Max Grodénchik is an American actor, born on November 12, 1952, in New York City, U.S. He is best known for his portrayal of Rom, a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

     Grodénchik originally auditioned for the role of Quark, but the part was given to Armin Shimerman. Instead, he was cast as the Pit Boss at Quark’s Bar in the pilot episode, and his role gradually expanded into Rom. Grodénchik also played Sovak and Par Lenor in Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes Captain’s Holiday and The Perfect Mate.

     Outside of Star Trek, Grodénchik has appeared in films such as The Rocketeer (1991), Rising Sun (1993), and Rumpelstiltskin (1995). He has also done voice work, reprising his role as Rom in Star Trek Online’s Deep Space Nine-themed expansion pack Victory Is Life (2018).

     Grodénchik is known for his expertise on the Rules of Acquisition, the Ferengi code of commerce, and can quote them from memory. He lives with his wife and daughter in Austria, in the small hamlet of Nußbach.