Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1942-05-05 (Age: 84)
Place of Birth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Marc 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.
Filmography (39)
Grizzly II: Revenge
2020
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018
Recoil
1998
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
Donato and Daughter
1993
Rio Diablo
1993
Quicksand: No Escape
1992
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
Total Recall
1990
Tango & Cash
1989
Arena
1989
The Dead Pool
1988
Case Closed
1988
