
Acting
Born May 5, 1942 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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.

Grizzly II: Revenge
2020

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

Recoil
1998

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

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994

Donato and Daughter
1993

Rio Diablo
1993

Quicksand: No Escape
1992

Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story
1992

Total Recall
1990

Tango & Cash
1989

Arena
1989

The Dead Pool
1988

Case Closed
1988

The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987

Police Story: The Freeway Killings
1987

Avenging Force
1986

Command 5
1985

The Last Starfighter
1984

No Man's Land
1984

The Ambush Murders
1982

Broken Promise
1981

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
1981

Seems Like Old Times
1980

High Midnight
1979

A Great Ride
1979

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde
1979

Hardcore
1979

Mean Dog Blues
1978

Which Way Is Up?
1977

The 3,000 Mile Chase
1977

Helter Skelter
1976

Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975

The Blue Knight
1975

Matt Helm
1975

A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975

Cage Without a Key
1975

The Execution of Private Slovik
1974