Career Timeline of Dann Florek: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Dann Florek built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Dann Florek is an American actor and film director recognized for his portrayal of Captain Donald Cragen in the *Law & Order* franchise, specifically *Law & Order* and *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*. He's also known for playing Dave Meyer in *L.A. Law* from 1988 to 1993. His career is primarily defined by his roles in television crime dramas.
1988: Role in L.A. Law
In 1988, Dann Florek began playing the role of Dave Meyer on L.A. Law.
1990: Co-starring in Law & Order
In 1990, Dann Florek began co-starring as Capt. Don Cragen in the NBC series Law & Order.
1993: Firing from Law & Order
At the close of the 1992-1993 season, Dann Florek was fired from Law & Order after NBC requested the addition of women to the cast.
1993: Departure from L.A. Law
In 1993, Dann Florek's role as Dave Meyer on L.A. Law concluded.
1994: Directing Law & Order
In 1994, Dann Florek was allowed to direct a few episodes of Law & Order.
1995: Reprising Role in "Bad Faith"
In 1995, Dann Florek reprised his role as Cragen in the Law & Order episode "Bad Faith", which he also directed.
1995: Directing Law & Order
In 1995, Dann Florek was allowed to direct a few episodes of Law & Order.
1998: Appearance in Exiled: A Law & Order Movie
In 1998, Dann Florek reprised the role of Cragen in the TV-movie Exiled: A Law & Order Movie.
1999: Return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In 1999, Dann Florek returned to the role of Cragen in the Law & Order spin-off series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
January 15, 2014: Final Episode of SVU
On January 15, 2014, Dann Florek's final episode as a series regular in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit aired.
May 2015: Reprising Role in SVU
In May 2015, Dann Florek reprised his role as Cragen in the 21st episode of season 16 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
April 2022: Guest appearance in Law & Order: Organized Crime
In April 2022, Dann Florek reprised the role of Cragen in an episode of the SVU spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime, reuniting with Elliot Stabler.
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