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. In the sixth-season episode Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night Kira uses the Bajoran Orb of Time to travel back in time to witness Dukats relationship with her mother. He explained, "I loved being so evil and yet being so good-natured and pleasant about it. Shimerman went on to play Quark, the Ferengi bartender in " Star Trek: Deep Space. That was fun. After mastering the stage and the small screen, Alaimo would soon take on the big one! They were the most professional cast and crew imaginable. Main 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 . I was able to slowly make the character my own and I endowed him with a variety of different characteristics. What happened when we came together, we just worked really well off each other. Marc Alaimo (Michael Anthony Alaimo) was born on 5 May, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, is an Actor. So, I was always trying to be the patriot. 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. Jeffrey Combs: [laughs] Exactly! Were good. Both his arc and my arc were fabulous. If youve got egg on your face, well, too bad. 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. Since then Ive had this sense that nothing is forever and that you cant count on anything, particularly in this business. Although the major rejects almost everything that Dukat stands for he cannot help being oddly attracted to her. Sometimes youve got to run with your initial instinct, and in that case, it was a good one. ", Terry Farrell exited her role as Jadzia Dax after her contract expired and was not renegotiated. 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. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. Did either of you have a clue you would be back so often? Marc Alaimo is an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Firstly, what was it like drinking all that syrup? Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor, known for his villainous roles. Since Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Aliamo has not had many acting credits. 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. Casey Biggs: Well the funny thing was, in my first appearance I had five words. But Marc was very good at it. 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. 9. It was pretty damn seamless and easy, wasnt it Case? 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. Most of his characters have been villains, like his infamous role in the Star Trek franchise. Casey Biggs: With me, Ira Behr, the executive producer, he was obsessed with the Alamo. It's just something visceral in me that goes right into Kira." 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. I think when I began playing Dukat their [the shows producers] objective was to have an aggressive, fairly one-dimensional Cardassian, explains Alaimo. Marc Alaimo's Professional Career Marc Alaimo (born 5 May 1942; age 80) is the actor who played Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. We were the dark horse of the series, so they can do whatever they wanted. You have nothing to worry about! I get to express so many different aspects of myself in him that I dont always get a chance to do in real life. One thanksgiving, Visitor would invite Alaimo to her home for the holiday. I told them they should have told me as I took another job. Shes a much more fun character, and I can play her forever, because Im at an age where thats totally believable. Casey Biggs: They sort of lied to me about that. He spent most of this time, however, working in classical repertory theatre. 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. And literally, almost every flipping scene I was in after that, I was drinking that shit. He has had my son Buster and me over at his house and we spent the day with him. Fans and co-star Andrew Robinson who was on the panel with him and was at the time planning a return to acting himself expressed support for the actor and encouraged him to continue acting.[3]. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . It was just amazing. Besides the fact that you get paid more, a lot more people recognize you from your work in films and on television. I dunno but Brooks had a tendency to overact at times. 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. 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. First of all, it is called typecasting. And second of all, he loved that shit. Its the one that got away. She Played Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Once the curtain goes up youre on and, except for intermission, you carry on until you are done telling the story. And when I mention that, it seems to be something they want to do together. Marc Alaimo was born on 5 May 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was pleasantly surprised when the producers continued to ask him the come back. He appeared as Gul Dukat for 33 episodes of the series. Jeffrey Combs: Let me answer that. Jeff, you also played on Voyager. i wouldnt call it overacting have you ever seen him interviewed? When he was not cast for Quark, he thought the opportunity had passed until he got a call asking him to guest star. Casey Biggs: I never miss a performance. Here are 6 Actors Who Regretted Being On Deep Space Nine (And 14 Who Adored It). And yes, I love the chemistry between the two characters. Bless whoever said, We can clone him.. And here is what he thinks is an extra just messing with him and I wont go away. So, I thought every episode I was doing might be my last episode. Towards the middle I think they started getting it. American actor who played the role of Gul Dukat in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It was amazing the turnaround they gave him that I doubt anybody saw coming. Interviews with Armin Shimerman and Chase Masterson. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. Thank you. And Avery is a renegade. If you read the script you may love it.' I am your friend. We came in second and I got special mention because I was so out there as an actor, he chuckles. 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 To be able to make Quark squirm. I felt bad for Marc Alaimo after seeing the documentary. Gul Dukat was a recurring character that appeared in 33 episodes of that series. After high school, Alaimo attended Marquette University and was a member of the Marquette University Players and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater during the 1960s. One such individual is Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), who goes on to become Bajoran liaison to Starfleet and first officer aboard Deep Space Nine. I can do one television movie and suddenly Ive performed in front of more people than all my years in the theatre, but the stage is still a magic place to be, muses Alaimo. He would later divorce Karla and remarry a woman named Lorie Bollinger in August 2010. And they were constantly on the lookout for What can we use? He went on, "They never stopped amazing me. "He pointed out the advantages to doing this show -- mostly a steady paycheck.". Sadly, Dukat can not afford to damage his reputation by returning home with Ziyal so he contemplates killing her. It took me a long while to realize that I was a part of the show.". And I had starred in the very first dramatic IMAX film and it was about the Alamo [1988s Alamo: The Price of Freedom]. I must tell you I loved doing the episode. They have a daughter. Alaimo appeared as Gul Dukat for 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. Marc Alaimo tells the story how Avery Brooks punched him into the hospital during filming the DS9 finale. A pinnacle performance. 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. Jeffrey Combs as Shran in Star Trek: Enterprise. 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. 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. Youll be in your car on the way home and suddenly the key to the scene presents itself, but its usually too late. You guys are often paired together at in-person cons, but this will be your first joint virtual appearance. Its kind of a compliment but it also hurts. 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. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. I was the most annoying fan who wouldnt go away. We all trust each other so well, we never know what is going to come out of our mouths on the stage. 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. So, they would fly me on my day off on Monday from New York to L.A., and Jeff and I would shoot all our scenes in one day and fly back to New York to do the show. Casey, you mentioned how you were introduced as Dukats right hand. 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. Im not quite sure whats on his mind when it comes to Kira. Jeffrey Combs: Oh, we dont have a problem with that. [both laugh] Thats why I am a better actor, I looked like I liked it, but it was terrible! 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. Cirroc Lofton started playing Jake Sisko when he was fourteen years old. They allow me to take a lot of chances and do some really interesting things with Dukat, adds the actor. 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. Jeffrey Combs: Yeah, we are old pals. I decided right away that he was a very pleasant fellow, very placid. Jeffrey Combs: When I think of Enterprise, I think of the camaraderie I had with the cast. Alaimo also appeared in a season two episode of 21 Jump Street. Never were just evil villians. Maybe his persona is why they portrayed him the way they did. However, Dukat is an opportunist, so he plays both his good and bad sides to get exactly what he wants.. Jeffrey you even began as Tiron, a one-off alien. It was like playing a symphony for the 99th time. Fans love the unpredictability and temperament of Dukat. De Boer added, "They totally embraced it. ", The cast was also welcoming to their new castmate. He holds the honor of playing one of the first two . Working in film can often be incoherent. I was there to tell you that your wife and your son had been killed. I think he said that in an interview after the show was canceled. On occasion Gul Dukat will do something that will slightly mellow the majors opinion of him. 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. 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. Because Dukat cannot be morally upstanding like Sisko he doesnt get the respect from him that he believes he deserves, and that bothers the Cardassian.. Very well written. I dont know about you Jeff, but on Enterprise I felt those guys were scared. They called Ira in to say, How can we fix it? And Ira being Ira said they had to change everything. Well, you guys have been paired up for a virtual event this weekend. Marc Alaimo (2).jpg 1,119 1,492; 902 KB. You cant go back and reshoot it. Casey Biggs: Thats because nobody can afford me. Morale is always different, but it seemed to be familiar too. I think hes the most exciting character on the programsimply because the writers can take him in so many different directions. Or something else? There you go. Plenty of other options too. After the passing of his father when Alaimo was young, he would become the breadwinner for his household. Marc Alaimo (2010) 02.jpg 576 720; 148 KB. 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. Hes smiling but at the same time he is planning something else. It was really hard for me. Early Life, Bio, And Education Of Marc Alaimo. And another great interview Trekmovie! That allowed them to bring me back. In fact, several actors had significant issues with how their time on Deep Space Nine worked out. 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. 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. 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. Shimerman credits Jonathan Frakes with convincing him to take the role. Alaimo was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played several characters in Star Trek: The Next Generation (Star Trek: TNG), starting in the first season. Jeffrey Combs: It was a role of a lifetime for Marc Alaimo. It means they like and respect my work and that makes a huge difference.. His television filmography includes many shows, including The Doctors, Kojak, Gunsmoke, Baretta, The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky & Hutch, The Incredible Hulk, Quantum Leap, Wonder Woman, The Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, and The A-Team. 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.". ", 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. Sci-Fi Blast From The Past - A Martinez (Profiler) | Just make sure the roles are substantial and the writing & dialogue are excellent. Casey Biggs: Yeah. 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. We know how to block it. [both laugh]. I dont think we will have any issues doing it virtually Ill get in a foxhole with Jeff anytime. The thing I love about Dukat is that you never know what hes going to do next. 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. Did you study Marc Alaimos performance, did you try to differentiate yourself as a different kind of Cardassian? I finally watched DS9 last year and I must say it was all it was hyped up to be(and maybe a bit more). Aliamo has had his fair share of Hollywood romances. Jeffrey Combs: Did we work together? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old? After reading this, I'm curious to read more about this subject and like to read a following interview from someone who also knows much about all details and things of the classical theatre pursuits. Its all going to be fine. 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. I think my best performances are generally in the theatre because there is a beginning, a middle and an end, says Alaimo. They were very supportive if something came up. Id just come in, do my job and leave. She is a very attractive woman so its easy to play those scenes where he comes on to her.. ", Armin Shimerman's portrayal of Quark provided most of the light-heartedness and comedy in Deep Space Nine, but Shimerman is glad he cannot always be attached to the character. In 1993, Alaimo began playing his recurring role of the Cardassain Gul Dukat in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. They were very flexible. 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. He remarked, "It feels like a dream now. Im proud of the series and the whole experience has been a very positive one for me.. In many aspects, it was very familiar. Marc has over 30 years of investment banking, private equity, and operational experience. I dont know what kind of lover he would make, though. Hello Casey welcome to the TrekMovie conference call. The Vorta are genetically altered to be the most sublime and friendly liaisons, diplomats, and easy-going. 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. 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. Some actors got their breakthrough roles in Deep Space Nine, or they got to play a more complicated and authoritative character than most of their other roles allowed. Golden memories and it keeps going. I took so much from that. Mr. Welsh saw his incredible talent and encouraged him throughout his high school career. Fletcher remarked, "DS9 was one of the best memories of my working life, of my day-to-day working life. Marc Alaimo is significantly older than Nana Visitor, and let's be honest here. He remembered, "The studio tried to fire me every year for the first three years. In 1973 Alaimo landed the recurring role of Virgil Paris in the soap opera, Somerset, marking the beginning of his television career. And they gave Damar a sense of humor. I think they picked up on the fact that I was more versatile, perhaps, than they had at first thought. Alaimo also appears in the documentary What We Left Behind. I havent seen her in a long time and we really dont have much of a relationship, so it was easy to relate to Ziyal in that way as well and I believe it worked for the character. So, we kind of had a harmony there and understanding of how to work a scene and support each other. A pinnacle performance. Sci-Fi Blast From The Past - A Martinez (Profiler), Chiller Announces Casting For Brian Keene's Ghoul , Veteran Makeup FX Producer Sandra Lindala Named As New Vice President @ MastersFX, The Great - Season Three Premieres in May (Hulu), Mrs. Davis Official Trailer Released (Peacock), After They Came Makes Its Debut At Alien Con 2023, The Walking Dead Universe Spin-Off Begins Production (AMC), The Power - First Look Images Released (Prime Video), The Last Of Us Renewed For Second Season (HBO). Though working on Deep Space Nine was a dream come true for many actors, others were happy to leave it behind. ", Marc Alaimo played the charismatic Gul Dukat, an antagonist who fans loved and Alaimo appreciated for his depth of character. CBS Marc Alaimo The man who portrayed Gul Dukat on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Marc Alaimo, was compelling in the role. Nobody is better than Marc Alaimo as Gul DukatI guess it was a similar thing for me when I was playing a Ferengi. He married Doris Hefner and has one child with her. The character has become a fan favorite and still holds reverence even all these years later, thanks to the impeccable performance from Alaimo. As an actor you go, Wait, I have a daughter! You would have played it. ", However, she does wish Jadzia had not been written off permanently. Marc Alaimo was born on May 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Before he captured hearts and became a household name, Alaimo, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had a hard childhood. 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, during high school, Alaimo met a man who would change his entire life, a drama teacher named Mr. Welsh. "I had done it before and I was aware of the difficulties of the makeup. At one point in the past, long before TNG when we were young puppies, had been paired up to do an improv for a movie. 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.. 18 comments so far. In the fourth-season episode, The whole thing with Dukats daughter has always been a little confusing to me, admits Alaimo. Posted by: Love this charakters and actors. 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. He added, "Later, for Gowron, I thought there were some really, really good scenes, especially some of the scenes with Avery [Brooks].". [2] Alaimo also has a daughter from his second marriage. He remembered, "They told me nothing! 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]. well, he was one of the rare men who was better looking in his Cardassian makeup. Jeffrey Combs: Bribery works! Finally, my agent said, 'Why dont you at least read the script? See Nicole de. Photo copyright of Paramount Pictures. 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. 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. Did you ever talk to him about that? 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. The panel is on Sunday, June 7 at 1 pm ET. I also felt bad, once again, for Terry Ferrell. 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. 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. Nick is a Senior Staff Writer for Ned Hardy. 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. 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. ", Avery Brooks took command of Deep Space Nine as Captain Sisko, a landmark role he still expressed his pride in. However, on Deep Space Nine, he was best known for the roles of Weyoun and Brunt, two roles he enjoyed for different reasons. Dukat was unselfish when it came to his daughter and I think were all like that. I had done theater with him and he suggested that I play Brunt. Casey Biggs: Thats like with me. And both of you were on Enterprise. The best thing to play is the reluctant hero. He is described as fun to watch and effortlessly evil in the most charismatic way. So they began writing these wonderful situations for Dukat where he could be seen as being sensitive or irrational or intellectual. Thats why I was an actor. Looking back at your histories on Deep Space Nine, you guys had this fun rivalry. 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 . They were supremely professional. On his experience as Brunt, he commented, "Man, did I have the best time playing Brunt. Thats good music, lets play more of that.. You can bid atauctions.creation.com. 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. Both of you started mid-series on Deep Space Nine. Alaimos nothing but trouble. Well, it turned out great. Marc Alaimo was born on 5th May 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his family history and educational background is unknown. Without these little happy accidents, we wouldnt be talking at all. Cut back to Nana Visitor, in a separate interview, rolling her eyes in disgust at the prospect. Both these actors would be great in a recurring role. Case and I are both peers, same age, went through theater training together. The actor spent four years studying everything from ballet to voice technique to classical theatre with Jesuit priests at Milwaukees Marquette University. Our speech teacher wanted us to depict any action but to do it as a mime, he recalls. 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. You should have quit. Once its on film its done. They kind of cleared the brush away. He guest-starred in a Family Guy episode in which he played "The Dean". Oh, thats good. The faade of goodwill, even though you know he will stab you in the back, is interesting. Jeffrey Combs: For me, I looked at it this way. Jeffrey Combs: I do. That is a really terrific piece. 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. Casey Biggs: No, I thought I was literally just one episode. I think Dukat has tremendous respect for Sisko because he gets things done the right way. I keep trying to tell you. He also appeared in the 1990 film Total Recall. Again, this is why DS9 is held up in such regard today. He went on to portray Romulan Commander Tebok in The Neutral Zone, Cardassian Gul Macet in The Wounded and the high-rolling gambler Frederick LaRouque in Times Arrow. It turned out that he was an incredible friend of mine but didnt work out, so they called me in. Casey Biggs: Did you know him before that? 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. 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. 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