Walker Boone
| Walker Boone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Theodore Nicoloff May 4, 1944 |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1980–2012 |
Theodore "Ted" Nicoloff, better known as Walker Boone (May 4, 1944 – January 29, 2021), [1] was a Canadian actor and voice actor. He was best known as the voice of the Nintendo character Mario in the DIC-produced animated series The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World as well as his role as Commander Lynch in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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Early life and career
Boone was born on May 4, 1944 as Theodore Nicoloff. He attended the McGill University Faculty of Law before embarking on a teaching career in Ontario and London. In the 1980's, he left his teaching career behind to take up acting, where he made a name for himself through his appearances in various American television shows.[2]
Personal life
He had two children, Jason and Larissa Nicoloff, one grandchild named Savannah and a partner known as Vicki. He also owned a Farm which he was said to tightly maintain.[3]
Death
Boone died on January 29, 2021, at the age of 76. News of his death was not made aware to the public until August 11 of that year.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Deadline | Newscaster | |
| 1981 | The Last Chase | Policeman #1 | |
| 1981 | Gas | Gangster 1 (Dutch) | |
| 1982 | Hard Feelings | Stanley | |
| 1982 | Visiting Hours | Evevator Policeman | |
| 1983 | Spasms | Sergeant Brody | |
| 1986 | Youngblood | Assistant Coach | |
| 1987 | Blue Monkey | Johnson | |
| 1991 | F/X2 | Mansion Guard #1 | |
| 1992 | Snake Eater III: His Law | Lieutenant Durkee | Direct-to-video |
| 1996 | Balance of Power | Charlie | |
| 1996 | Darkman III: Die Darkman Die | Sergeant Troy | Direct-to-video |
| 2009 | Totally Spies! The Movie | Peppy Wolfman (voice) | English dub |
| 2011 | Leafie, A Hen into the Wild | Farmer (voice) | English dub |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1983 | The Littlest Hobo | 3 episodes | |
| 1984 | He's Fired, She's Hired | Moussaka Husband | Television film |
| 1985–1987 | Night Heat | Jerry Laws / Al Edwards / Alfred Windsor | 7 episodes |
| 1985–1987 | Seeing Things | Vinnie | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | The Execution of Raymond Graham | Television film | |
| 1986 | Kay O'Brien | Lee Villaneuva | 1 episode |
| 1986 | The High Price of Passion | Bartender | Television film |
| 1987 | Check It Out! | Mr. Campbell | 1 episode |
| 1987 | Nightstick | Roger Bantam | Television film |
| 1988 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Commander Leland T. Lynch | 1 episode |
| 1988 | War of the Worlds | Prison Guard | 1 episode |
| 1989 | The Hitchhiker | Nigel | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Murder Times Seven | Loving Couple | Television film |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | Mario (voice) | 25 episodes |
| 1990–1991 | E.N.G. | Officer #1 / Grady | 2 episodes |
| 1991 | My Secret Identity | Detective | 1 episode |
| 1991 | Tropical Heat | 1 episode | |
| 1991 | The Return of Elliot Ness | Bouncer | Television film |
| 1991 | Super Mario World | Mario (voice) | |
| 1992–1993 | Counterstrike | Bill Kaskins / Bobby | 2 episodes |
| 1993 | Matrix | Richard Frielich | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Due South | Crew Cheif | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Psi Factor | Barney | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Earth: Final Conflict | Willie Collier | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Highlander: The Raven | Detective Chapman | 1 episode |
| 2000 | The Wonderful World of Disney | CIA Agent | 1 episode |
| 2000 | On Hostile Ground | Poly-U-Boss | Television film |
| 2001 | Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot | Steve Clark | Television film |
| 2001 | Doc | Bob Jankowski | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Guilt by Association | Larry | Television film |
| 2003 | Blue Murder | Manuel Ramos | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Mafia Doctor | Paul Mori | Television film |
| 2005 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Sargent O'Leary | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Kevin Hill | Captain Donald Burroughs | 1 episode |
| 2006 | ReGenesis | Agent Miller | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Detective Keach | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Warehouse 13 | Doctor Selden | 1 episode |
References
- ↑ "Theodore Nicoloff – a.k.a. Walker Boone Obituary – Visitation & Funeral Information" https://www.aftercare.org/m/obituaries/Theodore-Nicoloff-A-K-A-Walker-Boone/Memories
- ↑ "The Voice Of Mario From The Early '90s Has Passed Away – Nintendo Life" https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/the_voice_of_mario_from_the_early_90s_has_passed_away
- ↑ "Theodore Nicoloff – a.k.a. Walker Boone Obituary – Visitation & Funeral Information" https://www.aftercare.org/m/obituaries/Theodore-Nicoloff-A-K-A-Walker-Boone/Memories
- ↑ "Walker Boone, voice of Mario in two '90s animated shows, has passed away – Nintendo Everything" https://nintendoeverything.com/walker-boone-voice-of-mario-in-two-90s-animated-shows-has-passed-away/
