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John Colicos, actor
Actor

John Colicos: Movies & Box Office

films
27
on screen
1955–1999
box office
$907K
Born
December 10, 1928
Birthplace
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1950-1999
Spouses
Mona McHenry
Children
2
Biggest hits

The Best John Colicos Movies

The films of John Colicos that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Nowhere to Hide (1987) leads with $847K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

John Colicos's Career in Numbers

John Colicos's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Colicos works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Barbados Quest (1955) to Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

John Colicos Movies by Decade

  1. 1950s 6
  2. 1960s 1
  3. 1970s 12
  4. 1980s 4
  5. 1990s 4

The 1970s were John Colicos's busiest decade, with 12 films.

John Colicos Movies by Genre

  • Action 5
  • Thriller 4
  • Drama 4
  • Crime 3
  • Adventure 2
  • Western 2
  • Romance 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Horror 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Action is the genre John Colicos has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of thriller (4).

John Colicos Career Milestones

First film
Barbados Quest 1955
Biggest box office hit
Nowhere to Hide $847K worldwide
27 credits

John Colicos Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Colicos is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is John Colicos?

John Colicos was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1928. Credited on films since 1955, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

John Colicos, a renowned Canadian actor, began his career with the Canadian Art Theatre and the Montreal Repertory Theatre. His talents did not go unnoticed as he was awarded best actor at the 1951 Dominion Drama Festival. His remarkable skill in acting led him to the Old Vic company in England, then to CBC Radio doubling in dramas and finally to television screens on a global scale. His many stage appearances included Mary Stuart at the Phoenix Theatre in New York City, Troilus and Cressida at the Stratford Festival, and King Lear. His television adaptations included Oliver Twist, The Secret Storm, Anne of the Thousand Days, and The Starlost. On American television, John established himself as a leading figure in science-fiction, portraying the first Klingon on the Star Trek franchise, Commander Kor. His role was reprised after a quarter-century in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine between 1994 and 1998. Colicos' continued involvement with science fiction landed him roles in Battlestar Galactica and General Hospital. He was also the voice behind the X-Men villain Apocalypse/En Sabah Nur, and Quinn in the first season of War of the Worlds.

Works with

Who John Colicos Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Colicos shares the most films with. Lorne Greene comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Richard Burton (3).

FAQ

John Colicos: Questions & Answers

How many movies John Colicos has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has John Colicos been in?

John Colicos is credited on 27 films, from 1955 to 1999. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Colicos's highest-grossing movie?

Nowhere to Hide (1987) is John Colicos's biggest box office hit, with $847K worldwide, ahead of Phobia (1980) ($59.2K). Across every film with box office figures, John Colicos's movies have made $907K.

John Colicos's biggest hits

What is John Colicos's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Colicos's filmography is Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999), in the role of Baltar.

Who does John Colicos work with most often?

John Colicos shares the most films with Lorne Greene (4 films), Richard Burton (3 films) and Tom Conway (2 films).

The Best John Colicos Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.

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