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| Walker Boone | |
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| Born | Theodore Nicoloff (1944-05-04)May 4, 1944 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 29, 2021(2021-01-29) (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–2012 |
| Children | 2 |
Theodore "Ted" Nicoloff, better known as Walker Boone (May 4, 1944 – January 29, 2021), was a Canadian 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. He also garnered minor fame for his role as Commander Lynch in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Early life and career
Boone was born on May 4, 1944, as Theodore Nicoloff in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the McGill University Faculty of Law before embarking on a teaching career in Ontario and London. In the 1980s, he left his teaching career behind to take up a career in acting.
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.
Death
Boone died on January 29, 2021, at the age of 76. News of his death were not made available to the public until August 11 of that year.
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 | Elevator Policeman | |
| 1983 | Spasms | Sergeant Brody | |
| 1984 | He's Fried, She's Fried | Moussaka Husband | |
| 1985 | The Execution of Raymond Graham | Unknown | |
| 1986 | Youngblood | Assistant Coach | |
| 1987 | Blue Monkey | Johnson | |
| 1987 | Nightstick | Roger Bantam | |
| 1990 | Murder Times Seven | Loving Couple | |
| 1991 | F/X2 | Mansion Guard #1 | |
| 1991 | The Return of Eliot Ness | Bouncer | |
| 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 | Unknown | 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 | Unknown | 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 | Episode: "Skin of Evil" |
| 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 | Unknown | 1 episode |
| 1991 | The Return of Elliot Ness | Bouncer | Television film |
| 1991 | Super Mario World | Mario (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1992–1993 | Counterstrike | Bill Kaskins / Bobby | 2 episodes |
| 1993 | Matrix | Richard Frielich | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Due South | Crew Chief | 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 | Sergeant 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 | Dr. Selden | 1 episode |
References
- "Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone - View Obituary & Service Information". Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone Obituary. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- "The Voice Of Mario From The Early '90s Has Passed Away". Nintendo Life. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- "Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone - View Obituary & Service Information". Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone Obituary. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- Brian (2021-08-11). "Walker Boone, voice of Mario in two '90s animated shows, has passed away". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- "He's Fried, She's Fried (1984)".
- "The Execution of Raymond Graham (1985)".
- "Nightstick (1987)".
- "Murder Times Seven (1990)".
- "The Return of Eliot Ness (1991)".
External links
- Walker Boone at IMDb