John Colicos was a Canadian-American actor who is best known for Battlestar Galactica (1978), The Changeling (1980), and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981).
Personal and Family Life
John Colicos was born on December 10, 1928, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Mona McHenry from January 11, 1957, until their divorce in 1981, and they had two children together, Nicholas and Edmund Colicos. Colicos had a unique voice that he often used in roles as menacing villains, which became one of his trademarks.
Death and Legacy
John Colicos passed away on March 6, 2000, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, due to a series of heart attacks. He left behind a legacy of notable performances in film and television. His portrayal of sinister characters, particularly the role of Baltar in Battlestar Galactica, has solidified his place in the history of television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Postman Always Rings Twice | 1981-03-20 | Nick Papadakis |
| Anne of the Thousand Days | 1969-12-18 | Cromwell |
| The Changeling | 1980-03-28 | Captain DeWitt |
| Battlestar Galactica | 1978-09-16 | Baltar |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Kor |
| X-Men | 1992-10-31 | Apocalypse (voice) |
| War of the Worlds | 1988-10-07 | Quinn |
| Breaking Point | 1976-06-02 | Vincent Karbone |
| Hawaii Five-O | 1968-09-20 | Lorenzo Corman |
| The Last Don | 1997-05-11 | Eli Marrion |