
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.
Acting (38 movies)

Tango & Cash
1989

Hardcore
1979

Mean Dog Blues
1978

Command 5
1985

Arena
1989

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
1995

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981

Matt Helm
1975

Recoil
1998

Donato and Daughter
1993

Broken Promise
1981

The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987

Which Way Is Up?
1977

Case Closed
1988

The Blue Knight
1975

Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992

A Great Ride
1979

Cage Without a Key
1975

No Man's Land
1984

The Ambush Murders
1982

Quicksand: No Escape
1992

Rio Diablo
1993

High Midnight
1979

Total Recall
1990

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979

Helter Skelter
1976

Avenging Force
1986

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
2018

Seems Like Old Times
1980

Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994

The Last Starfighter
1984

The Dead Pool
1988

The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977

Grizzly II: Revenge
2020

A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975

The Execution of Private Slovik
1974

Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975
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