Marc Alaimo

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

87

Gender

Male

Birthday

1942-05-05 (83 years old)

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.

Known For

  • Family Guy

    Family Guy

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Diagnosis: Murder

    Diagnosis: Murder

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Starsky & Hutch

    Starsky & Hutch

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • Quincy, M.E.

    Quincy, M.E.

  • Knight Rider

    Knight Rider

  • Quantum Leap

    Quantum Leap

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • The Six Million Dollar Man

    The Six Million Dollar Man

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    Walker, Texas Ranger

  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    Walker, Texas Ranger

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Baretta

    Baretta

  • Cagney & Lacey

    Cagney & Lacey

  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King

    Scarecrow and Mrs. King

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Hardcastle and McCormick

    Hardcastle and McCormick

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • The Bionic Woman

    The Bionic Woman

  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

    The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

  • Freddy's Nightmares

    Freddy's Nightmares

  • Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

    Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

  • Wonder Woman

    Wonder Woman

  • Police Story

    Police Story

  • Total Recall

    Total Recall

  • Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

    Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

  • Good Morning, Miami

    Good Morning, Miami

  • CHiPs

    CHiPs

  • Police Story: The Freeway Killings

    Police Story: The Freeway Killings

  • Street Hawk

    Street Hawk

  • Tango & Cash

    Tango & Cash

  • The Last Starfighter

    The Last Starfighter

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

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

  • The Blue Knight

    The Blue Knight

  • Nasty Boys

    Nasty Boys

  • Command 5

    Command 5

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Kaz

    Kaz

  • Joe Forrester

    Joe Forrester

  • The 3,000 Mile Chase

    The 3,000 Mile Chase

  • The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

    The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

  • The Dead Pool

    The Dead Pool

  • Mean Dog Blues

    Mean Dog Blues

  • Cage Without a Key

    Cage Without a Key

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

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

  • Avenging Force

    Avenging Force

  • The Ambush Murders

    The Ambush Murders

  • Which Way Is Up?

    Which Way Is Up?

  • The Execution of Private Slovik

    The Execution of Private Slovik

  • Jessie

    Jessie

  • Rio Diablo

    Rio Diablo

  • Recoil

    Recoil

  • High Midnight

    High Midnight

  • The Gambler: The Legend Continues

    The Gambler: The Legend Continues

  • Grizzly II: Revenge

    Grizzly II: Revenge

  • Quicksand: No Escape

    Quicksand: No Escape

  • Arena

    Arena

  • Hardcore

    Hardcore

  • Case Closed

    Case Closed

  • Donato and Daughter

    Donato and Daughter

  • No Man's Land

    No Man's Land

  • Helter Skelter

    Helter Skelter

  • Seems Like Old Times

    Seems Like Old Times

  • Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

    Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

  • A Matter of Wife... and Death

    A Matter of Wife... and Death

  • Matt Helm

    Matt Helm

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary

  • A Great Ride

    A Great Ride

  • Broken Promise

    Broken Promise

  • Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

    Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

  • Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery

    Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery