Walker Boone

Theodore "Ted" Nicoloff, better known as Walker Boone (May 4, 1944 – January 29, 2021),[1] 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.

Walker Boone
Born
Theodore Nicoloff

(1944-05-04)May 4, 1944
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 29, 2021(2021-01-29) (aged 76)
OccupationActor
Years active1980–2012
Children2

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.[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 were not made available to the public until August 11 of that year.[4]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1980DeadlineNewscaster
1981The Last ChasePoliceman #1
1981GasGangster 1 (Dutch)
1982Hard FeelingsStanley
1982Visiting HoursElevator Policeman
1983SpasmsSergeant Brody
1984He's Fried, She's Fried[5]Moussaka Husband
1985The Exeuction of Raymond Graham[6]Unknown
1986YoungbloodAssistant Coach
1987Blue MonkeyJohnson
1987Nightstick[7]Roger Bantam
1990Murder Times Seven[8]Loving Couple
1991F/X2Mansion Guard #1
1991The Return of Eliot Ness[9]Bouncer
1992Snake Eater III: His LawLieutenant DurkeeDirect-to-video
1996Balance of PowerCharlie
1996Darkman III: Die Darkman DieSergeant TroyDirect-to-video
2009Totally Spies! The MoviePeppy Wolfman (voice)English dub
2011Leafie, A Hen into the WildFarmer (voice)English dub

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1981–1983The Littlest HoboUnknown3 episodes
1984He's Fired, She's HiredMoussaka HusbandTelevision film
1985–1987Night HeatJerry Laws / Al Edwards / Alfred Windsor7 episodes
1985–1987Seeing ThingsVinnie2 episodes
1985The Execution of Raymond GrahamUnknownTelevision film
1986Kay O'BrienLee Villaneuva1 episode
1986The High Price of PassionBartenderTelevision film
1987Check It Out!Mr. Campbell1 episode
1987NightstickRoger BantamTelevision film
1988Star Trek: The Next GenerationCommander Leland T. LynchEpisode: "Skin of Evil"
1988War of the WorldsPrison Guard1 episode
1989The HitchhikerNigel1 episode
1990Murder Times SevenLoving CoupleTelevision film
1990The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3Mario (voice)25 episodes
1990–1991E.N.G.Officer #1 / Grady2 episodes
1991My Secret IdentityDetective1 episode
1991Tropical HeatUnknown1 episode
1991The Return of Elliot NessBouncerTelevision film
1991Super Mario WorldMario (voice)13 episodes
1992–1993CounterstrikeBill Kaskins / Bobby2 episodes
1993MatrixRichard Frielich1 episode
1994Due SouthCrew Chief1 episode
1996Psi FactorBarney1 episode
1998Earth: Final ConflictWillie Collier1 episode
1998Highlander: The RavenDetective Chapman1 episode
2000The Wonderful World of DisneyCIA Agent1 episode
2000On Hostile GroundPoly-U-BossTelevision film
2001Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of CamelotSteve ClarkTelevision film
2001DocBob Jankowski1 episode
2002Guilt by AssociationLarryTelevision film
2003Blue MurderManuel Ramos1 episode
2003Mafia DoctorPaul MoriTelevision film
2005Sue Thomas: F.B.EyeSergeant O'Leary1 episode
2005Kevin HillCaptain Donald Burroughs1 episode
2006ReGenesisAgent Miller1 episode
2009FlashpointDetective Keach1 episode
2012Warehouse 13Dr. Selden1 episode

References
  1. "Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone - View Obituary & Service Information". Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone Obituary. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  2. "The Voice Of Mario From The Early '90s Has Passed Away". Nintendo Life. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  3. "Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone - View Obituary & Service Information". Theodore Nicoloff - a.k.a. Walker Boone Obituary. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  4. Brian (2021-08-11). "Walker Boone, voice of Mario in two '90s animated shows, has passed away". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  5. "He's Fried, She's Fried (1984)".
  6. "The Exeuction of Raymond Graham (1985)".
  7. "Nightstick (1987)".
  8. "Murder Times Seven (1990)".
  9. "The Return of Eliot Ness (1991)".
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