Marc Alaimo
Known for: Acting
Born: May 5, 1942
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
41 movies · 39 TV shows, newest first
3.1
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020
7.1
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018
7.8
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
6.9
Good Morning, Miami
2002
7.4
Family Guy
1999
4.8
Recoil
1998
6.1
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995
6.5
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
7.1
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
5.8
Donato and Daughter
1993
7.0
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
5.0
Rio Diablo
1993
NR
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
1993
7.9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
5.6
Quicksand: No Escape
1992
3.3
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
7.3
Total Recall
1990
6.4
Nasty Boys
1990
6.5
Tango & Cash
1989
5.3
Arena
1989
8.0
Quantum Leap
1989
7.2
Freddy's Nightmares
1988
6.3
The Dead Pool
1988
9.0
Case Closed
1988
6.0
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
8.4
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
6.3
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
7.3
21 Jump Street
1987
5.7
Avenging Force
1986
5.0
Command 5
1985
7.0
Street Hawk
1985
7.1
Hunter
1984
7.0
Jessie
1984
6.6
The Last Starfighter
1984
6.5
No Man's Land
1984
5.4
The Master
1984
6.7
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
6.5
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
7.5
The A-Team
1983
7.5
Knight Rider
1982
6.9
Cagney & Lacey
1982
6.5
T. J. Hooker
1982
8.0
The Ambush Murders
1982
NR
The Luck of Roaring Camp
1982
7.3
Broken Promise
1981
6.0
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981
7.6
Hill Street Blues
1981
6.3
Seems Like Old Times
1980
7.0
High Midnight
1979
3.5
A Great Ride
1979
4.8
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979
6.8
Hardcore
1979
7.0
Kaz
1978
4.8
Mean Dog Blues
1978
5.8
Which Way Is Up?
1977
7.2
The Incredible Hulk
1977
6.8
CHiPs
1977
7.0
The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977
8.2
Hunter
1977
7.1
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
7.5
Quincy, M.E.
1976
6.7
Charlie's Angels
1976
6.9
Helter Skelter
1976
7.0
The Bionic Woman
1976
NR
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975
7.0
Wonder Woman
1975
7.3
Starsky & Hutch
1975
7.0
Joe Forrester
1975
7.0
The Blue Knight
1975
NR
Matt Helm
1975
6.7
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
6.0
Cage Without a Key
1975
6.5
Baretta
1975
7.4
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
7.3
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
7.2
Kojak
1973
7.0
Police Story
1973
7.1
Barnaby Jones
1973
6.7
Gunsmoke
1955
8.0
Rosemary
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