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.
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tvDie schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
Luke (archive footage)
tvGood Morning, Miami
2002
Violinist
tvFamily Guy
1999
Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
movieRecoil
1998
Navarra
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Mr. Smith
movieDonato and Daughter
1993
Det. Petsky
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Lamar / Paul Kelton
movieRio Diablo
1993
Jud Everly
tvStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Gul Dukat / Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
movieQuicksand: No Escape
1992
Lt. Harold Towers
movieOverkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992
Sheriff Walton
movieTotal Recall
1990
Everett
tvNasty Boys
1990
Major Clemens
movieArena
1989
Rogor
tvQuantum Leap
1989
Police Captain Paul Brewster
tvFreddy's Nightmares
1988
Woody Burton
movieThe Dead Pool
1988
Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
movieCase Closed
1988
Curtis Block
movieThe Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
Pvt. Bob Butler
tvStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Badar N'D'D / Commander Tebok / Gul Macet / Frederick LaRouque
moviePolice Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
Lou Morello
tv21 Jump Street
1987
Shields
movieAvenging Force
1986
Charlie Lavall
movieCommand 5
1985
Lear Businessman
tvStreet Hawk
1985
Phillip Truman
tvHunter
1984
Officer Doug Kirkwood
movieThe Last Starfighter
1984
Hitchhiker
movieNo Man's Land
1984
Clay Allison
tvThe Master
1984
Straker
tvThe A-Team
1983
Angelo
tvKnight Rider
1982
Bill Gordon
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Ray Downing / Manny Jacobs
movieThe Luck of Roaring Camp
1982
Expressman
movieBroken Promise
1981
Joe Clawson
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Gene Scapizzi
movieHigh Midnight
1979
Gratzek
movieDr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979
Preston, the pusher
movieHardcore
1979
Ratan
movieMean Dog Blues
1978
Transfer Guard
movieWhich Way Is Up?
1977
Frankie
tvThe Incredible Hulk
1977
Ernie / Captain Holt
tvCHiPs
1977
Zager
movieThe 3,000 Mile Chase
1977
Richards
tvHunter
1977
Lawson
tvCharlie's Angels
1976
John Mackey
movieHelter Skelter
1976
Phil Cohen
tvWonder Woman
1975
Pierce
tvStarsky & Hutch
1975
Daimler
movieThe Blue Knight
1975
The Dutchman
movieMatt Helm
1975
Devlin
movieCage Without a Key
1975
Workman
tvBaretta
1975
Slit
movieThe Execution of Private Slovik
1974
Soldier (uncredited)
tvThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Williams
tvKojak
1973
Artie / Joe Greensteen
tvBarnaby Jones
1973
Dr. Whitehall
tvGunsmoke
1955
Kane
