Marc Alaimo
Biography
Marc Alaimo, born Michael Joseph Alaimo on May 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an American actor known for his villainous roles and antagonists in television and film. He began his career in theater before transitioning to screen acting, appearing in numerous television shows and films during the 1970s and 1980s. Alaimo is particularly noted for his contributions to the Star Trek franchise, where he was the first actor to portray a Romulan, playing Commander Tebok in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the first actor to play a Cardassian, portraying Gul Macet. His most famous role within the franchise is the complex and recurring Cardassian villain Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Career overview
Marc Alaimo is an American actor born Michael Joseph Alaimo on May 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is best known for his villainous roles and antagonists across television and film. He began his career in theater before transitioning to screen work, appearing in numerous television shows and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Alaimo is particularly notable for his contributions to the Star Trek franchise, where he portrayed multiple characters. He holds the distinction of being the first actor to play a Romulan, appearing as Commander Tebok in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the first actor to portray a Cardassian, appearing as Gul Macet. His most famous role in the franchise is the complex and recurring Cardassian villain Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Throughout an active career spanning decades, Alaimo established a strong presence as a character actor specializing in villainous parts. His extensive body of work includes eighty known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database, reflecting a long and varied career in television and film following his beginnings in the theater.
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Full Filmography
90 titles- Grizzly II: Revenge (2020) as Luke
- What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018) as Self
- Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013) as Luke (archive footage)
- Good Morning, Miami (2002) as Violinist
- Family Guy (1999) as Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers (voice)
- Recoil (1998) as Navarra
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Way of the Warrior (1995) as Gul Dukat
- Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) as Trucker
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Gul Dukat
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Gul Dukat / Officer Ryan
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mr. Smith
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Lamar
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Paul Kelton
- Donato and Daughter (1993) as Det. Petsky
- Rio Diablo (1993) as Jud Everly
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Emissary (1993) as Gul Dukat
- Quicksand: No Escape (1992) as Lt. Harold Towers
- Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story (1992) as Sheriff Walton
- Total Recall (1990) as Everett
- Nasty Boys (1990) as Major Clemens
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Police Captain Paul Brewster
- Tango & Cash (1989) as Lopez
- Arena (1989) as Rogor
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as Woody Burton
- The Dead Pool (1988) as Embarcadero Bodyguard #2
- Case Closed (1988) as Curtis Block
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Badar N'D'D
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Commander Tebok
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Gul Macet
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Frederick LaRouque
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Shields
- The Gambler: The Legend Continues (1987) as Pvt. Bob Butler
- Police Story: The Freeway Killings (1987) as Lou Morello
- Avenging Force (1986) as Charlie Lavall
- Street Hawk (1985) as Phillip Truman
- Command 5 (1985) as Lear Businessman
- Hunter (1984) as Officer Doug Kirkwood
- Jessie (1984)
- The Master (1984) as Straker
- The Last Starfighter (1984) as Hitchhiker
- No Man's Land (1984) as Clay Allison
- The A-Team (1983) as Angelo
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Ray Downing
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Manny Jacobs
- Knight Rider (1982) as Bill Gordon
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- The Ambush Murders (1982) as Garza
- The Luck of Roaring Camp (1982) as Expressman
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Gene Scapizzi
- The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981) as Sandros
- Broken Promise (1981) as Joe Clawson
- Seems Like Old Times (1980) as Bee Gee
- Hardcore (1979) as Ratan
- Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1979) as Preston, the pusher
- High Midnight (1979) as Gratzek
- A Great Ride (1979) as Barry
- Kaz (1978)
- Mean Dog Blues (1978) as Transfer Guard
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Ernie
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Captain Holt
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- CHiPs (1977) as Zager
- Hunter (1977) as Lawson
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Frankie
- The 3,000 Mile Chase (1977) as Richards
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as John Mackey
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Helter Skelter (1976) as Phil Cohen
- Baretta (1975) as Slit
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Daimler
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Pierce
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- The Blue Knight (1975) as The Dutchman
- Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery (1975) as Bryon Moon
- A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975) as Angie
- Cage Without a Key (1975) as Workman
- Matt Helm (1975) as Devlin
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Williams
- The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Dr. Whitehall
- Kojak (1973) as Artie
- Kojak (1973) as Joe Greensteen
- Police Story (1973)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Kane
- Rosemary
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marc Alaimo best known for?
Marc Alaimo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018), Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten (2013), Good Morning, Miami (2002), Family Guy (1999).
When and where was Marc Alaimo born?
Marc Alaimo was born on May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Marc Alaimo have?
Marc Alaimo has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2020.
What is Marc Alaimo's background in cinema and television?
Marc Alaimo, born Michael Joseph Alaimo on May 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an American actor known for his villainous roles and antagonists in television and film. He began his career in theater before transitioning to screen acting, appearing in numerous television shows and films during the 1970s and 1980s. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Badar N'D'D — aged about 45
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Commander Tebok — aged about 45
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Gul Macet — aged about 45
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Frederick LaRouque — aged about 45
- Hunter (1977) as Lawson — aged about 35
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Police Captain Paul Brewster — aged about 47
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