John Colicos

Career overview

John Colicos was a celebrated Canadian actor born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose career spanned extensive work on stage and screen in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He began his career in Canadian theater and became noted for his Shakespearean roles on stage, particularly with the Stratford Festival. He also achieved the distinction of being the youngest actor to play King Lear at London's Old Vic. His authoritative presence on stage and screen contributed to many memorable roles throughout his career.

Colicos became especially well-known to science fiction fans for his portrayal of Commander Kor, the first Klingon ever depicted in Star Trek’s Original Series episode Errand of Mercy in 1967, a role he later reprised in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Additionally, he played Count Baltar in the original Battlestar Galactica series. Throughout his extensive career, he accumulated 85 known acting credits across movies and television shows.

He lived from December 10, 1928, until his death on March 6, 2000, passing away at the age of 71. He was also known by the alternate name John Collic and held the honor of OOnt. His contributions to theater and science fiction television left a lasting legacy that remains recognized by audiences and fans across multiple countries.