Cast
Marc Alaimo
Acting
Cast
Marc Alaimo
Known for
Acting
Born
1942-05-05
From
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.
Total Recall
as Everett
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
as Trucker
Tango & Cash
as Lopez
The Dead Pool
as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
Hardcore
as Ratan
The Last Starfighter
as Hitchhiker
Avenging Force
as Charlie Lavall
Arena
as Rogor
Recoil
as Navarra
Grizzly II: Revenge
as Luke
High Midnight
as Gratzek
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Self
Helter Skelter
as Phil Cohen
Seems Like Old Times
as Bee Gee
Which Way Is Up?
as Frankie
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
as Pvt. Bob Butler
Rio Diablo
as Jud Everly
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
as Lou Morello
Quicksand: No Escape
as Lt. Harold Towers
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
as Sandros
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
as Gul Dukat
Donato and Daughter
as Det. Petsky
The Execution of Private Slovik
as Soldier (uncredited)
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
as Sheriff Walton
No Man's Land
as Clay Allison
Mean Dog Blues
as Transfer Guard
The Blue Knight
as The Dutchman
The Ambush Murders
as Garza
The 3,000 Mile Chase
as Richards
A Matter of Wife... and Death
as Angie
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
as Preston, the pusher
Matt Helm
as Devlin
Cage Without a Key
as Workman
Case Closed
as Curtis Block
Command 5
as Lear Businessman
Broken Promise
as Joe Clawson
A Great Ride
as Barry
The Luck of Roaring Camp
as Expressman
Rosemary
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
as Bryon Moon