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.
79 acting credits
Acting · 79
Family Guy
1999
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
The A-Team
1983
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Charlie's Angels
1976
Hill Street Blues
1981
Knight Rider
1982
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Quantum Leap
1989
Hunter
1984
21 Jump Street
1987
T. J. Hooker
1982
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Starsky & Hutch
1975
CHiPs
1977
Barnaby Jones
1973
Kojak
1973
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Gunsmoke
1955
Baretta
1975
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
The Bionic Woman
1976
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Wonder Woman
1975
Police Story
1973
Freddy's Nightmares
1988
Total Recall
1990
Good Morning, Miami
2002
Street Hawk
1985
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
Kaz
1978
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
Tango & Cash
1989
Hunter
1977
The Master
1984
Nasty Boys
1990
The Last Starfighter
1984
Joe Forrester
1975
The Dead Pool
1988
Hardcore
1979
Jessie
1984
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018
Avenging Force
1986
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020
Seems Like Old Times
1980
Rio Diablo
1993
Donato and Daughter
1993
Arena
1989
Helter Skelter
1976
Recoil
1998
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
The Ambush Murders
1982
Quicksand: No Escape
1992
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
Which Way Is Up?
1977
Matt Helm
1975
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981
Command 5
1985
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979
No Man's Land
1984
Cage Without a Key
1975
High Midnight
1979
The Blue Knight
1975
Case Closed
1988
Mean Dog Blues
1978
The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977
Broken Promise
1981
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995
A Great Ride
1979
Rosemary
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The Luck of Roaring Camp
1982
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975