Marc Alaimo
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.
Known for
Family Guy
Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Badar N'D'D
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Commander Tebok
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gul Macet
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Frederick LaRouque
The Six Million Dollar Man
Williams
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gul Dukat
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
The A-Team
Angelo
Quantum Leap
Police Captain Paul Brewster
Diagnosis: Murder
Mr. Smith
Knight Rider
Bill Gordon
Quincy, M.E.
Walker, Texas Ranger
Lamar
Walker, Texas Ranger
Paul Kelton
21 Jump Street
Shields
Charlie's Angels
John Mackey
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Gene Scapizzi
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Ernie
The Incredible Hulk
Captain Holt
T. J. Hooker
Ray Downing
T. J. Hooker
Manny Jacobs
Starsky & Hutch
Daimler
The Bionic Woman
Gunsmoke
Kane
Hunter
Officer Doug Kirkwood
Kojak
Artie
Kojak
Joe Greensteen
Total Recall
Everett
Barnaby Jones
Dr. Whitehall
Police Story
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Cagney & Lacey
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Trucker
Tango & Cash
Lopez
Hardcastle and McCormick
Baretta
Slit
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
Wonder Woman
Pierce
Helter Skelter
Phil Cohen
The Dead Pool
Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
Recoil
Navarra
Good Morning, Miami
Violinist
Freddy's Nightmares
Woody Burton
CHiPs
Zager
Hardcore
Ratan
Grizzly II: Revenge
Luke
Street Hawk
Phillip Truman
Case Closed
Curtis Block
Donato and Daughter
Det. Petsky
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
Preston, the pusher
The Last Starfighter
Hitchhiker
The Blue Knight
The Dutchman
High Midnight
Gratzek
Kaz
Nasty Boys
Major Clemens
The Ambush Murders
Garza
The Master
Straker
Hunter
Lawson
Joe Forrester
Matt Helm
Devlin
No Man's Land
Clay Allison
Mean Dog Blues
Transfer Guard
Seems Like Old Times
Bee Gee
Jessie
Quicksand: No Escape
Lt. Harold Towers
Arena
Rogor
Cage Without a Key
Workman
Avenging Force
Charlie Lavall
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Self
Rosemary
The Execution of Private Slovik
Soldier (uncredited)
Which Way Is Up?
Frankie
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
Sandros
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Pvt. Bob Butler
The 3,000 Mile Chase
Richards
Rio Diablo
Jud Everly
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
Sheriff Walton
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Lou Morello
A Great Ride
Barry
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
Gul Dukat
Broken Promise
Joe Clawson
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
Bryon Moon
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Angie
Command 5
Lear Businessman
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Luke (archive footage)