Marc Alaimo
Known for Acting · 80 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)
Baretta
1975
as Slit
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Badar N'D'D / Commander Tebok / Gul Macet / Frederick LaRouque
The A-Team
1983
as Angelo
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Gul Dukat / Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
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)
Baretta
1975
as Slit
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Badar N'D'D / Commander Tebok / Gul Macet / Frederick LaRouque
The A-Team
1983
as Angelo
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Gul Dukat / Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
Quantum Leap
1989
as Police Captain Paul Brewster
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Mr. Smith
Hunter
1984
as Officer Doug Kirkwood
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Gene Scapizzi
Knight Rider
1982
as Bill Gordon
21 Jump Street
1987
as Shields
Quincy, M.E.
1976
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Williams
Charlie's Angels
1976
as John Mackey
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Lamar / Paul Kelton
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Ray Downing / Manny Jacobs
Gunsmoke
1955
as Kane
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Ernie / Captain Holt
The Bionic Woman
1976
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
as Luke (archive footage)
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Dr. Whitehall
Starsky & Hutch
1975
as Daimler
Kojak
1973
as Artie / Joe Greensteen
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Police Story
1973
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Freddy's Nightmares
1988
as Woody Burton
Wonder Woman
1975
as Pierce
CHiPs
1977
as Zager
Good Morning, Miami
2002
as Violinist
Joe Forrester
1975
Street Hawk
1985
as Phillip Truman
Nasty Boys
1990
as Major Clemens
The Master
1984
as Straker
Kaz
1978
Jessie
1984
Hunter
1977
as Lawson
Movies (41)
Total Recall
1990
as Everett
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
as Trucker
Tango & Cash
1989
as Lopez
The Last Starfighter
1984
as Hitchhiker
The Dead Pool
1988
as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
The Blue Knight
1975
as The Dutchman
Hardcore
1979
as Ratan
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020
as Luke
Seems Like Old Times
1980
as Bee Gee
Avenging Force
1986
as Charlie Lavall
Donato and Daughter
1993
as Det. Petsky
Case Closed
1988
as Curtis Block
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
as Lou Morello
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981
as Sandros
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975
as Bryon Moon
Helter Skelter
1976
as Phil Cohen
Quicksand: No Escape
1992
as Lt. Harold Towers
Mean Dog Blues
1978
as Transfer Guard
Which Way Is Up?
1977
as Frankie
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
as Pvt. Bob Butler
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
as Soldier (uncredited)
Recoil
1998
as Navarra
The Ambush Murders
1982
as Garza
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979
as Preston, the pusher
The Luck of Roaring Camp
1982
as Expressman
Rio Diablo
1993
as Jud Everly
No Man's Land
1984
as Clay Allison
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
1993
as Gul Dukat
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
as Angie
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
as Sheriff Walton
Cage Without a Key
1975
as Workman
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018
as Self
Arena
1989
as Rogor
Command 5
1985
as Lear Businessman
High Midnight
1979
as Gratzek
Broken Promise
1981
as Joe Clawson
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995
as Gul Dukat
A Great Ride
1979
as Barry
The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977
as Richards
Rosemary
Matt Helm
1975
as Devlin
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 80 credits spanning from 1955 to 2020, Marc Alaimo has appeared in 41 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 Last Starfighter (1984) — as Hitchhiker
- The Dead Pool (1988) — as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
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