Marc Alaimo
Born May 05, 1942 (Age: 83)
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Milwaukee, 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.
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
Recoil
1998
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as Navarra
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Age: 56
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
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as Trucker
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Age: 51
Donato and Daughter
1993
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as Det. Petsky
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Age: 51
Rio Diablo
1993
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as Jud Everly
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Age: 50
Quicksand: No Escape
1992
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as Lt. Harold Towers
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Age: 49
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
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as Sheriff Walton
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Age: 49
Total Recall
1990
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as Everett
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Age: 48
Tango & Cash
1989
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as Lopez
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Age: 47
Arena
1989
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as Rogor
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Age: 46
The Dead Pool
1988
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as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
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Age: 46
Case Closed
1988
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as Curtis Block
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Age: 45
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
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as Pvt. Bob Butler
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Age: 45
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
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as Lou Morello
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Age: 44
Command 5
1985
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as Lear Businessman
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Age: 43
The Last Starfighter
1984
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as Hitchhiker
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Age: 42
Broken Promise
1981
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as Joe Clawson
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Age: 39
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981
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as Sandros
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Age: 38
Seems Like Old Times
1980
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as Bee Gee
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Age: 38
Mean Dog Blues
1978
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as Transfer Guard
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Age: 35
The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977
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as Richards
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Age: 35
The Blue Knight
1975
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as The Dutchman
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Age: 33
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
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as Soldier (uncredited)
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Age: 31