He stated, "I think what happened on DS9 is they were trying to search for where I belonged on that show. Many believed he was even designed for jail. Alaimo also appeared in a season two episode of 21 Jump Street. Well, thats Sisko, but Dukat doesnt have that sort of patience or moral discipline, I suppose, to try to always do the right thing. He holds the honor of playing one of the first two . Im not the kind of actress who likes to be typecast or pigeonholed. Casey Biggs: I would say the big difference between the two of them I was on, for DS9 they were all renegades. Casey Biggs: And the funny part was before that episode I didnt even know I had a wife or son. Thats why I was an actor. I liked Leeta in many ways, but if I were offered a new role in Trek, Id be happiest if it were entirely opposite of who she was. They scaled back his makeup at his request, and they also took his feelings about Worf into account. He appeared on the television series The Incredible Hulk starring Bill Bixby. I had done theater with him and he suggested that I play Brunt. Dukat has a wonderful entrance in that episode, says Alaimo. Jeffrey Combs: I never talked to him about that. I think she just turns him on, you know, and Nana Visitor, certainly, is behind that. Ahhh the good old days when Star Trek characters had actual depth, personality and arcs even the baddies! Being in the makeup trailer was something out of science fiction, really. 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. Jeffrey, Manny Coto has said when he planned for what could have been the fifth season of Enterprise he was planning on bringing you in more, possibly even as a regular. So they began writing these wonderful situations for Dukat where he could be seen as being sensitive or irrational or intellectual. All the other teachers were saying, What are you doing? Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a bold, progressive series that took on social issues and complex relationships between its characters, and many of the actors who portrayed those beloved characters pride themselves on their roles to this day. I also felt bad, once again, for Terry Ferrell. I am your friend. 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. It is said that even their home had no furnishings. The writers were putting you two together all the time. Both of these actors make any show they are on good! Plenty of other options too. Jeffrey Combs: Did we work together? Perhaps they both would welcome a part as humans for a change. I would venture to say that a lot of the things that happened to Odo, they would not have been able to tell you at the beginning of the journey that thats where the journey was going to go. Besides his work in Sacrifice of Angels and the aforementioned Indiscretion Alaimo is particularly pleased with his performance in the sixth-season episode Waltz. Fans love the unpredictability and temperament of Dukat. Thank you. On The Next Generation I never felt that I was part of the family, he says. He was pleasantly surprised when the producers continued to ask him the come back. 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. I think my best performances are generally in the theatre because there is a beginning, a middle and an end, says Alaimo. Without these little happy accidents, we wouldnt be talking at all. I passed three times. Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor, known for his villainous roles. So, perhaps something meaty, where their characters can interact occasionally, but light on the prostheses would work. The actor spent four years studying everything from ballet to voice technique to classical theatre with Jesuit priests at Milwaukees Marquette University. What episode were you in? Didnt the first Weyoun get killed off and they suddenly said, Why did we kill him off?, Jeffrey Combs: That was a mistake. With a bleak home life, many thought he was destined to turn to the street and live a life of crime. Usually, you go in and read your stuff and go, but this was a different thing: You guys are robbing a car and action! That was our touchstone. Much as Im keen to see new and diverse actors in Trek, both these actors have shown that they could make creative contributions. On his experience as Brunt, he commented, "Man, did I have the best time playing Brunt. 9. Now called Deep Space Nine, it is under the command of Commander Sisko (Avery Brooks) who has been ordered by Starfleet to negotiate with Bajor to become part of the Federation. Dukat is already unpredictable. I just love the idea that I was playing a character that a lot of people would say is doing bad things, but I love the idea I am playing it the other way. I get to express so many different aspects of myself in him that I dont always get a chance to do in real life. He explained, "They said I was going to be playing a singer and I said, 'No, thats too much on the nose. Hello Casey welcome to the TrekMovie conference call. So, he cast me. At the time it was just another job. The Vorta are genetically altered to be the most sublime and friendly liaisons, diplomats, and easy-going. 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. Mr. Welsh saw his incredible talent and encouraged him throughout his high school career. And they didnt. A few actors got to play landmark roles that defied expectations of race and gender or originated the first of a new alien race introduced into canon. Thats just wonderful fodder. See Nana Visitor, She Played 'Ezri Dax' on Stark Trek: Deep Space Nine. Emerald was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. You cant go back and reshoot it. Making the trip to work in Toronto/Missisauga doesnt sound like something either would shy from though (and all but Picard will be produced in the GTA). De Boer added, "They totally embraced it. Golden memories and it keeps going. Each episodes a nice little gift and thank you for that. 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. I told them they should have told me as I took another job. I think we can see now why Creation did that. His son from his first marriage, Micheal Anthony Alaimo, is a writer, story editor, and producer. They all knew their jobs. After she played Lwaxana on TNG, she commented, "Lwaxana is sort of the Auntie Mame of the galaxy. It was clear Weyoun was going to be a fan favorite when he showed up and was so quirky and fun to watch but Damar really surprised people I think. It was really hard for me. I didnt think that it would ever turn into what it has turned into, though. 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. A problem to deal with or solve to put up with. Oftentimes he takes the most convenient course and thats part of the ongoing friction between the two characters. When you get a film or television script you have to subconsciously know where the arc is for your character emotionally, psychologically and physically because you might be shooting the last scene first. Movies. [laughs]. It was pretty damn seamless and easy, wasnt it Case? That allowed them to bring me back. I think when I began playing Dukat their [the shows producers] objective was to have an aggressive, fairly one-dimensional Cardassian, explains Alaimo. They liked the way I looked in Quarks bar, so they made me an alcoholic for two years What you have to know is, all you have to do is give me and Jeffrey the ball, and we will run with it. One such individual is Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), who goes on to become Bajoran liaison to Starfleet and first officer aboard Deep Space Nine. 12/04/2011 at 06:46 AM. 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His last on screen acting appearance was on Deep Space Nine and his last voice acting credit was in 2010 for Family Guy, where he lent his voice to the Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers. Keep up with all the Star Trek interviews at TrekMovie.com. ", Terry Farrell exited her role as Jadzia Dax after her contract expired and was not renegotiated. Theyre in range sir, fire. Then the director came up to me as I was sitting there pretending to push buttons and he says to me, They have big plans for this character. I thought, dont tell me that, I have four pounds of rubber on my face. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Cast: Where Are They Now? The actor spent four years studying everything from ballet to voice technique to classical theatre with Jesuit priests at Milwaukees Marquette University. Youve done more than enough for me, so its quite OK that youre done with me. He is best known for his role as recurring villain Gul Dukat in the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Interviews with Tony Todd and Ronald D. Moore. Thanks! Morale is always different, but it seemed to be familiar too. So I come to the studio one day and get into my Brunt makeup and Marc is shooting a scene. Casey Biggs: Yeah, you always want to play the opposite. Jeffrey Combs: For Tiron, that was directed by Jonathan Frakes. Our heroes on the show never get to really be bad. From making empty threats to Captain Sisko and Garak to the veiled. Alaimo says he wanted Gul Dukat to have an affair with Kira because HE, the real person, had a crush on Nana. Once its on film its done. Cut back to Nana Visitor, in a separate interview, rolling her eyes in disgust at the prospect. As an actor you go, Wait, I have a daughter! You would have played it. Entertaining and informative stuff and great fun to read. Avery and I still have a strong connection. 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. Casey Biggs: Well, they were lovely to Jeff. I felt bad for Marc Alaimo after seeing the documentary. Marc Alaimo was born on May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. We all trust each other so well, we never know what is going to come out of our mouths on the stage. The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars, "AREA ACTOR FINDS BREAKOUT ROLE IN MAKEUP ON 'STAR TREK' SHOW. He also voiced the role in the video game Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Dominion Wars. Its crazy, I rewatched a portion of the documentary What We Left Behind a week ago and just so happen to watch Biggs and Combs parts in the doc. 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. Case and I are both peers, same age, went through theater training together. Chase Masterson took on the character of Dabo girl Leeta, a background character who slowly grew in importance as she enmeshed herself in life at Quark's bar. Love this charakters and actors. Were good. He found it was an easy decision to return to the role, but he did have reservations at first. He grew up on Deep Space Nine, and he still looks back fondly on his experience as a child actor on Star Trek. He can be evil, mean, charming, lovable, funny, vulnerable and, yes, even sexy. Marc Alaimo was born on the 5th of May, 1942. And I had starred in the very first dramatic IMAX film and it was about the Alamo [1988s Alamo: The Price of Freedom]. He said, "I took a bit of persuading My concern was that I wouldnt be able to do the movies I wanted to do. Did you ever talk to him about that? Jeffrey Combs: It was a role of a lifetime for Marc Alaimo. Alaimo said, "As an actor, of course, Ive played a lot of [criminals] and gangsters who did terrible things, but at this point in my life, I dont enjoy doing something that mean and despicable. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. 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. You have to adjust to that surrealness. Shimerman credits Jonathan Frakes with convincing him to take the role. Casey Biggs: Thats like with me. As noted above, photo copyright of Paramount Pictures, so please no unauthorized copying or duplicating of any kind. 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. When Rene Auberjonois started in the role of Odo, he was first drawn to the unsolved mystery of Odo's origins, but he later realized that he loved finding out more about his character as Odo's story unfolded. He's already in makeup and I can't see him as anything else. Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I think Dukat would love to seduce Kira, notes the actor. You also have to understand how the rest of the story is going to play out in order to get to this point and that can be a little disconcerting and sometimes even disappointing. On television he has guest-starred on such programs as The Six Million Dollar Man, The A-Team, Charlies Angels and Quantum Leap, while his feature film work includes roles in The Dead Pool, Tango & Cash, Total Recall and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. That is budget stuff right there. You never know whats going to happen when youre doing films or television. Towards the middle I think they started getting it. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. It wasnt part of our plan. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. Looking back at your histories on Deep Space Nine, you guys had this fun rivalry. I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. Jeffrey Combs: Thats really unusual. Sometimes youve got to run with your initial instinct, and in that case, it was a good one. He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. Ive had a pretty long career in a lot of different areas but Deep Space Nine has become this wonderful little feather in my cap and Im thankful for that. Sadly, the amount of money he could bring in was barely enough to survive. Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor, known for his villainous roles. They could have easily killed me off. Casey Biggs: They sort of lied to me about that. Indeed, almost all of them live lives that are likely solidly middle class, relative to the extremely high cost of living in the Los Angeles area. Marc Alaimo's birthstone is Emerald. Nana Visitor was excited to be cast as Major Kira, a strong, authoritative female lead character. For a while there, we thought it was our show, because we had taken over the station. Interview with Marc Alaimo. Marc Alaimo (2010) 02.jpg 576 720; 148 KB. Posted by: I hated every part that I had to play where I was chastising a husband or getting upset about the carpet. 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. Some actors got their breakthrough roles in Deep Space Nine, or they got to play a more complicated and authoritative character than most of their other roles allowed. I must tell you I loved doing the episode. They were constantly having me say things that annoyed the shit out of Casey, and vice versa. well, he was one of the rare men who was better looking in his Cardassian makeup. My teacher said to me, Stay after class. Jeffrey Combs: Case and I understand that to make a scene interesting or a character interesting, there always has to be some kind of conflict. Im sure at that point, too, for Rick Berman and those people, it was all or nothing. Its a gift. Of course, I did read the script and, of course, I did love it. Marc is the sweetest man in the world. Im proud of the series and the whole experience has been a very positive one for me.. I dont know about you Jeff, but on Enterprise I felt those guys were scared. CBS Marc Alaimo The man who portrayed Gul Dukat on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Marc Alaimo, was compelling in the role. I had met [Star Trek casting director] Junie Lowry-Johnson when I was working with her brother, director Dick Lowry, on a made-for-television movie called The Gambler, Part III - The Legend Continues. Though working on Deep Space Nine was a dream come true for many actors, others were happy to leave it behind. That was fun. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. They were personalities with understandable motivations. That makes it fantastic. Marc Alaimo (2).jpg 1,119 1,492; 902 KB. Main That is one of the delights of getting to play a character for seven years", Aron Eisenberg stepped into the role of the much younger Nog, not knowing he was going to be a recurring character. He worked at a motorbike factory to bring in money for his family. Before he captured hearts and became a household name, Alaimo, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had a hard childhood. All of these things came out in the character through the writing and in my way of playing him. Because Dukat cannot be morally upstanding like Sisko he doesnt get the respect from him that he believes he deserves, and that bothers the Cardassian.. 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. Most of his characters have been villains, like his infamous role in the Star Trek franchise. However, on Deep Space Nine, he was best known for the roles of Weyoun and Brunt, two roles he enjoyed for different reasons. The producers sort of resisted that, but they said, Yeah, sure. That started a recurrence with Brunt and then they came to me with Weyoun. Marc has over 30 years of investment banking, private equity, and operational experience. Alaimos costar Nana Visitor was convinced she did not like to work with Marc Alaimo. And they were constantly on the lookout for What can we use? Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. In Deep Space Nines sixth-season finale Tears of the Prophets, Gul Dukat uses newly acquired knowledge about the Bajoran sacred orbs and the Prophets to set off a series of events which will reverberate throughout the shows seventh and last season. Marc mentioned at a 2015 Star Trek convention that he would like to continue to act, however he is out of touch with the industry.. The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. Aliamo has had his fair share of Hollywood romances. I want to pass.' Jeffrey Combs: Oh the one time I was an understudy. Alaimo, Biggs, and Combs do Shakespeare performances together. I think they picked up on the fact that I was more versatile, perhaps, than they had at first thought. It just so happens that my friend Ren AuberjonoisI love him to death, to the ends of the Earth and beyonhe was getting ready to direct his very first episode, it was a Ferengi episode. I do keep saying Jeffrey Combs and Casey Biggs should be cast in the impending new Trek shows. We came in second and I got special mention because I was so out there as an actor, he chuckles. Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. Both these actors would be great in a recurring role. Marc Alaimo (Michael Anthony Alaimo) was born on 5 May, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, is an Actor. It was always kind of different, but at the same time familiar. A pinnacle performance. Firstly, what was it like drinking all that syrup? Things took hours, but they were all so deliberate and they knew their jobs and they made you feel secure. So, we kind of had a harmony there and understanding of how to work a scene and support each other. I totally understand.' Im pleasant! Well, I did a mime of a man being hanged. Again, this is why DS9 is held up in such regard today. 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. Jeffrey Combs: I do. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. I've been to a few conventions and the impression I got (albeit from the perspective of audience member) is that the Niners seemed to have gotten along quite well. Finally, my agent said, 'Why dont you at least read the script? He appeared as Gul Dukat for 33 episodes of the series. Glad you are here. Its like your first day of school and you dont know anybody, and for someone to come up like that really does release a lot of the anxiety. Marc Alaimo was born Micheal Joseph Alaimo on May 5, 1942. He explained, "I told them that Im very protective of Worf, he is who he is and he became very popular being this guy and Id want him to open up but I didnt want him being taken out of who he is so you dont recognize him after a couple of years, like hes laughing and joking and having a good time. During Star Trek: The Next Generation, he played the first Romulan, Commander Tebok, in the episode titled "The Neutral Zone" in 1988. Alaimo has appeared in some feature films including the 1984 science fiction movie The Last Starfighter (portraying the human guise of an alien assassin), the Leslie Nielsen film Naked Gun '"`UNIQ--templatestyles-0000000D-QINU`"'33+13: The Final Insult, Tango & Cash, and the 1988 film The Dead Pool. They allow me to take a lot of chances and do some really interesting things with Dukat, adds the actor. It was just amazing. Were they picking up on something you guys were developing on your own? Commander Sisko, Gul Macet, Junie Lowry-Johnson, Major Kira Nerys, Marc Alaimo, Nana Visitor, Romulan, Rumulan Commander Tebok, Science Fiction, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Starfleet, Terok Nor, The Dominion, The Federation, Tora Naprem, Tora Ziyal, TV. ", Colm Meaney got his start on The Next Generation before he was asked to continue the role of Miles O'Brien on Deep Space Nine, but it wasn't an easy choice for Meaney. He grew up on Deep Space Nine, and he still looks back fondly on his experience as a child actor on Star Trek. I cant think of a more three dimensional villain than Gal-Dukat in Trek history, the character had so many layers. The character has become a fan favorite and still holds reverence even all these years later, thanks to the impeccable performance from Alaimo. However, for others, Deep Space Nine betrayed their expectations, put them through discomfort and exhaustion, or forever tied them with a role from which they would rather distance themselves. ", 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.". I didnt realize that fate and synchronicity played a part here. Jeffrey Combs: We did have. Lilies expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor. 6. Never were just evil villians. Since then Ive had this sense that nothing is forever and that you cant count on anything, particularly in this business. Jeffrey Combs: Yeah, we are old pals. Though she worked her way through a variety of characters, she had a fondness for Lwaxana Troi, whom she portrayed on both The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. Alaimo and the Starland crew dined together after dark one night high atop the Sydney Tower skyscraper in its sumptuous 360 Bar & Dining space, a revolving restaurant. You are both playing antagonists on the show. I decided right away that he was a very pleasant fellow, very placid. Most recently, Marc was co-head of Investment Banking at Oppenheimer & Co, where he also formed the Software & Services team that executed over 120 financing and M&A transactions valued in excess of $15 billion. Jeffrey Combs: We had mutual friends in town. Cirroc Lofton started playing Jake Sisko when he was fourteen years old. I was there to tell you that your wife and your son had been killed. One thanksgiving, Visitor would invite Alaimo to her home for the holiday. In Emissary, Gul Dukat has abandoned the space station Terok Nor which had been used by the Cardassians to oversee their occupation of the planet Bajor. It was an amazing experience. Alaimo has been playing characters in television shows since 1971. Nobody could believe that Id actually done it. And I did a lot of those. I think more challenging was that the character whatever the character said is not what he meant. Casey Biggs: What was interesting is in the sixth season I was doing a play in New York and I took the part, but they didnt tell me I was written in for like thirteen episodes. Get this, I had auditioned, and we had been paired up. He is known for being a TV Actor. He also appeared in the 1990 film Total Recall. Major Kira makes him see sense, however, and offers to take care of Ziyal on Deep Space Nine. It was like playing a symphony for the 99th time. Louise Fletcher is a veteran actress famous for playing Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and she brought her talents to Deep Space Nine as Kai Winn. Siskos attempts to contact Deep Space Nine are thwarted by Dukat whose hallucinations are prodding him to kill the captain. He is an actor, known for Total Recall (1990), Tango & Cash (1989) and Star . He commented, "I have the great advantage of not looking like Quark and therefore, I have pretty much my anonymity. Sisko might be the best captain in Star Trek. So, I thought every episode I was doing might be my last episode. I thought he deserved a better response in the documentary than he received. Antican, Avery Brooks, Badar N'D'D, Bajor, Cardassian, Dick Lowry, Entertainment, Frederick LaRouque, Gul Dukat. Casey Biggs: Oh yeah, you arent even a good enough actor to drink that and pretend you like it. 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 Are there any other Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actors who adored or regretted their roles? The faade of goodwill, even though you know he will stab you in the back, is interesting. Weve stayed in touch throughout the years and his son and I are really good friends. I finally watched DS9 last year and I must say it was all it was hyped up to be(and maybe a bit more). She Played Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Its all going to be fine. In the sixth-season episode Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night Kira uses the Bajoran Orb of Time to travel back in time to witness Dukats relationship with her mother. 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