jerry Orbach Tribute 2005 Video short Himself
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Police Sketch: Dann Florek 2004 Video documentary short Donald Cragen
Law & Order: The First 3 Years 2004 Video documentary short Himself
SVU: The Beginning 2003 Video short Himself
‘Law & Order’: The Beginning 2002 Video documentary short Himself
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 1992 TV Movie Himself

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2010 Prism Award Prism Awards Performance in a Drama Episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

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