Dann Florek

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dann Florek born?May 1, 1950
2. Where was Dann Florek born?United States
3. What was Dann Florek's job?Film director
4. What is the career span?Active in television and film for several decades
5. Who is Dann Florek?Dann Florek is an American actor and film director born on May 1, 1950. He is best known for playing Captain Donald Cragen on the TV shows Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
6. What is Captain Donald Cragen?Captain Donald Cragen is a police captain who leads detectives in the Law & Order series. He is a mentor and moral guide for the team.

Police Procedural Drama: A television genre that meticulously details the investigative processes and daily operations of law enforcement agencies.
Film Direction: The artistic and technical process of guiding the creation of a film, encompassing visual style, performance, and narrative coherence.