Marc Alaimo

Marc Alaimo

Acting
Born 1942-05-05Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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.

Movies (41)

Total Recall
7.3

Total Recall

1990Movie7.3
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
6.5

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994Movie6.5
Tango & Cash
6.5

Tango & Cash

1989Movie6.5
The Dead Pool
6.3

The Dead Pool

1988Movie6.3
The Last Starfighter
6.6

The Last Starfighter

1984Movie6.6
Hardcore
6.8

Hardcore

1979Movie6.8
The Execution of Private Slovik
7.4

The Execution of Private Slovik

1974Movie7.4
The Ambush Murders
8.0

The Ambush Murders

1982Movie8.0
Helter Skelter
6.9

Helter Skelter

1976Movie6.9
Grizzly II: Revenge
3.1

Grizzly II: Revenge

2020Movie3.1
Mean Dog Blues
4.8

Mean Dog Blues

1978Movie4.8
The Blue Knight
7.0

The Blue Knight

1975Movie7.0
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
6.1

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior

1995Movie6.1
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
6.0

The Gambler: The Legend Continues

1987Movie6.0
Avenging Force
5.7

Avenging Force

1986Movie5.7
Seems Like Old Times
6.3

Seems Like Old Times

1980Movie6.3
Case Closed
9.0

Case Closed

1988Movie9.0
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7.1

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

2018Movie7.1
Donato and Daughter
5.8

Donato and Daughter

1993Movie5.8
Arena
5.3

Arena

1989Movie5.3
No Man's Land
6.5

No Man's Land

1984Movie6.5
Cage Without a Key
6.0

Cage Without a Key

1975Movie6.0
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
6.3

Police Story: The Freeway Killings

1987Movie6.3
Which Way Is Up?
5.8

Which Way Is Up?

1977Movie5.8
A Matter of Wife... and Death
6.7

A Matter of Wife... and Death

1975Movie6.7
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
6.0

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

1981Movie6.0
Rio Diablo
5.0

Rio Diablo

1993Movie5.0
Quicksand: No Escape
5.6

Quicksand: No Escape

1992Movie5.6
The Luck of Roaring Camp

The Luck of Roaring Camp

1982Movie
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary

1993Movie
Broken Promise
7.3

Broken Promise

1981Movie7.3
The 3,000 Mile Chase
7.0

The 3,000 Mile Chase

1977Movie7.0
Recoil
4.8

Recoil

1998Movie4.8
High Midnight
7.0

High Midnight

1979Movie7.0
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
4.8

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

1979Movie4.8
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
3.3

Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

1992Movie3.3
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery

Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery

1975Movie
Command 5
5.0

Command 5

1985Movie5.0
A Great Ride
3.5

A Great Ride

1979Movie3.5
Matt Helm

Matt Helm

1975Movie
Rosemary
8.0

Rosemary

Movie8.0

TV Shows (39)

Family Guy
7.4

Family Guy

1999Series7.4
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.4

Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987Series8.4
The A-Team
7.5

The A-Team

1983Series7.5
Diagnosis: Murder
7.1

Diagnosis: Murder

1993Series7.1
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7.9

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993Series7.9
Knight Rider
7.5

Knight Rider

1982Series7.5
21 Jump Street
7.3

21 Jump Street

1987Series7.3
Quantum Leap
8.0

Quantum Leap

1989Series8.0
Hill Street Blues
7.6

Hill Street Blues

1981Series7.6
Charlie's Angels
6.7

Charlie's Angels

1976Series6.7
The Six Million Dollar Man
7.3

The Six Million Dollar Man

1974Series7.3
The Incredible Hulk
7.2

The Incredible Hulk

1977Series7.2
T. J. Hooker
6.5

T. J. Hooker

1982Series6.5
Walker, Texas Ranger
7.0

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993Series7.0
Quincy, M.E.
7.5

Quincy, M.E.

1976Series7.5
Cagney & Lacey
6.9

Cagney & Lacey

1982Series6.9
Starsky & Hutch
7.3

Starsky & Hutch

1975Series7.3
Hunter
7.1

Hunter

1984Series7.1
Gunsmoke
6.7

Gunsmoke

1955Series6.7
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
6.7

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983Series6.7
Barnaby Jones
7.1

Barnaby Jones

1973Series7.1
The Bionic Woman
7.0

The Bionic Woman

1976Series7.0
Baretta
6.5

Baretta

1975Series6.5
Hardcastle and McCormick
6.5

Hardcastle and McCormick

1983Series6.5
Freddy's Nightmares
7.2

Freddy's Nightmares

1988Series7.2
Kojak
7.2

Kojak

1973Series7.2
Wonder Woman
7.0

Wonder Woman

1975Series7.0
Police Story
7.0

Police Story

1973Series7.0
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
7.1

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

1977Series7.1
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
7.8

Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

2013Series7.8
Good Morning, Miami
6.9

Good Morning, Miami

2002Series6.9
CHiPs
6.8

CHiPs

1977Series6.8
Street Hawk
7.0

Street Hawk

1985Series7.0
Joe Forrester
7.0

Joe Forrester

1975Series7.0
Kaz
7.0

Kaz

1978Series7.0
The Master
5.4

The Master

1984Series5.4
Nasty Boys
6.4

Nasty Boys

1990Series6.4
Hunter
8.2

Hunter

1977Series8.2
Jessie
7.0

Jessie

1984Series7.0