Marc Alaimo
Known for Acting · 79 credits
- Born
- 1942-05-05 (age 84)
- Place of birth
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Also known as
- Michael Joseph Alaimo · Mark Alaimo
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
Family Guy
1999
as Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Badar N'D'D / Commander Tebok / Gul Macet / Frederick LaRouque
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Gul Dukat / Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Mr. Smith
The A-Team
1983
as Angelo
Quantum Leap
1989
as Police Captain Paul Brewster
TV Shows (39)
Family Guy
1999
as Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Badar N'D'D / Commander Tebok / Gul Macet / Frederick LaRouque
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Gul Dukat / Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Mr. Smith
The A-Team
1983
as Angelo
Quantum Leap
1989
as Police Captain Paul Brewster
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Gene Scapizzi
Charlie's Angels
1976
as John Mackey
Knight Rider
1982
as Bill Gordon
Quincy, M.E.
1976
21 Jump Street
1987
as Shields
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Williams
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Ray Downing / Manny Jacobs
Hunter
1984
as Officer Doug Kirkwood
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Ernie / Captain Holt
Starsky & Hutch
1975
as Daimler
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Dr. Whitehall
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Lamar / Paul Kelton
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Gunsmoke
1955
as Kane
Kojak
1973
as Artie / Joe Greensteen
Baretta
1975
as Slit
The Bionic Woman
1976
CHiPs
1977
as Zager
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Wonder Woman
1975
as Pierce
Police Story
1973
Freddy's Nightmares
1988
as Woody Burton
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
as Luke (archive footage)
Good Morning, Miami
2002
as Violinist
Street Hawk
1985
as Phillip Truman
Kaz
1978
Hunter
1977
as Lawson
Joe Forrester
1975
The Master
1984
as Straker
Nasty Boys
1990
as Major Clemens
Jessie
1984
Movies (40)
Total Recall
1990
as Everett
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
as Trucker
Tango & Cash
1989
as Lopez
The Dead Pool
1988
as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
The Last Starfighter
1984
as Hitchhiker
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018
as Self
Avenging Force
1986
as Charlie Lavall
Hardcore
1979
as Ratan
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020
as Luke
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
as Pvt. Bob Butler
Helter Skelter
1976
as Phil Cohen
Arena
1989
as Rogor
Seems Like Old Times
1980
as Bee Gee
Rio Diablo
1993
as Jud Everly
High Midnight
1979
as Gratzek
The Ambush Murders
1982
as Garza
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
as Lou Morello
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995
as Gul Dukat
Which Way Is Up?
1977
as Frankie
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
as Angie
Donato and Daughter
1993
as Det. Petsky
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
as Soldier (uncredited)
Quicksand: No Escape
1992
as Lt. Harold Towers
Recoil
1998
as Navarra
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
as Sheriff Walton
The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977
as Richards
Broken Promise
1981
as Joe Clawson
Matt Helm
1975
as Devlin
Mean Dog Blues
1978
as Transfer Guard
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981
as Sandros
Cage Without a Key
1975
as Workman
Case Closed
1988
as Curtis Block
Command 5
1985
as Lear Businessman
No Man's Land
1984
as Clay Allison
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979
as Preston, the pusher
A Great Ride
1979
as Barry
The Blue Knight
1975
as The Dutchman
The Luck of Roaring Camp
1982
as Expressman
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975
as Bryon Moon
Rosemary
About Marc Alaimo
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: T… With 79 credits spanning from 1955 to 2020, Marc Alaimo has appeared in 40 films and 39 TV shows.
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- Total Recall (1990) — as Everett
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) — as Trucker
- Tango & Cash (1989) — as Lopez
- The Dead Pool (1988) — as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
- The Last Starfighter (1984) — as Hitchhiker
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