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Although he knew the Star Trek people were pleased with his work, Alaimo had no idea that it would lead to his recurring role on Deep Space Nine. They did a very good job with that, too. She Played Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Before he captured hearts and became a household name, Alaimo, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had a hard childhood. However, he felt the Deep Space Nine writers did not know what to do with the character. Oh, thats good. However, I eventually got to add to what they gave me in the scripts. Jeffrey Combs: [laughs] Exactly! He is known for his villainous roles. About the moment he was going to kill me, I said, Marc, its me. Marc may have a sense of humor some times, but you never know when it is going to be there. There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. Alaimo is a classically trained theatre actor, and performed as part of the Marquette University Players and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in the 1960s in everything from Shakespeare and the classics to world premiere productions. [both laugh] Thats why I am a better actor, I looked like I liked it, but it was terrible! Both of you started mid-series on Deep Space Nine. They allow me to take a lot of chances and do some really interesting things with Dukat, adds the actor. He was one of the first actors to test out the Ferengi makeup, and he helped the makeup artists tweak the process. The best thing to play is the reluctant hero. Im not quite sure whats on his mind when it comes to Kira. Casey, you mentioned playing a drunk. And they gave Damar a sense of humor. Both roles were so complex and layered and you got amazing arcs out of them. Casey Biggs: Yeah, you always want to play the opposite. The irony that both roles started so small like Damar (who literally had just one line when he appeared as Biggs said) to Weyoun dying in his first episode didnt even hint that both roles would be so pivotal to the entire show later. Dukat is already unpredictable. Of course, I did read the script and, of course, I did love it. And when I mention that, it seems to be something they want to do together. It was always kind of different, but at the same time familiar. It could be an awful script with a boring plot and either of these guys would make it shine somehow :). However, Dukat is an opportunist, so he plays both his good and bad sides to get exactly what he wants.. Interviews with Armin Shimerman and Chase Masterson. Shimerman credits Jonathan Frakes with convincing him to take the role. Fletcher remarked, "DS9 was one of the best memories of my working life, of my day-to-day working life. Remember Jeff, you were in that scene. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. ", He continued: "Certainly the fact you have a black man in a command position is very important. He also voiced the role in the video game Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Dominion Wars. He was also a member of various theatre companies in New York and touring companies across the country before making the move to Los Angeles in 1973. 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. 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. Well, thats Sisko, but Dukat doesnt have that sort of patience or moral discipline, I suppose, to try to always do the right thing. Jeffrey Combs: When I think of Enterprise, I think of the camaraderie I had with the cast. Casey Biggs: You know we have been doing this Rat Pack thing for about ten years. ", O'Reilly did express that Gowron's role in the show improved with time. I took so much from that. Thank you. Not sure if theyd be interested to get into the new and heavier prostheses. Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. He explained, "It was kind of wonderful for an actor to have a character that looks like that. Which Firefly Cast Member Had The Most Successful Career After The Show Ended? 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. Und du wirst weiterleben 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. 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. Jeffrey Combs: For Tiron, that was directed by Jonathan Frakes. They have a daughter. I was able to slowly make the character my own and I endowed him with a variety of different characteristics. He can be evil, mean, charming, lovable, funny, vulnerable and, yes, even sexy. A problem to deal with or solve to put up with. It was an amazing experience. 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). Weve stayed in touch throughout the years and his son and I are really good friends. Entertaining and informative stuff and great fun to read. Morale is always different, but it seemed to be familiar too. I think we can see now why Creation did that. 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. The faade of goodwill, even though you know he will stab you in the back, is interesting. He commented, "I have the great advantage of not looking like Quark and therefore, I have pretty much my anonymity. ", Marc Alaimo played the charismatic Gul Dukat, an antagonist who fans loved and Alaimo appreciated for his depth of character. 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. Avery and I still have a strong connection. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Credit where its due, this was thoroughly enjoyable. Maybe his persona is why they portrayed him the way they did. Ahhh the good old days when Star Trek characters had actual depth, personality and arcs even the baddies! Photo copyright of Paramount Pictures. From making empty threats to Captain Sisko and Garak to the veiled. After graduating Alaimo moved to New York City where he won the part of Virgil Paris on the daytime soap opera Another World - Somerset. You felt like you had an ally, and you did with Armin. Alaimo appeared as Gul Dukat for 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. It was pretty damn seamless and easy, wasnt it Case? Thats not for me. Yet it was all I wanted to do. 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. Gul Dukat was a recurring character that appeared in 33 episodes of that series. I decided right away that he was a very pleasant fellow, very placid. Im sure at that point, too, for Rick Berman and those people, it was all or nothing. Love this charakters and actors. 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. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. Jeffrey Combs and Casey Biggs at STLV (Photo: Wikicommons). And I did a lot of those. On occasion Gul Dukat will do something that will slightly mellow the majors opinion of him. I didnt even know this until much later on but they brought in someone else to do Gul Dukat. During a Q&A panel at the Star Trek Las Vegas Convention in 2015, Alaimo revealed he is still willing to work as an actor but was out of touch with the industry and had no agency representing him at that time. Casey Biggs: And the funny part was before that episode I didnt even know I had a wife or son. I've been to four or five of them over the years here and there; they're like carousel rides with food & beverage service. 14 October 1997: Episode focus: "Bar Association". While he is most well known for his villainous roles, including his recurring character Gul Dukat on the hit television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, he has had an extensive film and television career. I decide to mess with him and on a break, I come up to him at the craft table in my Ferengi makeup and say, [funny voice] Mr Alaimo, I am such a big fan of yours! He is trying to talk to Ira, who knew I was going to do this. As the franchises favorite villain, it is exciting to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the show came to life, as well as the actors reminiscing about their time on the show. Jeffrey Combs: Thats really unusual. A pinnacle performance. Main 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. hes whacked not in a bad way. Jeffrey Combs: Bribery works! There you go. Movies. So is there someone else with specefic knowledge of theatre who wants to make an interview with Mr. Alaimo with further details about that subject? TrekMovie.com is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp. or the Star Trek franchise. 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. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It took me a long while to realize that I was a part of the show.". Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. So, perhaps something meaty, where their characters can interact occasionally, but light on the prostheses would work. I loved the time that I spent with those people and my time with Avery [Brooks], and that still resonates to this day. he was never a handsome man. 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. ", Terry Farrell exited her role as Jadzia Dax after her contract expired and was not renegotiated. Damar was a hell of a character. That to me is far more frightening than someone who is scowling and intimidating and in your face because it is much more insidious. 6. He went on, "They never stopped amazing me. Finally, my agent said, 'Why dont you at least read the script? He is an actor, known for Total Recall (1990), Tango & Cash (1989) and Star . On The Next Generation I never felt that I was part of the family, he says. First of all, it is called typecasting. And second of all, he loved that shit. My teacher said to me, Stay after class. She would have been in her mid-30s when the show began, and he would have been in his early 50s. 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. But I was around really talented people who were the best at what they do.". Media in category "Marc Alaimo" The following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. When he was not cast for Quark, he thought the opportunity had passed until he got a call asking him to guest star. Just make sure the roles are substantial and the writing & dialogue are excellent. I spent a day seriously considering whether I wanted to get involved with this, because there probably will be some damage to my skin because of it." We all trust each other so well, we never know what is going to come out of our mouths on the stage. They were personalities with understandable motivations. And I had no idea how many episodes I would do at any given time. Marc Alaimo (2010).jpg 576 720; 269 KB. 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. Visitor realized that she actually hated Dukat and not Aliamo! I want to talk to you, so I did. All the other teachers were saying, What are you doing? He commented, "When I read the pilot script, it was the presentation of a man dealing with loss and raising a son, and how he handled those situations, that really got my attention. As a result, Aliamo finished school with outstanding marks and was even the school president! Marc Alaimo is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ", Armin Shimerman's portrayal of Quark provided most of the light-heartedness and comedy in Deep Space Nine, but Shimerman is glad he cannot always be attached to the character. The actor spent four years studying everything from ballet to voice technique to classical theatre with Jesuit priests at Milwaukees Marquette University. Did you ever talk to him about that? Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I always sat very forward in my couch when he was on the screen expecting something special to happen(and boy it did most of the time!). In this story Sisko is injured when a shuttle carrying him and Dukat crash-lands on a deserted planet. Gul Dukat Rules: Marc Alaimo adds humanity to his Cardassian antagonist Always Young Indy: At last, Sean Patrick Flanery recalls his adventures past Addeddate 2014-04-30 18:17:18 Identifier starlog_magazine-255 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t1jh6601f Ocr ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Ppi 300 Scanner Youve done more than enough for me, so its quite OK that youre done with me. I was a little reluctant. Marc Alaimo (2).jpg 1,119 1,492; 902 KB. What episode were you in? I think when I began playing Dukat their [the shows producers] objective was to have an aggressive, fairly one-dimensional Cardassian, explains Alaimo. I think if you start stepping into the feature world in Star Trek you become known to a wider audience as that and it becomes limiting.". 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. Lilies expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor. For the next 15 years Alaimo appeared in virtually every episodic police and action show, usually as a heavy who is taken down before the final act. He is reunited with his half-Bajoran, half-Cardassian daughter Tora Ziyal, born of his love affair with Tora Naprem, whom he met and fell in love with during the occupation. Nice to hear that Hans Beimler created Damar, since his namesake/grandfather was also a famous resistance fighter. Thats why I was an actor. They could have easily killed me off. I went in, though, did the audition and got the part and Dukats been a marvelous extension for me as an actor.. Hans Beimler is the one that supposedly created my character and he said it just getting bigger and bigger because they were taking stuff. When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. 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 want to talk to you, so I did. Casey Biggs: Thats because nobody can afford me. He is described as fun to watch and effortlessly evil in the most charismatic way. 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. I know that when Manny came on as show and became showrunner in the fourth and last season the tone of the show and the number of episodes I was in upticked for sure. He appeared on the television series The Incredible Hulk starring Bill Bixby. That is a really terrific piece. The thing I love about Dukat is that you never know what hes going to do next. I thought when he killed Gul Dukats daughter the character wasnt going to last much longer or stay in evil henchman role from that point on. Jeffrey Combs: Yeah, we are old pals. Let us know in the comment section! Jeffrey Combs: I think Casey would agree with me when I say it is kind of like you are on the Ford assembly line putting cars together. That had been a path that had been trodden down and all you have to do follow along Armin [Shimerman] and Max [Grodnchiks] footsteps. Case and I are both peers, same age, went through theater training together. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Cast: Where Are They Now? 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. Here are 6 Actors Who Regretted Being On Deep Space Nine (And 14 Who Adored It). Working in film can often be incoherent. Dukat has a wonderful entrance in that episode, says Alaimo. Jeffrey Combs: Did we work together? Antican, Avery Brooks, Badar N'D'D, Bajor, Cardassian, Dick Lowry, Entertainment, Frederick LaRouque, Gul Dukat. While the primary filming took place in 1983, it took 37 years to finish and release "Grizzly II: Revenge." Though working on Deep Space Nine was a dream come true for many actors, others were happy to leave it behind. 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. Posted by: Jeffrey Combs: First of all, I would like to say right off the top, I dont usually share my time with interviews with anybody. Free Online Library", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marc_Alaimo&oldid=1130819280, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "The Record Ride for the Pony Express", Episode: "Mr. & Mrs. and the Bandstand Mystery", John Scalesi / Gillette / Barbarosa / Officer Baker, Episode: "Mystery of the Solid Gold Kicker", Episode: "Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show Spectacular", Episode: "One of the Girls from Accounting", Episode: "Fear and Loathing with Russell Buckins", Frederick LaRouque / Gul Macet / Cmdr. Because of this there was never a real bond set up between the actress and myself, so the relationship we had was always sort of subjective. I think she just turns him on, you know, and Nana Visitor, certainly, is behind that. Oftentimes he takes the most convenient course and thats part of the ongoing friction between the two characters. Much as Im keen to see new and diverse actors in Trek, both these actors have shown that they could make creative contributions. However, in the theatre if something suddenly hits you after the curtain comes down you can still say to yourself, Hey, I think Ill try that tomorrow night, and it can change everything. Stories like that are usually reserved for the regulars and I was flattered that they wrote it for me. Looking back at your histories on Deep Space Nine, you guys had this fun rivalry. With my situation, Damar was Dukats right hand. I ended up playing four different roles, which at the time was very unusual because they didnt like to use the same actors over and over again. I had never been on stage before. Lets do this one thing. Besides his work in Sacrifice of Angels and the aforementioned Indiscretion Alaimo is particularly pleased with his performance in the sixth-season episode Waltz. Top quality article here Trekmovie. Alaimo, Biggs, and Combs do Shakespeare performances together. 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. They said, Weve got this great character, would you do it? And I really didnt want to get into makeup and stuff, and they said, No, it is going to be a whole new character and a new race. I had one episode and they were done with itI was thinking it was great, they were bringing in a new race and I was going to be a foil for [Captain Archer]. 12/04/2011 at 06:46 AM. 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. Trekmovie mods, thank you for this interview. As a teenager he was very withdrawn and kept his emotions bottled up, a result of abuse he suffered as a child. When she saw him in makeup, she did not want to be around him and related the actor himself to the characteristics of Dukat. The actor spent four years studying everything from ballet to voice technique to classical theatre with Jesuit priests at Milwaukees Marquette University. The moment I walked in the room I had the job, but I didnt know that. He would later divorce Karla and remarry a woman named Lorie Bollinger in August 2010. Our speech teacher wanted us to depict any action but to do it as a mime, he recalls. CBS Marc Alaimo The man who portrayed Gul Dukat on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Marc Alaimo, was compelling in the role. However, an exciting filmography event took place in 2020. 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. Or something else? I think they picked up on the fact that I was more versatile, perhaps, than they had at first thought. Marc Alaimo is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. They were all off on some shuttle. They were constantly having me say things that annoyed the shit out of Casey, and vice versa. But Marc was very good at it. I remember Shran from Enterprise. Again, this is why DS9 is held up in such regard today. 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 and its various marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. 2023 CBS Studios Inc./Paramount Pictures Corp. 2006-2023 SciFanatic Network | Legal/Privacy Info, Copyright 2023 | MH Newsdesk by MH Themes, Watch Picard And Riker Reverse Their Classic Roles In Star Trek: Picard Episode 303 Clip, J.J. Abrams Talks Compelling Story For Star Trek 4; Chris Pine Expresses Frustration Over Wait, The Future Of Star Trek TV Remains Unclear As Paramount Announces Streaming Spending Cuts, Jonathan Frakes And Patrick Stewart Talk Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Finale And Spinoff Hopes, Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Coming To DVD & Blu-ray In April. Combs, Biggs and Max Grodnchik in a Rat Pack performance at STLV (Photo: Star Trek Rat Pack Unofficial Fan Account). Though she did not know much about Star Trek going into her role, she found it a rewarding experience. Its the one that got away. It is said that even their home had no furnishings. It was just amazing. Dukat eventually joins forces with the Dominion to fight against the Federation but the war ends up costing him more than he bargains for. His task is made no easier by Dukat, who reappears every now and then to upset things. 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. It was amazing the turnaround they gave him that I doubt anybody saw coming. Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? It was just a great role. He is known for being a TV Actor. Casey Biggs: I would say the big difference between the two of them I was on, for DS9 they were all renegades. He worked at a motorbike factory to bring in money for his family. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . After high school, Alaimo attended Marquette University and was a member of the Marquette University Players and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater during the 1960s. One thanksgiving, Visitor would invite Alaimo to her home for the holiday. His son from his first marriage, Micheal Anthony Alaimo, is a writer, story editor, and producer. ", 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 explained, "They said I was going to be playing a singer and I said, 'No, thats too much on the nose. Without these little happy accidents, we wouldnt be talking at all. But as personalities Brooks as well as Bakula impressed me most of all the Star Trel leads. Shes a much more fun character, and I can play her forever, because Im at an age where thats totally believable. In 2010 he voiced The Dean in the Family Guy episode "The Splendid Source". He guest-starred in a Family Guy episode in which he played "The Dean". So, he cast me. Early Life, Bio, And Education Of Marc Alaimo. With roles in feature films including The Last Starfighter, Naked Gun, The Final Insult, Tango & Cash, Total Recall and the 1988 film, The Dead Pool. ", Avery Brooks took command of Deep Space Nine as Captain Sisko, a landmark role he still expressed his pride in. This weekend, Star Trek: Deep Space Nineactor Casey Biggs (Damar) will join actor Jeffrey Combs (DS9: Weyoun and Brunt, ENT: Shran, in addition to other Trek roles) in Creation Entertainments Virtual Fan Experience, doing a live panel and Q&A. Alexander Siddig had a rough time playing Julian Bashir, especially when the writers made Dr. Bashir genetically enhanced. Major Kira was like Disneyland for an actor. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you read the script you may love it.' So, we kind of had a harmony there and understanding of how to work a scene and support each other. This was when she learned that he was very sweet, funny, and charming. Marc Alaimo (2010) 02.jpg 576 720; 148 KB. 13 September 1997: Episode focus: "Sons of Mogh". 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