Marc Alaimo
Acting
- Born:
- 1942-05-05
- Place of birth:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor best known for his villainous roles, particularly as Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alaimo began his career in theater and transitioned to television and film, often cast as antagonists. He appeared in the 1970s and 1980s in many TV shows and films before making his mark in the Star Trek franchise. In Star Trek, Alaimo is notable for multiple roles: he was the first actor to portray a Romulan (Commander Tebok in Star Trek: The Next Generation) and the first Cardassian (Gul Macet) in the franchise. His most famous role is Gul Dukat, the complex and recurring Cardassian villain in Deep Space Nine, appearing in 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. His portrayal brought depth and nuance to the character, making Gul Dukat one of Star Trek's most compelling villains. Alaimo's distinctive physical features influenced the design of the Cardassians, with makeup artist Michael Westmore emphasizing his neck muscles to create the species' characteristic neck ridges. Beyond Star Trek, Alaimo appeared in films like Total Recall (1990) and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. He has a son, Michael Antony Alaimo, who is a writer and producer in television.
Known For
Filmography
Grizzly II: Revenge
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Good Morning, Miami
Family Guy
Recoil
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Diagnosis: Murder
Donato and Daughter
Walker, Texas Ranger
Rio Diablo
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Quicksand: No Escape
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
Total Recall
Nasty Boys
Tango & Cash
Arena
Quantum Leap
Freddy's Nightmares
The Dead Pool
Case Closed
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
21 Jump Street
Avenging Force
Command 5
Street Hawk
Hunter
Jessie
The Last Starfighter
No Man's Land
The Master
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Hardcastle and McCormick
The A-Team
Knight Rider
Cagney & Lacey
T. J. Hooker
The Ambush Murders
The Luck of Roaring Camp
Broken Promise
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
Hill Street Blues
Seems Like Old Times
High Midnight
A Great Ride
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
Hardcore
Kaz
Mean Dog Blues
Which Way Is Up?
The Incredible Hulk
CHiPs
The 3,000 Mile Chase
Hunter
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Quincy, M.E.
Charlie's Angels
Helter Skelter
The Bionic Woman
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
Wonder Woman
Starsky & Hutch
Joe Forrester
The Blue Knight
Matt Helm
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Cage Without a Key
Baretta
The Execution of Private Slovik
The Six Million Dollar Man
Kojak
Police Story
Barnaby Jones
Gunsmoke
Rosemary