Marc Alaimo

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

88

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

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Diagnosis: Murder

    Diagnosis: Murder

  • Knight Rider

    Knight Rider

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Quantum Leap

    Quantum Leap

  • Quincy, M.E.

    Quincy, M.E.

  • The Six Million Dollar Man

    The Six Million Dollar Man

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    Walker, Texas Ranger

  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    Walker, Texas Ranger

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Starsky & Hutch

    Starsky & Hutch

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • The Bionic Woman

    The Bionic Woman

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • Baretta

    Baretta

  • Cagney & Lacey

    Cagney & Lacey

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

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

  • Hardcastle and McCormick

    Hardcastle and McCormick

  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King

    Scarecrow and Mrs. King

  • Total Recall

    Total Recall

  • Wonder Woman

    Wonder Woman

  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

    The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

  • Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

    Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

  • Freddy's Nightmares

    Freddy's Nightmares

  • Tango & Cash

    Tango & Cash

  • Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

    Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

  • CHiPs

    CHiPs

  • Police Story

    Police Story

  • Street Hawk

    Street Hawk

  • High Midnight

    High Midnight

  • A Matter of Wife... and Death

    A Matter of Wife... and Death

  • The Last Starfighter

    The Last Starfighter

  • Good Morning, Miami

    Good Morning, Miami

  • The Dead Pool

    The Dead Pool

  • The Master

    The Master

  • Nasty Boys

    Nasty Boys

  • Matt Helm

    Matt Helm

  • Recoil

    Recoil

  • Kaz

    Kaz

  • The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

    The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

  • Joe Forrester

    Joe Forrester

  • The Gambler: The Legend Continues

    The Gambler: The Legend Continues

  • Hardcore

    Hardcore

  • Case Closed

    Case Closed

  • The 3,000 Mile Chase

    The 3,000 Mile Chase

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Grizzly II: Revenge

    Grizzly II: Revenge

  • Rio Diablo

    Rio Diablo

  • Helter Skelter

    Helter Skelter

  • Seems Like Old Times

    Seems Like Old Times

  • Police Story: The Freeway Killings

    Police Story: The Freeway Killings

  • Donato and Daughter

    Donato and Daughter

  • Jessie

    Jessie

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

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

  • The Execution of Private Slovik

    The Execution of Private Slovik

  • Which Way Is Up?

    Which Way Is Up?

  • Quicksand: No Escape

    Quicksand: No Escape

  • Mean Dog Blues

    Mean Dog Blues

  • Cage Without a Key

    Cage Without a Key

  • The Blue Knight

    The Blue Knight

  • The Ambush Murders

    The Ambush Murders

  • Avenging Force

    Avenging Force

  • Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

    Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

  • No Man's Land

    No Man's Land

  • Arena

    Arena

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary

  • Command 5

    Command 5

  • 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

  • A Great Ride

    A Great Ride