Shimerman credits Jonathan Frakes with convincing him to take the role. Besides his work in Sacrifice of Angels and the aforementioned Indiscretion Alaimo is particularly pleased with his performance in the sixth-season episode Waltz. It had such a system in place. 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. So they began writing these wonderful situations for Dukat where he could be seen as being sensitive or irrational or intellectual. Casey Biggs: I would say the big difference between the two of them I was on, for DS9 they were all renegades. They were personalities with understandable motivations. Marc is the sweetest man in the world. Lilies expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor. I would like to continue to do that." So, we knew not only how to play our own, but react to what the other is doing. They have been genetically altered to be that. It was like playing a symphony for the 99th time. He remembered, "The studio tried to fire me every year for the first three years. Jeffrey Combs: For me, I looked at it this way. 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). Or something else? 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. So I know he was appreciating what I was doing. What happened when we came together, we just worked really well off each other. We know how to block it. [both laugh]. So, we kind of had a harmony there and understanding of how to work a scene and support each other. 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. Cut back to Nana Visitor, in a separate interview, rolling her eyes in disgust at the prospect. ", Marc Alaimo played the charismatic Gul Dukat, an antagonist who fans loved and Alaimo appreciated for his depth of character. That was great. Thats good music, lets play more of that.. 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. "He pointed out the advantages to doing this show -- mostly a steady paycheck.". One thanksgiving, Visitor would invite Alaimo to her home for the holiday. Sadly, Dukat can not afford to damage his reputation by returning home with Ziyal so he contemplates killing her. I think my best performances are generally in the theatre because there is a beginning, a middle and an end, says Alaimo. Fletcher remarked, "DS9 was one of the best memories of my working life, of my day-to-day working life. That makes it fantastic. It was marvelous. He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. Jeffrey Combs: Did we work together? Top quality article here Trekmovie. Oh, thats good. He remembered, "I thought it was a one-time thing. Jeffrey Combs as Shran in Star Trek: Enterprise. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Casey Biggs: We just have great chemistry, dont we Jeff? I think they picked up on the fact that I was more versatile, perhaps, than they had at first thought. 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? 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. Some of his favorite subjects include sci-fi, history, and obscure facts about 90's television. If you read the script you may love it.' The thing I love about Dukat is that you never know what hes going to do next. The best thing to play is the reluctant hero. The panel is on Sunday, June 7 at 1 pm ET. We all trust each other so well, we never know what is going to come out of our mouths on the stage. Interview with Marc Alaimo. 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. He remembered, "They told me nothing! 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. Remember Jeff, you were in that scene. I get to express so many different aspects of myself in him that I dont always get a chance to do in real life. 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. I was a little reluctant. Towards the middle I think they started getting it. I dont know about you Jeff, but on Enterprise I felt those guys were scared. Morale is always different, but it seemed to be familiar too. While the primary filming took place in 1983, it took 37 years to finish and release "Grizzly II: Revenge." Marc Alaimo was born Micheal Joseph Alaimo on May 5, 1942. I want to talk to you, so I did. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. 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. ". 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. 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. Movies. Nobody could believe that Id actually done it. I had never been on stage before. 7. It took me a long while to realize that I was a part of the show.". The actor spent four years studying everything from ballet to voice technique to classical theatre with Jesuit priests at Milwaukees Marquette University. She later stated that she did not regret leaving the show, explaining, "I was tired of waking up at four in the morning. ", Robert O'Reilly began his role of Chancellor Gowron on The Next Generation, but he was asked to continue it on Deep Space Nine. While working on the series he appeared in the film "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult." Highest rated movies Youve done more than enough for me, so its quite OK that youre done with me. Visitor realized that she actually hated Dukat and not Aliamo! Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor, known for his villainous roles. ", The anonymity of makeup had its price, however. As a teenager he was very withdrawn and kept his emotions bottled up, a result of abuse he suffered as a child. 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. Jeffrey Combs: When I think of Enterprise, I think of the camaraderie I had with the cast. Menu. If any role came up, they gave it to him. See Nicole de. Thats just wonderful fodder. They were all off on some shuttle. 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. But I was around really talented people who were the best at what they do.". In 1993, Alaimo began playing Cardassian character Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 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. Here are 6 Actors Who Regretted Being On Deep Space Nine (And 14 Who Adored It). There you go. He said, I want you to read this play. You should have quit. in uns und unserm Streben I also felt bad, once again, for Terry Ferrell. Vic Fontaine was like what can I say? Casey Biggs: Well the funny thing was, in my first appearance I had five words. Casey, you mentioned playing a drunk. Sometimes youve got to run with your initial instinct, and in that case, it was a good one. Jeffrey Combs: We had mutual friends in town. Marc has over 30 years of investment banking, private equity, and operational experience. Marc Alaimo is significantly older than Nana Visitor, and let's be honest here. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. If you do that you have to know how you got there before you do it. While almost every actor on Deep Space Nine discusses the good time they had creating the show, a few actors had significant grievances that made them glad they could leave the show behind them and move on to other work. She explained, "If playing Leeta did anything that impacts my current career, its that Im attracted to playing characters who are much darker, earthier, deeper than she was allowed to show. He has the distinction of two firsts on Star Trek: TNG, playing the first Romulan, Commander Tebok, in the 1988 episode "The Neutral Zone", and the first Cardassian (in any Star Trek series), Gul Macet, in the 1991 episode, "The Wounded". 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. Were they picking up on something you guys were developing on your own? Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? Casey Biggs: Yeah, you always want to play the opposite. The character has become a fan favorite and still holds reverence even all these years later, thanks to the impeccable performance from Alaimo. 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. 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.. That had been a path that had been trodden down and all you have to do follow along Armin [Shimerman] and Max [Grodnchiks] footsteps. 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. And both of you were on Enterprise. Of course, I did read the script and, of course, I did love it. Before landing in the role of Dukat, Alaimo played several other characters in Star Trek. I did the whole thing of walking up the scaffold, seeing the rope, having it put around my neck and actually letting go and dying. By the time I finished and got up off the floor the girls were crying and the guys were stunned because they couldnt believe what I had done. On The Next Generation I never felt that I was part of the family, he says. You are both playing antagonists on the show. 12/04/2011 at 06:46 AM. I dont know what to do about it. Thats why I was an actor. In addition to his vivid stage acting career, Alaimo has been acting in television shows since 1971. 10. 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. The writers were putting you two together all the time. 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. 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 . There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. Never ever did I think Id be back for almost every episode the first three seasons or so, I thought, 'Well, nice, they gave me another one. However, it is not just fans who despise this "love to hate" character. Entertaining and informative stuff and great fun to read. These two actors and longtime friends shared many scenes together on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; when TrekMovie had a chance to talk to them, their fun chemistry was on display right from the start. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . It was one of the most enjoyable roles for me to have played. In fact, several actors had significant issues with how their time on Deep Space Nine worked out. They knew that. 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. 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. That to me is far more frightening than someone who is scowling and intimidating and in your face because it is much more insidious. They could have easily killed me off. 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. I loved the time that I spent with those people and my time with Avery [Brooks], and that still resonates to this day. First of all, it is called typecasting. And second of all, he loved that shit. Tags: In today's Sci-Fi Blast From The Past, veteran stage and screen actor Marc Alaimo talks about playing the duplicitous Cardassian Gul Dukat in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Jeffrey Combs: The point is, they didnt know that. Oftentimes he takes the most convenient course and thats part of the ongoing friction between the two characters. Photo copyright of Paramount Pictures. 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. In many aspects, it was very familiar. Jeffrey Combs: Oh the one time I was an understudy. Though working on Deep Space Nine was a dream come true for many actors, others were happy to leave it behind. 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. 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. 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.". I totally understand.' Jeffrey Combs: In my very first episode he was the only one who came to me and said, Listen, welcome, any time you want to run lines, I dont care how many times, come find me. Marc Alaimo is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 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. Later he would play the first Cardassian, Gul Macet, in the episode titled "The Wounded" and a French-speaking poker player in the episode "Times Arrow" in 1991. Again, this is why DS9 is held up in such regard today. I was there to tell you that your wife and your son had been killed. Jeffrey Combs: [laughs] Exactly! Media in category "Marc Alaimo" The following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Fans love the unpredictability and temperament of Dukat. It means they like and respect my work and that makes a huge difference.. Casey Biggs: With me, Ira Behr, the executive producer, he was obsessed with the Alamo. American actor who played the role of Gul Dukat in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I didnt realize that fate and synchronicity played a part here. You felt like you had an ally, and you did with Armin. After graduating Alaimo moved to New York City where he won the part of Virgil Paris on the daytime soap opera Another World - Somerset. Jeff, you also played on Voyager. Anne | Marc Alaimo's Professional Career | June 3, 2020 | After mastering the stage and the small screen, Alaimo would soon take on the big one! He is an actor, known for Total Recall (1990), Tango & Cash (1989) and Star . In conversation I mentioned to her that I had a classical theatre background, so she had me come in to read for The Next Generation and I got the job, says the actor happily. 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. When she saw him in makeup, she did not want to be around him and related the actor himself to the characteristics of Dukat. I had done theater with him and he suggested that I play Brunt. 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. 6. Interviews with Tony Todd and Ronald D. Moore. Farrell stated, "I would have been so happy if they just would have let me be a recurring [character in] the final season. When he was not cast for Quark, he thought the opportunity had passed until he got a call asking him to guest star. He never does anything thats truly unredeemable or completely black. Our heroes on the show never get to really be bad. Casey Biggs: I never miss a performance. ", 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. However, he felt the Deep Space Nine writers did not know what to do with the character. The moment I walked in the room I had the job, but I didnt know that. ", 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.". 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. [both laugh] Thats why I am a better actor, I looked like I liked it, but it was terrible! 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. 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. While he divorced her in May of 1979, he remarried Karla Grosesclos in August 1984. | Chiller Announces Casting For Brian Keene's Ghoul . 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. 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. 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. Gul Dukat was a recurring character that appeared in 33 episodes of that series. It was an amazing experience. Very well written. His task is made no easier by Dukat, who reappears every now and then to upset things. Credit where its due, this was thoroughly enjoyable. I didnt even know this until much later on but they brought in someone else to do Gul Dukat. 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