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.

Most Known For

Star Trek

as Kor

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

as Kor

Mission: Impossible

as Chief of Internal Security Manuel Ferrar

Mission: Impossible

as Commissioner Taal Jankowski

Mission: Impossible

as Milos Kuro

The Six Million Dollar Man

as General Norbukov

Hawaii Five-O

as Lorenzo Corman

Hawaii Five-O

as Mr. Thorncrest

Charlie's Angels

as Anton Karazna

Quincy, M.E.

Mannix

as Eddie Lee Prentiss

Mannix

as Dr. Myles Considine

Mannix

as Lytell

Mannix

as David Barker

Mannix

as Alton K. Moore

Mannix

as Duke Benedict

Studio One

as Gold Root

Battlestar Galactica

as Count Baltar

X-Men

as Apocalypse (voice)

Night Gallery

as Survivor (segment "Lone Survivor")