John Colicos
Acting
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
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movieMy Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
1998
Richard Eberle
movieThe Windsor Protocol
1998
Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield
tvThe Last Don
1997
Eli Marrion
movieNo Contest
1995
Senator Donald Wilson
tvX-Men
1992
Apocalypse (voice)
movieIn Defense of a Married Man
1990
Charles Evers
movieShadow Dancing
1988
Anthony Podopolis
movieNowhere to Hide
1987
General Howard
tvThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Carter Talbot / Lestrade / Moriarty
tvThe Hitchhiker
1983
Mr. Stregga
movieAmerican Caesar
1983
Self - Narrator
movieLaughter in My Soul
1983
Narrator
movieThe Postman Always Rings Twice
1981
Nick Papadakis
moviePhobia
1980
Inspector Barnes
movieThe Changeling
1980
Captain DeWitt
movieThe Starlost: The Beginning
1980
The Governor
movieThe Paradise Connection
1979
Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles
movieKing Solomon's Treasure
1979
Allan Quatermain
tvVega$
1978
Dr. Victor Durrand
tvBattlestar Galactica
1978
Count Baltar
tvThe Bastard
1978
Lord North
tvCharlie's Angels
1976
Anton Karazna
movieDrum
1976
Bernard DeMarigny
movieBreaking Point
1976
Vincent Karbone
tvWonder Woman
1975
Ambassador Orrick
tvSwitch
1975
Gilchrist
movieThe Hecklers
1975
Narrator
tvHarry O
1974
Walter Nesbitt
tvSalty
1974
Dobbs
tvThe National Dream
1974
Cornelius Van Horne
tvThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
General Norbukov
tvThe Magician
1973
Paul Gunther
tvThe Starlost
1973
The Governor
moviePortrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
1973
Numan Menemengioglu
movieScorpio
1973
McLeod
movieThe Wrath of God
1972
Col. Santilla
movieGoodbye, Raggedy Ann
1971
Paul Jamison
movieRed Sky at Morning
1971
Jimbob Buel
movieRaid on Rommel
1971
Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie
movieDoctors' Wives
1971
Mort Dellman
tvNight Gallery
1970
Survivor (segment "Lone Survivor")
tvMedical Center
1969
Harry Weldman
tvThen Came Bronson
1969
Harve Traine
tvHawaii Five-O
1968
Lorenzo Corman / Mr. Thorncrest
tvIt Takes a Thief
1968
The Man
tvMannix
1967
Eddie Lee Prentiss / Dr. Myles Considine / Lytell / David Barker / Alton K. Moore / Duke Benedict
tvThe High Chaparral
1967
Matthew Kendall
tvMission: Impossible
1966
Chief of Internal Security Manuel Ferrar / Commissioner Taal Jankowski / Milos Kuro
tvThe F.B.I.
1965
Logan
Profiles in Courage
1964
Patrick Henry
Cyrano De Bergerac
1962
Comte de Guiche
tvThe Defenders
1961
District Attorney
Festival
1960
Lord Arthur Savile
movieWuthering Heights
1958
Hindley Earnshaw
movieWar Drums
1957
Chino
movieBreakaway
1956
First Kidnapper
tvGunsmoke
1955
Judge Flood
movieBarbados Quest
1955
Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos)
tvOmnibus
1952
Gen. George McClellan
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Lucentio / Tom Pettigrew / Comte de Guiche
tvStudio One
1948
Gold Root