Marc Alaimo
Acting
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.
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
as Pvt. Bob Butler
Age 45 (now 84)
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
as Sandros
Age 38 (now 84)
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Self
Age 76 (now 84)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
as Gul Dukat
Age 53 (now 84)
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
as Sheriff Walton
Age 49 (now 84)
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
as Pvt. Bob Butler
Age 45 (now 84)
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
as Lou Morello
Age 44 (now 84)
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
as Sandros
Age 38 (now 84)
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
as Bryon Moon
Age 33 (now 84)
The Execution of Private Slovik
as Soldier (uncredited)
Age 31 (now 84)
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
as Luke (archive footage)
Age 71 (now 84)
Family Guy
as Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
Age 56 (now 84)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
Age 50 (now 84)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Commander Tebok
Age 45 (now 84) Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Frederick LaRouque
Age 45 (now 84) Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Gul Macet
Age 45 (now 84) Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Badar N'D'D
Age 45 (now 84)
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
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Also Known As
Michael Joseph Alaimo, Mark Alaimo
IMDB
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