About

Known credits:
43
Birthday:
1928-12-10
Place of birth:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website:
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John Colicos

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
1999 Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming Actor Baltar 59
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1998 My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story Actor Richard Eberle 59
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1998 The Windsor Protocol Actor Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield 58
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1995 No Contest Actor Senator Donald Wilson 58
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1990 In Defense of a Married Man Actor Charles Evers 58
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1989 Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher Actor Serge Kujawa 58
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1988 Shadow Dancing Actor Anthony Podopolis 58
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1987 Nowhere to Hide Actor General Howard 58
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1983 American Caesar Actor Self - Narrator N/A
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1981 The Postman Always Rings Twice Actor Nick Papadakis 61
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1980 Conquest of the Earth Actor Baltar 58
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1980 Phobia Actor Inspector Barnes 58
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1980 The Changeling Actor Captain DeWitt 65
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1980 The Starlost: The Beginning Actor The Governor N/A
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1979 The Paradise Connection Actor Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles N/A
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1979 Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack Actor Baltar 59
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1979 King Solomon's Treasure Actor Allan Quatermain 58
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1979 Battlestar Galactica - Brothers of Man Actor Count Baltar N/A
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1978 Battlestar Galactica Actor Baltar 61
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1978 Battlestar Galactica Actor Count Baltar 70
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1978 The Bastard Actor Lord North 58
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1976 Drum Actor Bernard DeMarigny 58
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1976 Breaking Point Actor Vincent Karbone 58
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1976 The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper Actor Moroni 58
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1975 A Matter of Wife... and Death Actor Joe Ruby N/A
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1975 The Hecklers Actor Narrator N/A
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1974 The National Dream Actor Cornelius Van Horne N/A
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1973 Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John Actor Numan Menemengioglu N/A
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1973 Scorpio Actor McLeod 59
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1973 Tennessee Williams' South Actor 58
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1972 The Wrath of God Actor Col. Santilla 58
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1971 Goodbye, Raggedy Ann Actor Paul Jamison N/A
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1971 Red Sky at Morning Actor Jimbob Buel 59
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1971 Raid on Rommel Actor Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie 58
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1971 Doctors' Wives Actor Mort Dellman 58
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1969 Anne of the Thousand Days Actor Cromwell 61
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1965 Les ludions Actor N/A
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1958 Wuthering Heights Actor Hindley N/A
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1957 War Drums Actor Chino 58
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1956 Breakaway Actor First Kidnapper 58
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1956 Bond of Fear Actor Dewar 58
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1956 Passport to Treason Actor Pietro 59
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1955 Barbados Quest Actor Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos) 58
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