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John Colicos
Known for: ActingJohn 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 20
Battlestar Galactica
as Count Baltar 
The Changeling
as Captain DeWitt 
Battlestar Galactica
as Baltar 
Scorpio
as McLeod 
The Postman Always Rings Twice
as Nick Papadakis 
Anne of the Thousand Days
as Cromwell 
Drum
as Bernard DeMarigny 
Raid on Rommel
as Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie 
Conquest of the Earth
as Baltar 
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
as Baltar 
In Defense of a Married Man
as Charles Evers 
The Windsor Protocol
as Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield 
Wuthering Heights
as Hindley Earnshaw 
King Solomon's Treasure
as Allan Quatermain 
No Contest
as Senator Donald Wilson 
Phobia
as Inspector Barnes 
Nowhere to Hide
as General Howard 
Barbados Quest
as Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos) 
War Drums
as Chino 
My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story
as Richard Eberle