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

  • Quincy, M.E.

    Quincy, M.E.

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Diagnosis: Murder

    Diagnosis: Murder

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Knight Rider

    Knight Rider

  • Quantum Leap

    Quantum Leap

  • The Six Million Dollar Man

    The Six Million Dollar Man

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    Walker, Texas Ranger

  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    Walker, Texas Ranger

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • The Bionic Woman

    The Bionic Woman

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Starsky & Hutch

    Starsky & Hutch

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Tango & Cash

    Tango & Cash

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King

    Scarecrow and Mrs. King

  • Cagney & Lacey

    Cagney & Lacey

  • Baretta

    Baretta

  • Total Recall

    Total Recall

  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

    The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

  • Police Story

    Police Story

  • Wonder Woman

    Wonder Woman

  • Hardcastle and McCormick

    Hardcastle and McCormick

  • Freddy's Nightmares

    Freddy's Nightmares

  • Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

    Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

  • The Dead Pool

    The Dead Pool

  • CHiPs

    CHiPs

  • Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

    Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

  • Recoil

    Recoil

  • High Midnight

    High Midnight

  • Grizzly II: Revenge

    Grizzly II: Revenge

  • Street Hawk

    Street Hawk

  • Case Closed

    Case Closed

  • Good Morning, Miami

    Good Morning, Miami

  • Hardcore

    Hardcore

  • Helter Skelter

    Helter Skelter

  • Kaz

    Kaz

  • Nasty Boys

    Nasty Boys

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • The Master

    The Master

  • The Last Starfighter

    The Last Starfighter

  • Joe Forrester

    Joe Forrester

  • Jessie

    Jessie

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary

  • The Blue Knight

    The Blue Knight

  • No Man's Land

    No Man's Land

  • Seems Like Old Times

    Seems Like Old Times

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

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

  • Which Way Is Up?

    Which Way Is Up?

  • Avenging Force

    Avenging Force

  • Police Story: The Freeway Killings

    Police Story: The Freeway Killings

  • The Gambler: The Legend Continues

    The Gambler: The Legend Continues

  • Arena

    Arena

  • Rio Diablo

    Rio Diablo

  • Donato and Daughter

    Donato and Daughter

  • The Execution of Private Slovik

    The Execution of Private Slovik

  • A Matter of Wife... and Death

    A Matter of Wife... and Death

  • Quicksand: No Escape

    Quicksand: No Escape

  • Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

    Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story

  • The 3,000 Mile Chase

    The 3,000 Mile Chase

  • Mean Dog Blues

    Mean Dog Blues

  • Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

    Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

  • Broken Promise

    Broken Promise

  • The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

    The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

  • Cage Without a Key

    Cage Without a Key

  • The Ambush Murders

    The Ambush Murders

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

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

  • A Great Ride

    A Great Ride

  • Command 5

    Command 5

  • Matt Helm

    Matt Helm

  • Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery

    Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery