Marc Alaimo
Known For
Acting
Born
1942-05-05 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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.
Most Known For
Family Guy
as Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Badar N'D'D
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Commander Tebok
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Gul Macet
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Frederick LaRouque
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Gul Dukat
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
The A-Team
as Angelo
Quantum Leap
as Police Captain Paul Brewster
Diagnosis: Murder
as Mr. Smith
Knight Rider
as Bill Gordon
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Williams
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
as Ernie
The Incredible Hulk
as Captain Holt
Charlie's Angels
as John Mackey
Quincy, M.E.
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
as Gene Scapizzi
Walker, Texas Ranger
as Lamar