Dort was born in Summit, New Jersey to Marilyn Sable and Dort Clark. He moved to Los Angeles in 1963 and entered the entertainment industry in 1984 after attending Pierce Theatrical Dept. He did equity waiver plays until he got his break with the Arthur Co. on a show called "Safe at Home." He has done everything from building sets to SPFX, but being a Property Master is still his passion, from the two seasons on "The Shield" to nine seasons of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and everything in-between. Dort enjoys spending time with his two daughters, traveling whenever possible, and still actively Propping such shows as the "Quantico" pilot, "Constantine," and three seasons of "The Originals."