Marc Alaimo
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Family Guy
Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
1999
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Badar N'D'D
1987
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Commander Tebok
1987
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gul Macet
1987
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Frederick LaRouque
1987
Series
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gul Dukat
1993
Series
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
1993
Series
Diagnosis: Murder
Mr. Smith
1993
Series
Quantum Leap
Police Captain Paul Brewster
1989
Series
Charlie's Angels
John Mackey
1976
Series
Knight Rider
Bill Gordon
1982
Series
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Series
Hill Street Blues
1981
Series
Hill Street Blues
Gene Scapizzi
1981
Series
The A-Team
Angelo
1983
Series
The Six Million Dollar Man
Williams
1974
Series
T. J. Hooker
Ray Downing
1982
Series
T. J. Hooker
Manny Jacobs
1982
Series
21 Jump Street
Shields
1987
Series
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Series
The Incredible Hulk
Ernie
1977
Series
The Incredible Hulk
Captain Holt
1977
Series
Starsky & Hutch
Daimler
1975
Series
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Series
Cagney & Lacey
Det. Mahoney
1982
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger
Lamar
1993
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger
Paul Kelton
1993
Series
Barnaby Jones
Dr. Whitehall
1973
Series
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Series
Hunter
Doug Kirkwood
1984
Series
Gunsmoke
Kane
1955
Series
Baretta
Slit
1975
Series
The Bionic Woman
1976
Series
Kojak
Artie
1973
Series
Kojak
Joe Greensteen
1973
Series
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Series
Wonder Woman
Pierce
1975
Series
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Series
Police Story
1973
Film
Total Recall
Everett
1990
Series
Freddy's Nightmares
Woody Burton
1988
Series
CHiPs
Zager
1977
Series
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Luke (archive footage)
2013
Series
Good Morning, Miami
Violinist
2002
Series
Joe Forrester
1975
Series
Street Hawk
Phillip Truman
1985
Film
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Trucker
1994
Series
The Master
Straker
1984
Film
Tango & Cash
Lopez
1989
Series
Kaz
1978
Film
The Dead Pool
Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
1988
Series
Hunter
Lawson
1977
Series
Nasty Boys
Major Clemens
1990
Film
The Last Starfighter
Hitchhiker
1984
Series
Jessie
1984
Film
Hardcore
Ratan
1979
Film
Avenging Force
Charlie Lavall
1986
Film
Seems Like Old Times
Bee Gee
1980
Film
Grizzly II: Revenge
Luke
2020
Film
Donato and Daughter
Det. Petsky
1993
Film
Helter Skelter
Phil Cohen
1976
Film
The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
Sandros
1981
Film
No Man's Land
Clay Allison
1984
Film
The Execution of Private Slovik
Soldier (uncredited)
1974
Film
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Self
2018
Film
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Pvt. Bob Butler
1987
Film
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Angie
1975
Film
Which Way Is Up?
Frankie
1977
Film
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Lou Morello
1987
Film
Arena
Rogor
1989
Film
Rio Diablo
Jud Everly
1993
Film
Recoil
Navarra
1998
Film
The 3,000 Mile Chase
Richards
1977
Film
Case Closed
Curtis Block
1988
Film
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
Preston, the pusher
1979
Film
The Luck of Roaring Camp
Expressman
1982
Film
Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
Sheriff Walton
1992
Film
The Blue Knight
The Dutchman
1975
Film
Command 5
Lear Businessman
1985
Film
Cage Without a Key
Workman
1975
Film
The Ambush Murders
Garza
1982
Film
Mean Dog Blues
Transfer Guard
1978
Film
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
Bryon Moon
1975
Film
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary
Gul Dukat
1993
Film
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior
Gul Dukat
1995
Film
Quicksand: No Escape
Lt. Harold Towers
1992
Film
Broken Promise
Joe Clawson
1981
Film
High Midnight
Gratzek
1979
Film
Matt Helm
Devlin
1975
Film
A Great Ride
Barry
1979
Film
Rosemary