Biography
John Colicos (December 10, 1928 – March 6, 2000) was a celebrated Canadian actor known for his extensive work on stage and screen in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He began his career in Canadian theater and became the youngest actor to play King Lear at London’s Old Vic. His authoritative presence led to many memorable villain roles in science fiction and drama.
Colicos is especially famous for his portrayal of Commander Kor, the first Klingon ever depicted in Star Trek’s Original Series ("Errand of Mercy," 1967), a role he later reprised in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also played Count Baltar in the original Battlestar Galactica series and gave voice to the villain Apocalypse in the 1990s X-Men animated series. Beyond science fiction, Colicos appeared in numerous films and television programs, including The Changeling, Anne of the Thousand Days, and General Hospital.
He was recognized for his commanding voice, dramatic stage work, and pioneering contributions to popular culture. Colicos was married to Mona McHenry and had two sons. He died in Toronto in 2000 at the age of 71.
Filmography (85)
Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming
1999
The Windsor Protocol
1998
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
1998
The Last Don
1997
No Contest
1995
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
X-Men
1992
In Defense of a Married Man
1990
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
1989
Shadow Dancing
1988
War of the Worlds
1988
Nowhere to Hide
1987
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
American Caesar
1983
Laughter in My Soul
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
The Hitchhiker
1983
The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981
The Changeling
1980
Phobia
1980
The Starlost: The Beginning
1980
Conquest of the Earth
1980
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
1979
King Solomon's Treasure
1979
The Paradise Connection
1979
Battlestar Galactica
1978
Battlestar Galactica
1978
The Bastard
1978
Vega$
1978
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977
Breaking Point
1976
The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
1976
Drum
1976
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Charlie's Angels
1976
The Hecklers
1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
Wonder Woman
1975
Switch
1975
Bronk
1975
The National Dream
1974
Petrocelli
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Harry O
1974
Salty
1974
Scorpio
1973
Tennessee Williams' South
1973
Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
1973
The Magician
1973
The Starlost
1973
The Wrath of God
1972
Raid on Rommel
1971
Doctors' Wives
1971
Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
1971
Red Sky at Morning
1971
The Young Rebels
1970
Night Gallery
1970
Anne of the Thousand Days
1969
Medical Center
1969
Then Came Bronson
1969
Hawaii Five-O
1968
The Name of the Game
1968
It Takes a Thief
1968
Mannix
1967
The High Chaparral
1967
Star Trek
1966
Mission: Impossible
1966
Les ludions
1965
The F.B.I.
1965
Profiles in Courage
1964
Cyrano De Bergerac
1962
The Defenders
1961
Armchair Mystery Theatre
1960
Festival
1960
Wuthering Heights
1958
War Drums
1957
Bond of Fear
1956
Passport to Treason
1956
Breakaway
1956
Barbados Quest
1955
Gunsmoke
1955
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Omnibus
1952
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Studio One
1948
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