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