Marc Alaimo
Acting
1942-05-05 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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
2020 · Movie
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018 · Movie
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013 · Series
Good Morning, Miami
2002 · Series
Family Guy
1999 · Series
Recoil
1998 · Movie
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995 · Movie
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994 · Movie
Diagnosis: Murder
1993 · Series
Donato and Daughter
1993 · Movie
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993 · Series
Rio Diablo
1993 · Movie
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
1993 · Movie
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Series
Quicksand: No Escape
1992 · Movie
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992 · Movie
Total Recall
1990 · Movie
Nasty Boys
1990 · Series
Tango & Cash
1989 · Movie
Arena
1989 · Movie
Quantum Leap
1989 · Series
Freddy's Nightmares
1988 · Series
The Dead Pool
1988 · Movie
Case Closed
1988 · Movie
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987 · Movie
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · Series
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987 · Movie
21 Jump Street
1987 · Series
Avenging Force
1986 · Movie
Command 5
1985 · Movie
Street Hawk
1985 · Series
Hunter
1984 · Series
Jessie
1984 · Series
The Last Starfighter
1984 · Movie
No Man's Land
1984 · Movie
The Master
1984 · Series
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983 · Series
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983 · Series
The A-Team
1983 · Series
Knight Rider
1982 · Series
Cagney & Lacey
1982 · Series
T. J. Hooker
1982 · Series
The Ambush Murders
1982 · Movie
The Luck of Roaring Camp
1982 · Movie
Broken Promise
1981 · Movie
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981 · Movie
Hill Street Blues
1981 · Series
Seems Like Old Times
1980 · Movie
High Midnight
1979 · Movie
A Great Ride
1979 · Movie
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979 · Movie
Hardcore
1979 · Movie
Kaz
1978 · Series
Mean Dog Blues
1978 · Movie
The Incredible Hulk
1977 · Series
Which Way Is Up?
1977 · Movie
CHiPs
1977 · Series
The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977 · Movie
Hunter
1977 · Series
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977 · Series
Quincy, M.E.
1976 · Series
Charlie's Angels
1976 · Series
Helter Skelter
1976 · Movie
The Bionic Woman
1976 · Series
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975 · Movie
Wonder Woman
1975 · Series
Starsky & Hutch
1975 · Series
Joe Forrester
1975 · Series
The Blue Knight
1975 · Movie
Matt Helm
1975 · Movie
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975 · Movie
Cage Without a Key
1975 · Movie
Baretta
1975 · Series
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974 · Movie
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974 · Series
Kojak
1973 · Series
Police Story
1973 · Series
Barnaby Jones
1973 · Series
Gunsmoke
1955 · Series
Rosemary
Movie