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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My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story | Richard Eberle | 1998-11-17 |
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The Windsor Protocol | Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield | 1998-11-10 |
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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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Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack | Baltar | 1979-08-09 |
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The Paradise Connection | Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles | 1979-09-15 |
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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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The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper | Moroni | 1976-01-11 |
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Breaking Point | Vincent Karbone | 1976-06-02 |
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Drum | Bernard DeMarigny | 1976-07-30 |
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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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Goodbye, Raggedy Ann | Paul Jamison | 1971-10-22 |
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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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Red Sky at Morning | Jimbob Buel | 1971-05-12 |
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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 Earnshaw | 1958-05-09 |
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War Drums | Chino | 1957-03-21 |
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Bond of Fear | Dewar | 1956-04-01 |
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Breakaway | First Kidnapper | 1956-07-16 |
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Passport to Treason | Pietro | 1956-01-01 |
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Barbados Quest | Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos) | 1955-07-01 |