It was pretty damn seamless and easy, wasnt it Case? He went on, "They never stopped amazing me. I dont know what to do about it. Jeffrey Combs: Oh, we dont have a problem with that. 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). 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. Sci-Fi Blast From The Past - A Martinez (Profiler) | And they didnt. As a teenager he was very withdrawn and kept his emotions bottled up, a result of abuse he suffered as a child. Well, thats Sisko, but Dukat doesnt have that sort of patience or moral discipline, I suppose, to try to always do the right thing. Thats not for me. Yet it was all I wanted to do. Before he captured hearts and became a household name, Alaimo, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had a hard childhood. You guys are often paired together at in-person cons, but this will be your first joint virtual appearance. They scaled back his makeup at his request, and they also took his feelings about Worf into account. 18 comments so far. Marc Alaimo (born Michael Anthony Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor. 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. Casey Biggs: They sort of lied to me about that. Im pleasant! That was you? Im still in the middle of rewatching DS9 at the moment. I must tell you I loved doing the episode. We know how to block it. [both laugh]. See Shannon Elizabeth Now at 49. Anne | Dukat is already unpredictable. Did you ever talk to him about that? The best thing to play is the reluctant hero. And that is because they really took a lot of cues from dailies. 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. However, during high school, Alaimo met a man who would change his entire life, a drama teacher named Mr. Welsh. That was great. Love this charakters and actors. So, we knew not only how to play our own, but react to what the other is doing. Bless whoever said, We can clone him.. I am your friend. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? 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. Credit where its due, this was thoroughly enjoyable. I like Dukat, proclaims the actor. Things took hours, but they were all so deliberate and they knew their jobs and they made you feel secure. Jeffrey Combs: It was a role of a lifetime for Marc Alaimo. Adored: Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko) Cirroc Lofton started playing Jake Sisko when he was fourteen years old. Since Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Aliamo has not had many acting credits. Nobody is better than Marc Alaimo as Gul DukatI guess it was a similar thing for me . A pinnacle performance. You have to adjust to that surrealness. On his experience as Brunt, he commented, "Man, did I have the best time playing Brunt. It was like playing a symphony for the 99th time. Both roles were so complex and layered and you got amazing arcs out of them. With my situation, Damar was Dukats right hand. 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. She says something like "I wanted to do anything but have an affair with Marc Alaimo." Both of you started mid-series on Deep Space Nine. While the fans had mixed reactions about her character, de Boer had a great time joining the cast. They knew that. Jeffrey Combs: It was a role of a lifetime for Marc Alaimo. There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. 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. They all knew their jobs. 13 September 1997: Episode focus: "Sons of Mogh". Early Life, Bio, And Education Of Marc Alaimo. Interviews with Armin Shimerman and Chase Masterson. So I come to the studio one day and get into my Brunt makeup and Marc is shooting a scene. To be able to make Quark squirm. ", The anonymity of makeup had its price, however. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. I think more challenging was that the character whatever the character said is not what he meant. 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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. It was an amazing experience. See Nana Visitor, She Played 'Ezri Dax' on Stark Trek: Deep Space Nine. Top quality article here Trekmovie. So, how would you guys contrast the atmosphere on the set between DS9 and the other Trek shows? Nobody is better than Marc Alaimo as Gul DukatI guess it was a similar thing for me when I was playing a Ferengi. On The Next Generation I never felt that I was part of the family, he says. 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.. Jeffrey Combs: For me, I looked at it this way. I do keep saying Jeffrey Combs and Casey Biggs should be cast in the impending new Trek shows. Casey Biggs: Thats like with me. I loved the time that I spent with those people and my time with Avery [Brooks], and that still resonates to this day. Alexander Siddig had a rough time playing Julian Bashir, especially when the writers made Dr. Bashir genetically enhanced. Ill do it as an actor, but the thought of anybody thinking of me that way is bothersome. 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. I finally watched DS9 last year and I must say it was all it was hyped up to be(and maybe a bit more). ", However, his role as Weyoun made more of an impact. Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. 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. 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. They kind of cleared the brush away. 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. I think my best performances are generally in the theatre because there is a beginning, a middle and an end, says Alaimo. Jeffrey Combs: I remember one scene we had and the director said, Okay you guys, I really dont know how I want to block this. And Casey and I just said, We know! Trekmovie mods, thank you for this interview. I keep trying to tell you. 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. I dont think we will have any issues doing it virtually Ill get in a foxhole with Jeff anytime. It could be an awful script with a boring plot and either of these guys would make it shine somehow :). 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. . So, he cast me. It was marvelous. [laughs]. He worked at a motorbike factory to bring in money for his family. He is an actor, known for Total Recall (1990), Tango & Cash (1989) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). Casey Biggs: And the wonderful thing was, with one of the first shows I did, Armin said, Come on, you want to rehearse? Not a lot of people do that on television. He is known for his work on The Closer, Major Crimes, Invasion, Traveler, Fear The Walking Dead and for writing the final episode of Colombo. It was amazing the turnaround they gave him that I doubt anybody saw coming. I dunno but Brooks had a tendency to overact at times. It was one of the most enjoyable roles for me to have played. Great interview, it was interesting and fun to read. In 1993, Alaimo began playing his recurring role of the Cardassain Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I get to express so many different aspects of myself in him that I dont always get a chance to do in real life. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. 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 . Like I said, I had one scene in Quarks bar and say, Give me the kanarno no, the good stuff. And then I got into a fight with Quark, and they liked that chemistry with me and Quark and all that. TrekMovie.com is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp. or the Star Trek franchise. He is known for his villainous roles. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. I think they picked up on the fact that I was more versatile, perhaps, than they had at first thought. I also felt bad, once again, for Terry Ferrell. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Thanks! 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? 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. 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. However, Dukat is an opportunist, so he plays both his good and bad sides to get exactly what he wants.. It was just amazing. It means they like and respect my work and that makes a huge difference.. Visitor said, "When I read the script, I thought, Thats a mans role. I want to talk to you, so I did. 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. ", Jeffrey Combs has played five different characters on Star Trek, including Enterprise's Ambassador Shran. It was always kind of different, but at the same time familiar. He guest-starred in a Family Guy episode in which he played "The Dean". Theyre all such pros, so it was a thrill to work with such great character actors, veteran actors, you know? And when I mention that, it seems to be something they want to do together. Alaimos nothing but trouble. Well, it turned out great. 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, Biggs, and Combs do Shakespeare performances together. Goddammit, I got to, I dont wanna, but I have do it. She would have been in her mid-30s when the show began, and he would have been in his early 50s. While there was much more to Leeta than there first appeared, Masterson did find the character lacking in depth and does not want to play someone like Leeta again. In addition to the documentary, he has also been a part of many conventions, including The 55-Year Mission Tour and the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas. I think Dukat would love to seduce Kira, notes the actor. Or something else? 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A lot of familiar faces on the different sets. I want to talk to you, so I did. In the fourth-season episode Indiscretion, he asks Kira to accompany him on a search for long lost Bajoran prisoners of war, but she soon discovers that Dukat has a personal reason for going on the mission. Casey Biggs: No, I thought I was literally just one episode. He explained, "I loved being so evil and yet being so good-natured and pleasant about it. Vic Fontaine was like what can I say? When he's not writing, he's probably wondering how Frank Dux got 52 consecutive knockouts in a single tournament. 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. Marc Alaimo (2010).jpg 576 720; 269 KB. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. Damar has a drink of kanar while Weyoun looks on in Strange Bedfellows. 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. hes whacked not in a bad way. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin . Oftentimes he takes the most convenient course and thats part of the ongoing friction between the two characters. I thought he deserved a better response in the documentary than he received. However, on Deep Space Nine, he was best known for the roles of Weyoun and Brunt, two roles he enjoyed for different reasons. Hans Beimler, Kamerad., great interview ds9 had so many great characters you could do 20 more of these interviews and not repeat yourselves the show is so fresh for me as im wrapping up a rewatch and coincidentally last night saw the episode where damar says the line about weyoun number 9. 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. That is a really terrific piece. Dukat was unselfish when it came to his daughter and I think were all like that. In the fourth-season episode, The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. After she played Lwaxana on TNG, she commented, "Lwaxana is sort of the Auntie Mame of the galaxy. Jeffrey Combs: Thats really unusual. I totally understand.' 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. Marc Alaimo (Michael Anthony Alaimo) was born on 5 May, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, is an Actor. I cant think of a more three dimensional villain than Gal-Dukat in Trek history, the character had so many layers. From making empty threats to Captain Sisko and Garak to the veiled. He found it was an easy decision to return to the role, but he did have reservations at first. 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. Lilies expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor. And here is what he thinks is an extra just messing with him and I wont go away. Of course, I did read the script and, of course, I did love it. So, perhaps something meaty, where their characters can interact occasionally, but light on the prostheses would work. I hated every part that I had to play where I was chastising a husband or getting upset about the carpet. Most of his characters have been villains, like his infamous role in the Star Trek franchise. 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. Visitor realized that she actually hated Dukat and not Aliamo! Marc Alaimo is significantly older than Nana Visitor, and let's be honest here. And she was always cute, and he was. Were they picking up on something you guys were developing on your own? If youve got egg on your face, well, too bad. 6. He is best known for his role as recurring villain Gul Dukat in the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . And both of you were on Enterprise. 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. Much as Im keen to see new and diverse actors in Trek, both these actors have shown that they could make creative contributions. Hans Beimler is the one that supposedly created my character and he said it just getting bigger and bigger because they were taking stuff. Combs, Biggs and Max Grodnchik in a Rat Pack performance at STLV (Photo: Star Trek Rat Pack Unofficial Fan Account). Any time I could get my teeth into something, that was my flow state. They were all off on some shuttle. Im not quite sure whats on his mind when it comes to Kira. 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. Marc Alaimo's birthstone is Emerald. See Nicole de. 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. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . How many characters did you play? 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). In 2010 he voiced The Dean in the Family Guy episode "The Splendid Source". Marc Alaimo's age is 80. Once its on film its done. I believe that is Jeffrey now joining us. They were very supportive if something came up. 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. I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. 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. They could have easily killed me off. Marc Alaimo was born on 5 May 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Plenty of other options too. The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. Jeffrey Combs: Let me answer that. He commented, "I have the great advantage of not looking like Quark and therefore, I have pretty much my anonymity. Marc defined it. Casey Biggs: I never miss a performance. I remember Shran from Enterprise. Interviews with Tony Todd and Ronald D. Moore. It had such a system in place. He said, I want you to read this play. Made a huge development but in a very believable way staying true to Damars core values while even though loyalities were shifting dramatically. ", Marc Alaimo played the charismatic Gul Dukat, an antagonist who fans loved and Alaimo appreciated for his depth of character. Jeffrey Combs: The point is, they didnt know that. Casey Biggs: Did you know him before that? 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. It is said that even their home had no furnishings. Im very grateful that they trust me enough to write an episode like that for me. They were personalities with understandable motivations. You felt like you had an ally, and you did with Armin. Dukat really was one of the most defining characters of the series, especially early on. Very well written. 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. Thats why I was an actor. He is best known for his role as recurring villain Gul Dukat in the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. My teacher said to me, Stay after class. 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