1928-12-10 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming | Baltar | 1999-01-01 |
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The Windsor Protocol | Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield | 1998-11-10 |
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My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story | Richard Eberle | 1998-11-17 |
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No Contest | Senator Donald Wilson | 1995-03-02 |
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In Defense of a Married Man | Charles Evers | 1990-10-14 |
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Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher | Serge Kujawa | 1989-11-30 |
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Shadow Dancing | Anthony Podopolis | 1988-12-02 |
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Nowhere to Hide | General Howard | 1987-07-17 |
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American Caesar | Self - Narrator | 1983-01-01 |
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The Postman Always Rings Twice | Nick Papadakis | 1981-03-20 |
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Conquest of the Earth | Baltar | 1980-12-31 |
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The Starlost: The Beginning | The Governor | 1980-01-01 |
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Phobia | Inspector Barnes | 1980-09-09 |
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The Changeling | Captain DeWitt | 1980-03-28 |
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The Paradise Connection | Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles | 1979-09-15 |
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Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack | Baltar | 1979-08-09 |
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King Solomon's Treasure | Allan Quatermain | 1979-05-31 |
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The Bastard | Lord North | 1978-05-22 |
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Battlestar Galactica | Baltar | 1978-10-25 |
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Drum | Bernard DeMarigny | 1976-07-30 |
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Breaking Point | Vincent Karbone | 1976-06-02 |
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The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper | Moroni | 1976-01-11 |
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A Matter of Wife... and Death | Joe Ruby | 1975-04-10 |
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The Hecklers | Narrator | 1975-01-01 |
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Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John | Numan Menemengioglu | 1973-04-21 |
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Tennessee Williams' South | 1973-01-01 | |
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Scorpio | McLeod | 1973-04-11 |
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The Wrath of God | Col. Santilla | 1972-07-14 |
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Red Sky at Morning | Jimbob Buel | 1971-05-12 |
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Doctors' Wives | Mort Dellman | 1971-02-03 |
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Raid on Rommel | Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie | 1971-02-12 |
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Goodbye, Raggedy Ann | Paul Jamison | 1971-10-22 |
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Anne of the Thousand Days | Cromwell | 1969-12-18 |
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Les ludions | 1965-01-01 | |
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Wuthering Heights | Hindley | 1958-05-09 |
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War Drums | Chino | 1957-03-21 |
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Passport to Treason | Pietro | 1956-01-01 |
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Breakaway | First Kidnapper | 1956-07-16 |
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Bond of Fear | Dewar | 1956-04-01 |
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Barbados Quest | Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos) | 1955-07-01 |