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Marc Alaimo

Actor

Marc Alaimo

Born May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA40 films

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.

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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.

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Essential films

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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult poster6.5Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult1994Tango & Cash poster6.5Tango & Cash1989The Last Starfighter poster6.6The Last Starfighter1984The Dead Pool poster6.3The Dead Pool1988Hardcore poster6.8Hardcore1979Seems Like Old Times poster6.3Seems Like Old Times1980Helter Skelter poster6.9Helter Skelter1976Avenging Force poster5.7Avenging Force1986

Filmography

40 films as actor
  1. TBARosemary
  2. 2020Grizzly II: RevengeLuke
  3. 1998RecoilNavarra
  4. 1995Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the WarriorGul Dukat
  5. 1994Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final InsultTrucker
  6. 1993Donato and DaughterDet. Petsky
  7. 1993Rio DiabloJud Everly
  8. 1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - EmissaryGul Dukat
  9. 1992Quicksand: No EscapeLt. Harold Towers
  10. 1992Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos StorySheriff Walton
  11. 1990Total RecallEverett
  12. 1989Tango & CashLopez
  13. 1989ArenaRogor
  14. 1988The Dead PoolEmbarcadero Bodyguard #2
  15. 1988Case ClosedCurtis Block
  16. 1987The Gambler: The Legend ContinuesPvt. Bob Butler
  17. 1987Police Story: The Freeway KillingsLou Morello
  18. 1986Avenging ForceCharlie Lavall
  19. 1985Command 5Lear Businessman
  20. 1984The Last StarfighterHitchhiker
  21. 1984No Man's LandClay Allison
  22. 1982The Ambush MurdersGarza
  23. 1982The Luck of Roaring CampExpressman
  24. 1981Broken PromiseJoe Clawson
  25. 1981The Archer: Fugitive from the EmpireSandros
  26. 1980Seems Like Old TimesBee Gee
  27. 1979High MidnightGratzek
  28. 1979A Great RideBarry
  29. 1979Dr. Black, Mr. HydePreston, the pusher
  30. 1979HardcoreRatan
  31. 1978Mean Dog BluesTransfer Guard
  32. 1977Which Way Is Up?Frankie
  33. 1977The 3,000 Mile ChaseRichards
  34. 1976Helter SkelterPhil Cohen
  35. 1975Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand MysteryBryon Moon
  36. 1975The Blue KnightThe Dutchman
  37. 1975Matt HelmDevlin
  38. 1975A Matter of Wife... and DeathAngie
  39. 1975Cage Without a KeyWorkman
  40. 1974The Execution of Private SlovikSoldier (uncredited)