Our speech teacher wanted us to depict any action but to do it as a mime, he recalls. So, I was always trying to be the patriot. He explained, "It was kind of wonderful for an actor to have a character that looks like that. I was the most annoying fan who wouldnt go away. I think when I began playing Dukat their [the shows producers] objective was to have an aggressive, fairly one-dimensional Cardassian, explains Alaimo. They were the most professional cast and crew imaginable. Marc Alaimo tells the story how Avery Brooks punched him into the hospital during filming the DS9 finale. I dont think we will have any issues doing it virtually Ill get in a foxhole with Jeff anytime. They were very flexible. Interviews with Nana Visitor and Duncan Regehr. I must tell you I loved doing the episode Sacrifice of Angels this past season because it relates very closely to the situation between me and my daughter, which is the result of a divorce. Towards the middle I think they started getting it. Star Trek: Deep Space Nines resident villain is none too pleased when Commander Sisko arrives to take charge of the Cardassian space station in the shows pilot episode Emissary. Casey Biggs! I had no idea. They were angry because I wasnt doing what they wanted me to do or expected me to do.". Fletcher remarked, "DS9 was one of the best memories of my working life, of my day-to-day working life. And both of you were on Enterprise. A pinnacle performance. And I had starred in the very first dramatic IMAX film and it was about the Alamo [1988s Alamo: The Price of Freedom]. The show never took the easy way out when it came to situations, be they personal or political, and that provided us with a lot of great things to do as actors.". Do you know the Spike Lee film Do The Right Thing? He said, I want you to read this play, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder. Not only did he convince me to read it but he got me to play the part of the stage manager in our high school show. Once its on film its done. I took so much from that. Firstly, what was it like drinking all that syrup? Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, according to him, although he did the best job of dying when he and his friends played war, he never thought about acting as a profession. Nice to hear that Hans Beimler created Damar, since his namesake/grandfather was also a famous resistance fighter. They were very supportive if something came up. Marc Alaimo (2010).jpg 576 720; 269 KB. He guest-starred in a Family Guy episode in which he played "The Dean". Im still in the middle of rewatching DS9 at the moment. He appeared on the television series The Incredible Hulk starring Bill Bixby. 9. Hello Casey welcome to the TrekMovie conference call. I also felt bad, once again, for Terry Ferrell. Jeffrey Combs: I remember one scene we had and the director said, Okay you guys, I really dont know how I want to block this. And Casey and I just said, We know! Jeffrey Combs: For me, I looked at it this way. I totally understand.' Marc Alaimo (born Michael Anthony Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin . Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Marc defined it. A problem to deal with or solve to put up with. On his experience as Brunt, he commented, "Man, did I have the best time playing Brunt. If you read the script you may love it.' I want to talk to you, so I did. Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. ", Avery Brooks took command of Deep Space Nine as Captain Sisko, a landmark role he still expressed his pride in. While the fans had mixed reactions about her character, de Boer had a great time joining the cast. I made the audience laugh, I made them cry - it was wonderful. To be able to make Quark squirm. Career [ edit] ", The cast was also welcoming to their new castmate. Jeffrey Combs and Casey Biggs at STLV (Photo: Wikicommons). thats kind of how he is as with many actors the character and the actor merge stewart gave an interview recently talking about the same thing with him and i loved brooks as sisko thats why he stands out he was so emotional and powerful and expressive. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Great interview, it was interesting and fun to read. I dont know what to do about it. Casey Biggs: Well, they were lovely to Jeff. Jeffrey Combs: I never talked to him about that. They thought it was an episode about the JemHadar and after the episode, they went, Why did they kill that character? So, in desperation, they came up with cloning. Marc Alaimo is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Nobody could believe that Id actually done it. Finally, my agent said, 'Why dont you at least read the script? CBS Marc Alaimo The man who portrayed Gul Dukat on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Marc Alaimo, was compelling in the role. Sometimes youve got to run with your initial instinct, and in that case, it was a good one. His son from his first marriage, Micheal Anthony Alaimo, is a writer, story editor, and producer. I didnt really have too much time to think about it, which is good because I probably would have been more freaked out and realized the magnitude of the fandom. I had an acting teacher and he would say, There is nothing more interesting than playing the opposite.. Were good. It means they like and respect my work and that makes a huge difference.. I didnt even know this until much later on but they brought in someone else to do Gul Dukat. Bless whoever said, We can clone him.. Training-wise, you always look at the opposite. He remembered, "They told me nothing! He stated, "I think what happened on DS9 is they were trying to search for where I belonged on that show. If you know Ira Behr, he is a freaking renegade. Long before he began menacing the Alpha Quadrant as Gul Dukat on Deep Space Nine Alaimo appeared as not one but four different characters on Star Trek:The Next Generation. Never were just evil villians. Ill do it as an actor, but the thought of anybody thinking of me that way is bothersome. He married Doris Hefner and has one child with her. If you do that you have to know how you got there before you do it. Before landing in the role of Dukat, Alaimo played several other characters in Star Trek. When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. Cirroc Lofton started playing Jake Sisko when he was fourteen years old. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. The character has become a fan favorite and still holds reverence even all these years later, thanks to the impeccable performance from Alaimo. 10 Star Trek Actors Whose First Appearances You've Totally Forgotten. Marc Alamo See Photos Works at Marc Motorcycle Parts by TEAM MARC Lives in Dasmarias, Cavite Jean-marc Alaimo See Photos Lives in Meylan, Rhone-Alpes, France Marco Alaimo See Photos Alaimo Jean Marc See Photos Marco Alaimo See Photos Lives in Buffalo, New York Marco Alaimo See Photos Marco Alaimo See Photos Trainer at Enea's sport & wellness At one point in the past, long before TNG when we were young puppies, had been paired up to do an improv for a movie. It was thrilling from start to finish and certainly what made it very special in the annuls of Trek shows is all the interesting supporting characters it had like like Weyoun, Damar etc. After high school, Alaimo attended Marquette University and was a member of the Marquette University Players and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater during the 1960s. Scott was a very much of a quarterback on the field. Visitor said, "When I read the script, I thought, Thats a mans role. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, according to him, although he did the best job of dying when he and his friends played war, he never thought about acting as a profession. One thanksgiving, Visitor would invite Alaimo to her home for the holiday. Marc Alaimo was born on May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Because they hadnt figured out their formula yet. His television filmography includes many shows, including The Doctors, Kojak, Gunsmoke, Baretta, The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky & Hutch, The Incredible Hulk, Quantum Leap, Wonder Woman, The Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, and The A-Team. My teacher said to me, Stay after class. So Id say the line, because thats my job and Im paid to do that, but I said it in a way that hopefully it drifted off and no one really noticed it. Marc Alaimo As Badar N'D'D. Marc Alaimo is best known for his astonishing role as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's big-bad Gul . Alaimo, Shimerman and Meany.jpg 3,648 2,736; 673 KB. 10. ", He continued: "So, playing that subtext, living with that subtext, presenting that subtext behind a mask of affability, of friendliness, of congeniality, I think that was both the challenge and the pleasure of the character.". However, I eventually got to add to what they gave me in the scripts. There really wasnt an opportunity for me to get particularly close to any of the cast or crew that worked on the series. Its amazing we are getting SO many interviews these days from actors in past shows from DS9 to ENT and a reminder how loved all these characters and shows still are. Star Trek: 6 Actors Who Regretted Being On Deep Space Nine (And 14 Who Adored It), The Last of Us Episode 8 Trailer Reveals Original Joel Actor's New Role, 1923's Teonna Actor Speculates On How She's Related To Yellowstone's Duttons, Happy Days' Original Title Would've Killed The Classic Show. He married Lorie Bollinger on August 20, 2010. You have nothing to worry about! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When he was the bond villain in that episode our man bashir I thought that was perfect casting because he liked to ham it up. He has a son from his first marriage, Michael Antony Alaimo (born 1971), who is a writer, story editor and producer known for The Closer, Major Crimes, Invasion, Traveler, and for penning "Columbo Likes the Nightlife," the final episode of Columbo. I havent seen her in a long time and we really dont have much of a relationship, so it was easy to relate to Ziyal in that way as well and I believe it worked for the character. Here are 6 Actors Who Regretted Being On Deep Space Nine (And 14 Who Adored It). After mastering the stage and the small screen, Alaimo would soon take on the big one! Thank you. Theyre all such pros, so it was a thrill to work with such great character actors, veteran actors, you know? If you found this page interesting or useful, please share it. Nana Visitor was excited to be cast as Major Kira, a strong, authoritative female lead character. ", Robert O'Reilly began his role of Chancellor Gowron on The Next Generation, but he was asked to continue it on Deep Space Nine. Casey Biggs: I would say the big difference between the two of them I was on, for DS9 they were all renegades. She is a very attractive woman so its easy to play those scenes where he comes on to her.. However, an exciting filmography event took place in 2020. Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. "He pointed out the advantages to doing this show -- mostly a steady paycheck.". A lot of familiar faces on the different sets. Casey Biggs: Well the funny thing was, in my first appearance I had five words. He also appeared in the 1990 film Total Recall. He was definitely in the best possible way, looking out for everything and making sure it was all as good as it could possibly be. Well, I did a mime of a man being hanged. | Chiller Announces Casting For Brian Keene's Ghoul . I was there to tell you that your wife and your son had been killed. Marc Alaimo was born on the 5th of May, 1942. Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. Like the crafty chameleon which changes colours to blend in with its surroundings, Cardassian Gul Dukats demeanour can go from sadistic to sympathetic to sexy depending upon what best suits the situation. One of my favorite lines is, You better be careful, or I will be talking to Weyoun number nine. [both laugh], Jeffrey Combs: Yeah, they were wonderful writers. And more importantly, how did you approach playing a drunk on Star Trek, which is a bit unusual for the show. Long before he began menacing the Alpha Quadrant as Gul Dukat on, Despite the fact that he had already appeared as a Cardassian on, I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. Alaimo appeared as Gul Dukat for 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. I would like to continue to do that." When she saw him in makeup, she did not want to be around him and related the actor himself to the characteristics of Dukat. Im proud of the series and the whole experience has been a very positive one for me.. But Marc was very good at it. Do you know the Spike Lee film, When Bajor was under Cardassian occupation many of its citizens joined an underground resistance group in the hopes of driving the aliens from their planet. They were a good group of people and Scott [Bakula] was tremendous. He is an actor, known for Total Recall (1990), Tango & Cash (1989) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). And that is because they really took a lot of cues from dailies. | June 3, 2020 | That much of the truth of Garak was like a glacier: you saw only the tip of the glacier, but then, underneath the tip, was the very complicated truth of his life. I didnt realize that fate and synchronicity played a part here. He went on to portray Romulan Commander Tebok in The Neutral Zone, Cardassian Gul Macet in The Wounded and the high-rolling gambler Frederick LaRouque in Times Arrow. Casey Biggs: We just have great chemistry, dont we Jeff? He was pleasantly surprised when the producers continued to ask him the come back. He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. Casey Biggs: And the wonderful thing was, with one of the first shows I did, Armin said, Come on, you want to rehearse? Not a lot of people do that on television. ", He continued: "Certainly the fact you have a black man in a command position is very important. You felt like you had an ally, and you did with Armin. In the fourth-season episode, The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. i wouldnt call it overacting have you ever seen him interviewed? Sadly, Dukat can not afford to damage his reputation by returning home with Ziyal so he contemplates killing her. On The Next Generation I never felt that I was part of the family, he says. You dont know what the hell this character is thinking. Things took hours, but they were all so deliberate and they knew their jobs and they made you feel secure. That was you? Before he captured hearts and became a household name, Alaimo, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had a hard childhood. Cut back to Nana Visitor, in a separate interview, rolling her eyes in disgust at the prospect. Marc Alaimo (2).jpg 1,119 1,492; 902 KB. Its all going to be fine. Casey, you mentioned how you were introduced as Dukats right hand. He also appeared as Curtis Block in the television movie Case Closed and as a security officer on Mars in the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Total Recall.[1]. Thats not for me. Yet it was all I wanted to do. Vencer la libertad! The horror flick is brimming with other stars, including his Deep Space Nine costar, Louise Fletcher (Kai Winn Adami), as well as other notable actors including, Charlie Sheen, Laura Dern, and George Clooney. He worked at a motorbike factory to bring in money for his family. Marc Alaimo Paramount/CBS Digital "Deep Space Nine" has the honor of being the home of Star Trek's greatest villain - Gul Dukat, played by Marc Alaimo. The live event uses StageIt, with tickets priced as pay what you can.They will both also be doing a limited virtual meet and greet on June 10 with 10 slots being auctioned off. He's already in makeup and I can't see him as anything else. It was just amazing. Thats just wonderful fodder. The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. Ira told me he went home and told his wife, You are not going to believe who came in today! Else to do Gul Dukat for 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999 did I have the best time Brunt. 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