John Colicos

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 Londons 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 Treks 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 XMen 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