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
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.
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
- 1950s 6
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 12
- 1980s 4
- 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
- Newest film
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming 1999
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.
- 1999
Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming as Baltar · Action - 1998
The Windsor Protocol as Gerhardt Heinzer / Albert Greenfield · Tv movie - 1995
No Contest as Senator Donald Wilson · Thriller - 1990
In Defense of a Married Man as Charles Evers · Crime - 1987
Nowhere to Hide as General Howard · Thriller Worldwide box office: $847K - 1980
Conquest of the Earth as Baltar · Adventure - 1980
Phobia as Inspector Barnes · Thriller Worldwide box office: $59.2K - 1980
The Changeling Horror Worldwide box office: $147 - 1979
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack as Baltar · Sci-Fi - 1978
Battlestar Galactica Action - 1978
The Bastard as Lord North · War - 1976
Drum as Bernard DeMarigny · Action - 1976
Breaking Point as Vincent Karbone · Thriller - 1975
A Matter of Wife… and Death as Joe Ruby · Drama - 1973
Scorpio Action Worldwide box office: $11 - 1973
Tennessee Williams’ South Documentary - 1972
The Wrath of God as Col. Santilla · Western - 1971
Red Sky at Morning as Jimbob Buel · Romance - 1971
Raid on Rommel as Sgt. Maj. Allan MacKenzie · Action - 1971
Doctors’ Wives as Mort Dellman · Drama - 1969
Anne of the Thousand Days as Cromwell · Romance - 1958
Wuthering Heights as Hindley · Drama - 1957
War Drums as Chino · Western - 1956
Breakaway as First Kidnapper · Crime - 1956
Bond of Fear as Dewar · Crime - 1956
Passport to Treason as Pietro · Drama - 1955
Barbados Quest as Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos) · Adventure
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.
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).
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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