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.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Nick Papadakis
Age 52 (now 71)
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
as Baltar
Age 50 (now 71)
Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming
as Baltar
Age 70 (now 71)
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
as Richard Eberle
Age 69 (now 71)
The Windsor Protocol
as Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield
Age 69 (now 71)
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
as Serge Kujawa
Age 60 (now 71)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Nick Papadakis
Age 52 (now 71)
The Paradise Connection
as Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles
Age 50 (now 71) Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
as Baltar
Age 50 (now 71)
The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
as Moroni
Age 47 (now 71)
Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
as Numan Menemengioglu
Age 44 (now 71)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Lestrade / Moriarty
Age 56 (now 71) The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Carter Talbot
Age 56 (now 71)
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
The Six Million Dollar Man
as General Norbukov
Age 45 (now 71)
Mission: Impossible
as Chief of Internal Security Manuel Ferrar
Age 37 (now 71) Mission: Impossible
as Commissioner Taal Jankowski
Age 37 (now 71)
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Moroni
Age 25 (now 71)
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Also Known As
John Collicos
IMDB
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