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. 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. During his run on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, he would become one of the franchises favorite villains. | Chiller Announces Casting For Brian Keene's Ghoul . I felt bad for Marc Alaimo after seeing the documentary. I want to talk to you, so I did. Sadly, Dukat can not afford to damage his reputation by returning home with Ziyal so he contemplates killing her. The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. Being in the makeup trailer was something out of science fiction, really. Adored: Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko) Cirroc Lofton started playing Jake Sisko when he was fourteen years old. 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! [laughs]. Towards the middle I think they started getting it. But Marc was very good at it. You also have to understand how the rest of the story is going to play out in order to get to this point and that can be a little disconcerting and sometimes even disappointing. Its crazy, I rewatched a portion of the documentary What We Left Behind a week ago and just so happen to watch Biggs and Combs parts in the doc. When he was not cast for Quark, he thought the opportunity had passed until he got a call asking him to guest star. He's delightful, but when he's on the set, he is Dukat. 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. Casey Biggs: Did you know him before that? 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? He has a son from his first marriage, Michael Antony Alaimo (born 1971), who is a writer, story editor and producer known for The Closer, Major Crimes, Invasion, Traveler, and for penning "Columbo Likes the Nightlife," the final episode of Columbo. 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. Perhaps they both would welcome a part as humans for a change. Do you know the Spike Lee film, 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 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. Shimerman credits Jonathan Frakes with convincing him to take the role. We all trust each other so well, we never know what is going to come out of our mouths on the stage. He said, "I took a bit of persuading My concern was that I wouldnt be able to do the movies I wanted to do. Remember Jeff, you were in that scene. I didnt think that it would ever turn into what it has turned into, though. Jeffrey Combs as Brunt in DS9s Family Business. And another great interview Trekmovie! CBS Marc Alaimo The man who portrayed Gul Dukat on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Marc Alaimo, was compelling in the role. When she saw him in makeup, she did not want to be around him and related the actor himself to the characteristics of Dukat. Lets do this one thing. I've been to four or five of them over the years here and there; they're like carousel rides with food & beverage service. Oftentimes he takes the most convenient course and thats part of the ongoing friction between the two characters. I hated every part that I had to play where I was chastising a husband or getting upset about the carpet. 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. While the fans had mixed reactions about her character, de Boer had a great time joining the cast. Jeffrey Combs: Oh the one time I was an understudy. I believe that is Jeffrey now joining us. While working on the series he appeared in the film "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult." Highest rated movies When he was the bond villain in that episode our man bashir I thought that was perfect casting because he liked to ham it up. And yes, I love the chemistry between the two characters. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . I finally watched DS9 last year and I must say it was all it was hyped up to be(and maybe a bit more). Dukat really was one of the most defining characters of the series, especially early on. Casey Biggs: I never miss a performance. There were three different actresses who played Ziyal and I never knew who I was going to be facing. Because they hadnt figured out their formula yet. Case and I are both peers, same age, went through theater training together. ", Nicole de Boer came into the series late as Ezri Dax to replace Terry Farrell's Jadzia Dax. 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. 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. You have to adjust to that surrealness. So Id say the line, because thats my job and Im paid to do that, but I said it in a way that hopefully it drifted off and no one really noticed it. He also appeared in the 1990 film Total Recall. Our speech teacher wanted us to depict any action but to do it as a mime, he recalls. 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. While the primary filming took place in 1983, it took 37 years to finish and release "Grizzly II: Revenge." 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. When I first came on, there was a lot of comedy That wasnt who Gowron was, at all, but it certainly was what the Ferengi were, and they went off and developed the Ferengi extraordinarily well. As an actor you go, Wait, I have a daughter! You would have played it. Untiland Ren directed that episode as wellwhen I stopped. So, we knew not only how to play our own, but react to what the other is doing. He never does anything thats truly unredeemable or completely black. I had an acting teacher and he would say, There is nothing more interesting than playing the opposite.. 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. Just make sure the roles are substantial and the writing & dialogue are excellent. Dukat eventually joins forces with the Dominion to fight against the Federation but the war ends up costing him more than he bargains for. They were supremely professional. It wasnt part of our plan. Casey Biggs: Well the funny thing was, in my first appearance I had five words. I think she just turns him on, you know, and Nana Visitor, certainly, is behind that. So, he cast me. Well, you guys have been paired up for a virtual event this weekend. Mr. Welsh saw his incredible talent and encouraged him throughout his high school career. 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 You felt like you had an ally, and you did with Armin. You have nothing to worry about! [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 . The thing I love about Dukat is that you never know what hes going to do next. He is known for being a TV Actor. However, not every Deep Space Nine actor was enamored with their part on the show. There you go. Gul Dukat was a recurring character that appeared in 33 episodes of that series. Jeffrey Combs: I do. He found it was an easy decision to return to the role, but he did have reservations at first. Did you study Marc Alaimos performance, did you try to differentiate yourself as a different kind of Cardassian? He was definitely in the best possible way, looking out for everything and making sure it was all as good as it could possibly be. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. hes whacked not in a bad way. Long before he began menacing the Alpha Quadrant as Gul Dukat on, Despite the fact that he had already appeared as a Cardassian on, I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. 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. 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. They called Ira in to say, How can we fix it? And Ira being Ira said they had to change everything. 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. He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. I must tell you I loved doing the episode. Damar was a hell of a character. 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. Dukat is already unpredictable. Long before he began menacing the Alpha Quadrant as Gul Dukat on Deep Space Nine Alaimo appeared as not one but four different characters on Star Trek:The Next Generation. 10. As a teenager he was very withdrawn and kept his emotions bottled up, a result of abuse he suffered as a child. My teacher said to me, Stay after class. Dukat was unselfish when it came to his daughter and I think were all like that. Training-wise, you always look at the opposite. Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. Visitor realized that she actually hated Dukat and not Aliamo! I told them they should have told me as I took another job. Aliamo has had his fair share of Hollywood romances. We came in second and I got special mention because I was so out there as an actor, he chuckles. 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. Were they picking up on something you guys were developing on your own? Star Trek is such a well-run franchise. It was really hard for me. So, we kind of had a harmony there and understanding of how to work a scene and support each other. I totally understand.' It is the characters unpredictability that makes portraying him such a treat for actor Marc Alaimo. Jeffrey Combs: [laughs] Exactly! Both his arc and my arc were fabulous. 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. Alaimo appeared as Gul Dukat for 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. Marc Alaimo (2010).jpg 576 720; 269 KB. Marc Alaimo (2010) 02.jpg 576 720; 148 KB. They would take stuff from Jeff and from me and see how far they could take it in the characterization of it. Jeffrey Combs: Yeah, we are old pals. 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. 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. [both laugh] Thats why I am a better actor, I looked like I liked it, but it was terrible! Since Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Aliamo has not had many acting credits. Ill do it as an actor, but the thought of anybody thinking of me that way is bothersome. I keep trying to tell you. Id just come in, do my job and leave. He is best known for his role as recurring villain Gul Dukat in the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. I like Dukat, proclaims the actor. As a teenager he was very withdrawn and kept his emotions bottled up, a result of abuse he suffered as a child. I think Dukat would love to seduce Kira, notes the actor. 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. Interviews with Armin Shimerman and Chase Masterson. 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. He has had my son Buster and me over at his house and we spent the day with him. Vic Fontaine was like what can I say? 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.". Or something else? They were angry because I wasnt doing what they wanted me to do or expected me to do.". 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. Marc Alaimo was born on 5th May 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his family history and educational background is unknown. 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]. Casey Biggs: Yeah, you always want to play the opposite. Emerald was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. He is an actor, known for Total Recall (1990), Tango & Cash (1989) and Star . The producers sort of resisted that, but they said, Yeah, sure. That started a recurrence with Brunt and then they came to me with Weyoun. 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. 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. Anne | If youve got egg on your face, well, too bad. Made a huge development but in a very believable way staying true to Damars core values while even though loyalities were shifting dramatically. Jeffrey Combs: First of all, I would like to say right off the top, I dont usually share my time with interviews with anybody. Most recently, Marc was co-head of Investment Banking at Oppenheimer & Co, where he also formed the Software & Services team that executed over 120 financing and M&A transactions valued in excess of $15 billion. About Us | Contact | Privacy Policy | Fact Checking Copyright 2023, Whatever Happened To Cirroc Lofton, 'Jake Sisko' From Star Trek: Deep, Whatever Happened To Chase Masterson, 'Leeta' on Star Trek: Deep Space, Whatever Happened To Armin Shimerman, 'Quark' From Star Trek: Deep, Whatever Happened to Alexander Siddig, 'Doctor Bashir' on Star Trek:, Whatever Happened To Hana Hatae, 'Molly O'Brien' From Star Trek: Deep, Whatever Happened To Max Grodenchik, 'Rom' From Star Trek: Deep Space. Alaimo said, "As an actor, of course, Ive played a lot of [criminals] and gangsters who did terrible things, but at this point in my life, I dont enjoy doing something that mean and despicable. Jeffrey Combs as Shran in Star Trek: Enterprise. 7. Love this charakters and actors. I don't banter very much with Marc. 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. 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. Because of the prosthetics, though, I was fairly unrecognizable, so I just changed my voice to create a new character., Despite the fact that he had already appeared as a Cardassian on The Next Generation Alaimo was not the first choice when it came time to cast the part of Gul Dukat. I went in, though, did the audition and got the part and Dukats been a marvelous extension for me as an actor.. Many believed he was even designed for jail. They all knew their jobs. They cant help it. Both roles were so complex and layered and you got amazing arcs out of them. It was like playing a symphony for the 99th time. Alaimo, Biggs, and Combs do Shakespeare performances together. I didnt even know this until much later on but they brought in someone else to do Gul Dukat. 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. ", O'Reilly did express that Gowron's role in the show improved with time. 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. He remembered, "They told me nothing! 12 August 1997: Episode focus: "Return to Grace". Casey Biggs: We just have great chemistry, dont we Jeff? 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. Dukat has a wonderful entrance in that episode, says Alaimo. Plenty of other options too. They could have easily killed me off. Jeffrey Combs: For Tiron, that was directed by Jonathan Frakes. Casey Biggs: Thats because nobody can afford me. 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. Jeffrey Combs: Bribery works! So I just ignored it. ", She added, "It would be a joy to play her again and itd be a joy to see her as a mature commander, as a colonel on the station. Unlike Jeff with Weyoun, you were walking into a known race. Marc Alaimo was born on May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Marc Alaimo was born on 5 May 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. well, he was one of the rare men who was better looking in his Cardassian makeup. How many characters did you play? 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. She related, "It was great because they had little introduction scenes for me with everybody because theyre re-meeting me again. That is budget stuff right there. Marc Alamo See Photos Works at Marc Motorcycle Parts by TEAM MARC Lives in Dasmarias, Cavite Jean-marc Alaimo See Photos Lives in Meylan, Rhone-Alpes, France Marco Alaimo See Photos Alaimo Jean Marc See Photos Marco Alaimo See Photos Lives in Buffalo, New York Marco Alaimo See Photos Marco Alaimo See Photos Trainer at Enea's sport & wellness Im pleasant! In 1993, Alaimo began playing Cardassian character Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Nobody is better than Marc Alaimo as Gul DukatI guess it was a similar thing for me . Casey Biggs: They saw we had good chemistry together to begin with, and they were both really great characters in their respective universes. What episode were you in? Are there any other Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actors who adored or regretted their roles? And they were constantly on the lookout for What can we use? 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. You are both playing antagonists on the show. 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. . 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. Since then Ive had this sense that nothing is forever and that you cant count on anything, particularly in this business. You can bid atauctions.creation.com. And she was always cute, and he was. At the time it was just another job. I took so much from that. His life turned around one day thanks to an astute teacher who saw a great deal of potential in the troubled youth. Farrell stated, "I would have been so happy if they just would have let me be a recurring [character in] the final season. Weve stayed in touch throughout the years and his son and I are really good friends. However, he felt the Deep Space Nine writers did not know what to do with the character. He explained, "I loved being so evil and yet being so good-natured and pleasant about it. 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 . Im not the kind of actress who likes to be typecast or pigeonholed. I dont know what to do about it. I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. That to me is far more frightening than someone who is scowling and intimidating and in your face because it is much more insidious. He guest-starred in a Family Guy episode in which he played "The Dean". 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. 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. You should have quit. Nice to hear that Hans Beimler created Damar, since his namesake/grandfather was also a famous resistance fighter. Casey Biggs: Well, they were lovely to Jeff. I think hes the most exciting character on the programsimply because the writers can take him in so many different directions. Posted by: After graduating Alaimo moved to New York City where he won the part of Virgil Paris on the daytime soap opera Another World - Somerset. Casey Biggs: They take a lot. Sisko might be the best captain in Star Trek. He played several characters in Star Trek: The Next Generation (Star Trek: TNG), starting in the first season. Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? He remembered, "The studio tried to fire me every year for the first three years. 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. Casey Biggs: I could have played scenes differently. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. Max Grodenchik ended up playing Quark's kind-hearted brother, Rom, but he originally auditioned for the role of Quark himself. Now called Deep Space Nine, it is under the command of Commander Sisko (Avery Brooks) who has been ordered by Starfleet to negotiate with Bajor to become part of the Federation. And literally, almost every flipping scene I was in after that, I was drinking that shit. He explained, "It was kind of wonderful for an actor to have a character that looks like that. Firstly, what was it like drinking all that syrup? Let us know in the comment section! 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. Siskos attempts to contact Deep Space Nine are thwarted by Dukat whose hallucinations are prodding him to kill the captain. Und du wirst weiterleben I remember Shran from Enterprise. Stories like that are usually reserved for the regulars and I was flattered that they wrote it for me. After graduating Alaimo moved to New York City where he won the part of Virgil Paris on the daytime soap opera Another World - Somerset. Before landing in the role of Dukat, Alaimo played several other characters in Star Trek. They kind of cleared the brush away. Casey Biggs as Damar with Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat, Both of you played on multiple Star Trek shows. 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. Early Life, Bio, And Education Of Marc Alaimo. I think we can see now why Creation did that. Alaimo says he wanted Gul Dukat to have an affair with Kira because HE, the real person, had a crush on Nana. We have an expression: subtext. I thought he deserved a better response in the documentary than he received. He would later divorce Karla and remarry a woman named Lorie Bollinger in August 2010. 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. Looking back at your histories on Deep Space Nine, you guys had this fun rivalry. Hes smiling but at the same time he is planning something else. Great interview, it was interesting and fun to read. That allowed them to bring me back. Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor, known for his villainous roles. I think more challenging was that the character whatever the character said is not what he meant. Jeffrey Combs: With the Tiron character I thought, good I now auditioned two or three times and finally got it, so good I got a one-er here. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. You dont know what the hell this character is thinking. 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