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.
May 1, 1950: Dann Florek's Birth
On May 1, 1950, Ezekial Dann Florek was born. He is an American actor and film director.
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.
December 13, 2008: Honorary Bachelor of Arts
On December 13, 2008, Dann Florek received an honorary Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Michigan University.
December 14, 2008: Honorary Doctorate of Arts
On December 14, 2008, Dann Florek received an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and was the keynote speaker at the school's winter commencement ceremony.
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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