Aliamo is a part of the Deep Space Nine documentary "What We Left Behind." 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. James Darren passed on the role of holographic singer Vic Fontaine more than once, but he found that the role was much more than he first expected. They have a daughter. The weird part is you walk onto a soundstage and you worked on that soundstage for many episodes and it is now all gone, but it is all new. Goddammit, I got to, I dont wanna, but I have do it. Gul Dukat was a recurring character that appeared in 33 episodes of that series. Lets do this one thing. Did you study Marc Alaimos performance, did you try to differentiate yourself as a different kind of Cardassian? 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. 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. They called Ira in to say, How can we fix it? And Ira being Ira said they had to change everything. Even with so many other notable performances, Aliamo found his stride and fame when he began working with the infamous television franchise of Star Trek. She is a very attractive woman so its easy to play those scenes where he comes on to her.. She related, "It was great because they had little introduction scenes for me with everybody because theyre re-meeting me again. 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. His son from his first marriage, Micheal Anthony Alaimo, is a writer, story editor, and producer. 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. In many aspects, it was very familiar. You cant go back and reshoot it. Alaimo has been playing characters in television shows since 1971. When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. It was one of the most enjoyable roles for me to have played. He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. We were the dark horse of the series, so they can do whatever they wanted. Casey, you mentioned how you were introduced as Dukats right hand. Both of you started mid-series on Deep Space Nine. Avery and I still have a strong connection. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And they were constantly on the lookout for What can we use? That was great. I dont know what kind of lover he would make, though. 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. 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. During his run on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, he would become one of the franchises favorite villains. Casey Biggs: No, I thought I was literally just one episode. Bless whoever said, We can clone him.. He married Lorie Bollinger on August 20, 2010. More from Nick, Star Trek Actor Reveals His Humiliating Experience Working With The Seinfeld Actors. I was there to tell you that your wife and your son had been killed. Alaimos costar Nana Visitor was convinced she did not like to work with Marc Alaimo. She Played Nadia In American Pie. well, he was one of the rare men who was better looking in his Cardassian makeup. Thats why I was an actor. By: Anthony Pascale Firstly, what was it like drinking all that syrup? Marc Alaimo is significantly older than Nana Visitor, and let's be honest here. Majel Barrett has weaved in and out of Star Trek history as the voice of the computer, Nurse Chapel, Number One, Lwaxana Troi, and Gene Roddenberry's real-life wife. It was marvelous. Finally, my agent said, 'Why dont you at least read the script? A pinnacle performance. Theyre all such pros, so it was a thrill to work with such great character actors, veteran actors, you know? It turned out that he was an incredible friend of mine but didnt work out, so they called me in. I dunno but Brooks had a tendency to overact at times. Alaimo also appears in the documentary What We Left Behind. Youve done more than enough for me, so its quite OK that youre done with me. Vic Fontaine was like what can I say? ", 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 said, "I took a bit of persuading My concern was that I wouldnt be able to do the movies I wanted to do. I passed three times. 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. 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.". They do sort of pull those things on you. ", Jeffrey Combs has played five different characters on Star Trek, including Enterprise's Ambassador Shran. He also appeared in the 1990 film Total Recall. He guest-starred in a Family Guy episode in which he played "The Dean". In the fourth-season episode, The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. As a result, Aliamo finished school with outstanding marks and was even the school president! ", Nicole de Boer came into the series late as Ezri Dax to replace Terry Farrell's Jadzia Dax. He can be evil, mean, charming, lovable, funny, vulnerable and, yes, even sexy. Credit where its due, this was thoroughly enjoyable. I had an acting teacher and he would say, There is nothing more interesting than playing the opposite.. It was an amazing experience. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born May 5, 1942 Add to list Awards 1 nomination Photos 20 Known for Total Recall 7.5 Everett 1990 Tango & Cash 6.4 Lopez 1989 In fact, several actors had significant issues with how their time on Deep Space Nine worked out. 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. I didnt think that it would ever turn into what it has turned into, though. 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. I totally understand.' Casey, you mentioned playing a drunk. Its a gift. He remembered, "I thought it was a one-time thing. So when that thing came along about enhancing me, I felt they were really trying cynically to make me more like Data and I felt betrayed. 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. Casey Biggs: Yeah, you always want to play the opposite. 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. I get to express so many different aspects of myself in him that I dont always get a chance to do in real life. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. I dont know about you Jeff, but on Enterprise I felt those guys were scared. However, I eventually got to add to what they gave me in the scripts. I also felt bad, once again, for Terry Ferrell. As a teenager he was very withdrawn and kept his emotions bottled up, a result of abuse he suffered as a child. And they didnt. I think hes the most exciting character on the programsimply because the writers can take him in so many different directions. In 1993, Alaimo began playing Cardassian character Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Im sure at that point, too, for Rick Berman and those people, it was all or nothing. I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. Marc Alaimo is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 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. They gave me such great stuff that I never really felt I wasnt challenged, nor did I ever feel that they were dropping the ball on the character. Auberjonois said, "I loved the fact that when we got a script one that focused on Odo and his world Id learn something new that I didnt know about the character. Alexander Siddig had a rough time playing Julian Bashir, especially when the writers made Dr. Bashir genetically enhanced. Alaimo says he wanted Gul Dukat to have an affair with Kira because HE, the real person, had a crush on Nana. Wherever he is his presence dominates and he just sort of takes over the proceedings and thats exactly what happens during his first meeting with Sisko in his [Dukats former and Siskos current] office. 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.. It is the characters unpredictability that makes portraying him such a treat for actor Marc Alaimo. They could have easily killed me off. Later, he would become a member of various theatre companies in New York and touring theater companies before eventually taking the leap to move to Los Angeles in 1973. However, not every Deep Space Nine actor was enamored with their part on the show. I think she just turns him on, you know, and Nana Visitor, certainly, is behind that. 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. Sometimes youve got to run with your initial instinct, and in that case, it was a good one. Star Trek: Deep Space Nineactor Casey Biggs (Damar) will join actor Jeffrey Combs (DS9: Weyoun and Brunt, ENT: Shran, and more Trek roles) are featured in this weekends Creation Entertainment Virtual Fan Experience, doing a live panel and Q&A. Just make sure the roles are substantial and the writing & dialogue are excellent. And I did a lot of those. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. However, an exciting filmography event took place in 2020. Youll be in your car on the way home and suddenly the key to the scene presents itself, but its usually too late. Marc defined it. Compared to their higher-profile costars like Patrick Stewart or Jonathan Frakes, who have made millions and managed to hold onto them these five former Star Trek actors are surprisingly poor. 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. Which Firefly Cast Member Had The Most Successful Career After The Show Ended? 10 Star Trek Actors Whose First Appearances You've Totally Forgotten. Thats just wonderful fodder. How are you going to spark this chemistry without being together? Shimerman went on to play Quark, the Ferengi bartender in " Star Trek: Deep Space. He remembered, "The studio tried to fire me every year for the first three years. Once the curtain goes up youre on and, except for intermission, you carry on until you are done telling the story. For example, Combs as the Federations Secretary of State or POTUFPs Chief of Staff; Biggs as a Starfleet captain or admiral, or the head of Starfleet Intelligence. 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. They were supremely professional. 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. I like Dukat, proclaims the actor. Of course, I did read the script and, of course, I did love it. This is a group dedicated to the great actor Mr Marc Alaimo, his fantastic career and, in particular, one of his best roles - that of Gul Dukat (Deep Space 9). Visitor said, "When I read the script, I thought, Thats a mans role. I must tell you I loved doing the episode. Since Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Aliamo has not had many acting credits. He has appeared, mostly as villains, in shows such as The Doctors, Kojak, Gunsmoke, Baretta, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Starsky & Hutch, Knight Rider, Quincy, The Greatest American Hero, The Incredible Hulk, Quantum Leap, Family Guy, Walker, Texas Ranger, Wonder Woman, The Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, Barnaby Jones, and The A-Team. Marc Alaimo (2010).jpg 576 720; 269 KB. Posted by: He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. Major Kira was like Disneyland for an actor. A pinnacle performance. He is known for being a TV Actor. In the sixth-season episode, On occasion Gul Dukat will do something that will slightly mellow the majors opinion of him. Adored: Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko) Cirroc Lofton started playing Jake Sisko when he was fourteen years old. He went on, "They never stopped amazing me. 12/04/2011 at 06:46 AM. At the time it was just another job. Casey Biggs: And the funny part was before that episode I didnt even know I had a wife or son. Training-wise, you always look at the opposite. When she saw him in makeup, she did not want to be around him and related the actor himself to the characteristics of Dukat. See Nana Visitor, She Played 'Ezri Dax' on Stark Trek: Deep Space Nine. Dukat really was one of the most defining characters of the series, especially early on. He appeared as Gul Dukat for 33 episodes of the series. But as personalities Brooks as well as Bakula impressed me most of all the Star Trel leads. They scaled back his makeup at his request, and they also took his feelings about Worf into account. Well, you guys have been paired up for a virtual event this weekend. Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor, known for his villainous roles. 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. So, perhaps something meaty, where their characters can interact occasionally, but light on the prostheses would work. They kind of cleared the brush away. Both these actors would be great in a recurring role. Dukat has a wonderful entrance in that episode, says Alaimo. Jeffrey Combs: It was a role of a lifetime for Marc Alaimo. 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. I finally watched DS9 last year and I must say it was all it was hyped up to be(and maybe a bit more). 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. Siskos attempts to contact Deep Space Nine are thwarted by Dukat whose hallucinations are prodding him to kill the captain. Because they hadnt figured out their formula yet. Four years later the Cardassian is forced to put on his best diplomatic smile and fight alongside Sisko when the Starfleet officer rescues him and key members of Cardassias government from the Klingons. Keep up with all the Star Trek interviews at TrekMovie.com. 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. Ira told me he went home and told his wife, You are not going to believe who came in today! It was like playing a symphony for the 99th time. Thank you. Were you trying to play it as the guy we love to hate, or more of the proverbial villain who thinks he is the hero of the story? The panel is on Sunday, June 7 at 1 pm ET. It is however known that his television roles and interest in acting spewed up only after he was 30 years of age starting from 1972. After graduating Alaimo moved to New York City where he won the part of Virgil Paris on the daytime soap opera Another World - Somerset. Jeffrey Combs: Did we work together? Lilies expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor. That makes it fantastic. So, how would you guys contrast the atmosphere on the set between DS9 and the other Trek shows? Casey Biggs: With me, Ira Behr, the executive producer, he was obsessed with the Alamo. His task is made no easier by Dukat, who reappears every now and then to upset things. 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. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old? Or something else? While the fans had mixed reactions about her character, de Boer had a great time joining the cast. Casey Biggs: Tell the story about when you went up to Alaimo when you were Brunt. Tebok / Badar N'D'D, Dean of the Secret Order of Dirty Joke Writers, This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 03:23. Sci-Fi Blast From The Past - A Martinez (Profiler) | "He pointed out the advantages to doing this show -- mostly a steady paycheck.". Although this next year will probably be Dukats swan song, Alaimo cannot wait to get back to wreaking havoc on Sisko and company one last time. Michael Dorn had already played Worf for years on Star Trek: The Next Generation when he was asked to join the cast of Deep Space Nine. Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. 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. I don't banter very much with Marc. They did. What episode were you in? 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. But Marc was very good at it. 6. It is said that even their home had no furnishings. I thought he deserved a better response in the documentary than he received. 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. Many believed he was even designed for jail. The only thing I could watch about Cardassians was a couple of episodes of Next Generation, in which Marc Alaimo and David Warner played Cardassians, and that was somewhat helpful, but not really . Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. It was always kind of different, but at the same time familiar. Nana Visitor was excited to be cast as Major Kira, a strong, authoritative female lead character. Casey Biggs: Yeah. In 2010 he voiced The Dean in the Family Guy episode "The Splendid Source". Casey Biggs: Did you know him before that? I would like to continue to do that." ", Avery Brooks took command of Deep Space Nine as Captain Sisko, a landmark role he still expressed his pride in. Jeffrey Combs: We did have. He commented, "I have the great advantage of not looking like Quark and therefore, I have pretty much my anonymity. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. Casey Biggs: Oh yeah, you arent even a good enough actor to drink that and pretend you like it. Im proud of the series and the whole experience has been a very positive one for me.. Casey Biggs: I could have played scenes differently. 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. It wasnt part of our plan. Casey Biggs: I would say the big difference between the two of them I was on, for DS9 they were all renegades. Alaimo appeared as Gul Dukat for 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. Nice to hear that Hans Beimler created Damar, since his namesake/grandfather was also a famous resistance fighter. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Alaimos nothing but trouble. Well, it turned out great. Things took hours, but they were all so deliberate and they knew their jobs and they made you feel secure. [Interview] William Shatner: Criticism from TOS cast is from people "Bitter and Embittered" - slams George Takei for 'Blackening My Name': "a handful of day players . . You can bid atauctions.creation.com. Marc Alaimo's Professional Career 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. He's delightful, but when he's on the set, he is Dukat. I do keep saying Jeffrey Combs and Casey Biggs should be cast in the impending new Trek shows. You have nothing to worry about! There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. Casey Biggs as Damar with Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat, Both of you played on multiple Star Trek shows. 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. And both of you were on Enterprise. I didnt realize that fate and synchronicity played a part here. The Vorta are genetically altered to be the most sublime and friendly liaisons, diplomats, and easy-going. Jeffrey Combs: For Tiron, that was directed by Jonathan Frakes. Case and I are both peers, same age, went through theater training together. He grew up on Deep Space Nine, and he still looks back fondly on his experience as a child actor on Star Trek. He's already in makeup and I can't see him as anything else. After high school, Alaimo attended Marquette University and was a member of the Marquette University Players and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater during the 1960s. 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. Und du wirst weiterleben Trekmovie mods, thank you for this interview. Jeffrey Combs: I never talked to him about that. Since then Ive had this sense that nothing is forever and that you cant count on anything, particularly in this business. If you read the script you may love it.' Let us know in the comment section! We all trust each other so well, we never know what is going to come out of our mouths on the stage. As noted above, photo copyright of Paramount Pictures, so please no unauthorized copying or duplicating of any kind. Top quality article here Trekmovie. 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. Our heroes on the show never get to really be bad. Besides the fact that you get paid more, a lot more people recognize you from your work in films and on television. And another great interview Trekmovie! Damar has a drink of kanar while Weyoun looks on in Strange Bedfellows. Remember Jeff, you were in that scene. Casey Biggs: We just have great chemistry, dont we Jeff? Jeffrey Combs: Oh, we dont have a problem with that. 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. Marc Alaimo (born 5 May 1942; age 80) is the actor who played Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. And when I mention that, it seems to be something they want to do together. Marc Alaimo tells the story how Avery Brooks punched him into the hospital during filming the DS9 finale. That allowed them to bring me back. [laughs]. Photo copyright of Paramount Pictures. It means they like and respect my work and that makes a huge difference.. 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. 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]. Again, this is why DS9 is held up in such regard today. Much as Im keen to see new and diverse actors in Trek, both these actors have shown that they could make creative contributions. Jeffrey Combs: When I think of Enterprise, I think of the camaraderie I had with the cast. Movies. Links to the full interviews:Fan Expo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OUKG6nmytAScifinewsDE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRffeVUNFBA Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. You have nothing to worry about. I went in, though, did the audition and got the part and Dukats been a marvelous extension for me as an actor.. He was also featured in the 2006 video game Call of Juarez, and its 2009 prequel Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, both times as the voice of the gunslinging Ray McCall. All the other teachers were saying, What are you doing? The character has become a fan favorite and still holds reverence even all these years later, thanks to the impeccable performance from Alaimo. Casey Biggs: Thats because nobody can afford me. You can meet the most powerful people in the world and theyve got those same qualities somewhere inside of them where their own children can melt their hearts.. Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? 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. Menu. So they began writing these wonderful situations for Dukat where he could be seen as being sensitive or irrational or intellectual. 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. Career [ edit] 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. 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