Acting
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: 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.
Filmography
Grizzly II: Revenge
Film · 2020
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Film · 2018
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Series · 2013
Good Morning, Miami
Series · 2002
Family Guy
Series · 1999
Recoil
Film · 1998
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
Film · 1995
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Film · 1994
Donato and Daughter
Film · 1993
Rio Diablo
Film · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
Film · 1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Series · 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
Series · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Series · 1993
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
Film · 1992
Quicksand: No Escape
Film · 1992
Total Recall
Film · 1990
Nasty Boys
Series · 1990
Tango & Cash
Film · 1989
Arena
Film · 1989
Quantum Leap
Series · 1989
Case Closed
Film · 1988
The Dead Pool
Film · 1988
Freddy's Nightmares
Series · 1988
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Film · 1987
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Film · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
21 Jump Street
Series · 1987
Avenging Force
Film · 1986
Command 5
Film · 1985
Street Hawk
Series · 1985
No Man's Land
Film · 1984
The Last Starfighter
Film · 1984
Hunter
Series · 1984
Jessie
Series · 1984
The Master
Series · 1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
Series · 1983
The A-Team
Series · 1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Series · 1983
The Ambush Murders
Film · 1982
The Luck of Roaring Camp
Film · 1982
T. J. Hooker
Series · 1982
Knight Rider
Series · 1982
Cagney & Lacey
Series · 1982
T. J. Hooker
Series · 1982
Cagney & Lacey
Series · 1982
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
Film · 1981
Broken Promise
Film · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Seems Like Old Times
Film · 1980
Hardcore
Film · 1979
A Great Ride
Film · 1979
High Midnight
Film · 1979
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
Film · 1979
Mean Dog Blues
Film · 1978
Kaz
Series · 1978
Which Way Is Up?
Film · 1977
The 3,000 Mile Chase
Film · 1977
CHiPs
Series · 1977
The Incredible Hulk
Series · 1977
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Series · 1977
The Incredible Hulk
Series · 1977
Hunter
Series · 1977
The Incredible Hulk
Series · 1977
Helter Skelter
Film · 1976
The Bionic Woman
Series · 1976
Quincy, M.E.
Series · 1976
Charlie's Angels
Series · 1976
Matt Helm
Film · 1975
The Blue Knight
Film · 1975
Cage Without a Key
Film · 1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Film · 1975
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
Film · 1975
Starsky & Hutch
Series · 1975
Baretta
Series · 1975
Wonder Woman
Series · 1975
Joe Forrester
Series · 1975
The Execution of Private Slovik
Film · 1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
Series · 1974
Kojak
Series · 1973
Police Story
Series · 1973
Kojak
Series · 1973
Barnaby Jones
Series · 1973
Gunsmoke
Series · 1955
Rosemary
Film