
John Colicos
Known for ActingBorn 1928-12-10Died 2000-03-06Toronto, 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.Read more
Movies & web series
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American Caesar
1983 · Movie
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Laughter in My Soul
1983 · Movie
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Tennessee Williams' South
1973 · Movie
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The Hecklers
1975 · Movie
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The National Dream
1974 · Series
Cyrano De Bergerac
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Cyrano De Bergerac
1962 · Movie
Armchair Mystery Theatre
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Armchair Mystery Theatre
1960 · Series
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · Series
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X-Men
1992 · Series
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The Starlost
1973 · Series
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Series
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The Starlost: The Beginning
1980 · Movie
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The Paradise Connection
1979 · Movie
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Star Trek
1966 · Series
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Les ludions
1965 · Movie
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Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
1989 · Movie
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Wuthering Heights
1958 · Movie
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Night Gallery
1970 · Series
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The Wonderful World of Disney
1954 · Series
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Quincy, M.E.
1976 · Series
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The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
1976 · Movie
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Mission: Impossible
1966 · Series
Profiles in Courage
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Profiles in Courage
1964 · Series
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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · Series
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The Six Million Dollar Man
1974 · Series
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Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming
1999 · Movie
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The Last Don
1997 · Series
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Petrocelli
1974 · Series
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It Takes a Thief
1968 · Series
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The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977 · Series
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Battlestar Galactica
1978 · Series
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Hawaii Five-O
1968 · Series
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Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
1979 · Movie
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Red Sky at Morning
1971 · Movie
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Anne of the Thousand Days
1969 · Movie
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The Bastard
1978 · Series
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The Changeling
1980 · Movie
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Vega$
1978 · Series
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Wonder Woman
1975 · Series
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The Name of the Game
1968 · Series
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Battlestar Galactica
1978 · Movie
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Bronk
1975 · Series
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The Magician
1973 · Series
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Charlie's Angels
1976 · Series
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Switch
1975 · Series
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Conquest of the Earth
1980 · Movie
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Mannix
1967 · Series
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The High Chaparral
1967 · Series