John Colicos
Birthday: 1928-12-10 | Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJohn 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
Role
as Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield
as Richard Eberle
as Senator Donald Wilson
as Charles Evers
as Serge Kujawa
as Anthony Podopolis
as General Howard
as Self - Narrator
as Nick Papadakis
as Baltar
as Captain DeWitt
as Inspector Barnes
as The Governor
as Allan Quatermain
as Baltar
as Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles
as Count Baltar
as Bernard DeMarigny
as Moroni
as Vincent Karbone
as Joe Ruby
as Narrator
as Cornelius Van Horne
as McLeod
as Col. Santilla
as Jimbob Buel
as Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie
