Marc Alaimo
Acting
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.
TV Shows(39)
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Luke (archive footage)
2013
Good Morning, Miami
Violinist
2002
Family Guy
Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
1999
Diagnosis: Murder
Mr. Smith
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Lamar
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gul Dukat
1993
Nasty Boys
Major Clemens
1990
Quantum Leap
Police Captain Paul Brewster
1989
Freddy's Nightmares
Woody Burton
1988
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Badar N'D'D
1987
21 Jump Street
Shields
1987
Street Hawk
Phillip Truman
1985
Hunter
Officer Doug Kirkwood
1984
Jessie
1984
The Master
Straker
1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
The A-Team
Angelo
1983
Knight Rider
Bill Gordon
1982
Cagney & Lacey
1982
T. J. Hooker
Ray Downing
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
Kaz
1978
The Incredible Hulk
1977
CHiPs
Zager
1977
Hunter
Lawson
1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Charlie's Angels
John Mackey
1976
The Bionic Woman
1976
Wonder Woman
Pierce
1975
Starsky & Hutch
Daimler
1975
Joe Forrester
1975
Baretta
Slit
1975
The Six Million Dollar Man
Williams
1974
Kojak
Artie
1973
Police Story
1973
Barnaby Jones
Dr. Whitehall
1973
Gunsmoke
Kane
1955
Movies(39)
Grizzly II: Revenge
Luke
2020
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Self
2018
Recoil
Navarra
1998
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
Gul Dukat
1995
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Trucker
1994
Donato and Daughter
Det. Petsky
1993
Rio Diablo
Jud Everly
1993
Quicksand: No Escape
Lt. Harold Towers
1992
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
Sheriff Walton
1992
Total Recall
Everett
1990
Tango & Cash
Lopez
1989
Arena
Rogor
1989
The Dead Pool
Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
1988
Case Closed
Curtis Block
1988
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Pvt. Bob Butler
1987
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Lou Morello
1987
Avenging Force
Charlie Lavall
1986
Command 5
Lear Businessman
1985
The Last Starfighter
Hitchhiker
1984
No Man's Land
Clay Allison
1984
The Ambush Murders
Garza
1982
Broken Promise
Joe Clawson
1981
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
Sandros
1981
Seems Like Old Times
Bee Gee
1980
High Midnight
Gratzek
1979
A Great Ride
Barry
1979
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
Preston, the pusher
1979
Hardcore
Ratan
1979
Mean Dog Blues
Transfer Guard
1978
Which Way Is Up?
Frankie
1977
The 3,000 Mile Chase
Richards
1977
Helter Skelter
Phil Cohen
1976
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
Bryon Moon
1975
The Blue Knight
The Dutchman
1975
Matt Helm
Devlin
1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Angie
1975
Cage Without a Key
Workman
1975
The Execution of Private Slovik
Soldier (uncredited)
1974
Rosemary