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.
Acted in 77
1990s
- 1998
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
Richard Eberle
- 1997
The Last Don
Eli Marrion · 1 episode
- 1995
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Love & Hate: The Story of Colin and Joanne Thatcher
Serge Kujawa
- 1988
Shadow Dancing
Anthony Podopolis
- 1987
Nowhere to Hide
General Howard
- 1985
- 1983
- 1981
- 1980
Conquest of the Earth
Baltar
Phobia
Inspector Barnes
The Starlost: The Beginning
The Governor
1970s
- 1979
The Paradise Connection
Maj. Derek Barclay-Battles
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
Baltar
- 1978
The Bastard
Lord North · 1 episode
- 1977
- 1976
Breaking Point
Vincent Karbone
The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper
Moroni
- 1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Joe Ruby
- 1974
Salty
Dobbs · 1 episode
The National Dream
Cornelius Van Horne · 7 episodes
- 1973
Portrait: A Man Whose Name Was John
Numan Menemengioglu
- 1972
The Wrath of God
Col. Santilla
- 1971
Goodbye, Raggedy Ann
Paul Jamison
Red Sky at Morning
Jimbob Buel
Doctors' Wives
Mort Dellman
- 1970
The Young Rebels
TV
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
- 1965
- 1961
- 1960
1950s
- 1958
Wuthering Heights
Hindley Earnshaw
- 1957
- 1956
Breakaway
First Kidnapper
Bond of Fear
Dewar
- 1955
Barbados Quest
Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos)
- 1954
- 1952
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Lucentio, Tom Pettigrew, Comte de Guiche · 1 episode
1940s
- 1948
Appearances4
1980s
- 1983
American Caesar
Self - Narrator
Laughter in My Soul
Narrator
1970s
- 1975
The Hecklers
Narrator
- 1973
Tennessee Williams' South
Self - Rev. Dr. T. Lawrence Shannon