
John Colicos
Biography
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.
Acting (40 movies)

The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981

Nowhere to Hide
1987

The Bastard
1978

Anne of the Thousand Days
1969

The Changeling
1980

Scorpio
1973

Barbados Quest
1955

The Wrath of God
1972

Breaking Point
1976

The Windsor Protocol
1998

Phobia
1980

Raid on Rommel
1971

Bond of Fear
1956

Passport to Treason
1956

Battlestar Galactica
1978

Doctors' Wives
1971

War Drums
1957

Tennessee Williams' South
1973

Breakaway
1956

The Starlost: The Beginning
1980

The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
1976

American Caesar
1983

Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
1989

No Contest
1995

Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
1971

Red Sky at Morning
1971

My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
1998

Drum
1976

Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming
1999

Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
1973

Shadow Dancing
1988

Conquest of the Earth
1980

Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
1979

In Defense of a Married Man
1990

King Solomon's Treasure
1979

The Hecklers
1975

The Paradise Connection
1979

Wuthering Heights
1958

Les ludions
1965

A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
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