John Colicos
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.
Filmography (85 titles)
7.0MovieBattlestar Galactica: The Second Coming
Baltar · 1999
6.2MovieMy Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
Richard Eberle · 1998
4.8MovieThe Windsor Protocol
Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield · 1998
7.0ShowThe Last Don
Eli Marrion · 1997
5.3MovieNo Contest
Senator Donald Wilson · 1995
7.9ShowStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
Kor · 1993
8.2ShowX-Men
Apocalypse (voice) · 1992
4.7MovieIn Defense of a Married Man
Charles Evers · 1990
7.7MovieLove & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
Serge Kujawa · 1989
4.2MovieShadow Dancing
Anthony Podopolis · 1988
6.4ShowWar of the Worlds
Quinn · 1988
6.5MovieNowhere to Hide
General Howard · 1987
7.2ShowThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Carter Talbot · 1985
6.3ShowThe Hitchhiker
Mr. Stregga · 1983
6.6ShowScarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
10.0MovieAmerican Caesar
Self - Narrator · 1983
10.0MovieLaughter in My Soul
Narrator · 1983
6.5MovieThe Postman Always Rings Twice
Nick Papadakis · 1981
6.5MovieConquest of the Earth
Baltar · 1980
4.4MoviePhobia
Inspector Barnes · 1980
7.0MovieThe Changeling
Captain DeWitt · 1980
8.0MovieThe Starlost: The Beginning
The Governor · 1980
8.0MovieThe Paradise Connection
Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles · 1979
7.1MovieMission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
Baltar · 1979
4.9MovieKing Solomon's Treasure
Allan Quatermain · 1979
6.9MovieBattlestar Galactica
Baltar · 1978
6.9ShowVega$
Dr. Victor Durrand · 1978
7.1ShowBattlestar Galactica
Count Baltar · 1978
7.0ShowThe Bastard
Lord North · 1978
7.1ShowThe Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977