Walker Boone
Canadian actor (1944–2021)
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Walker Boone (born Theodore "Ted" Nicoloff; 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.
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 changing to a teaching career in Ontario and London. In the 1980s, he left teaching to be an actor.[2]
Personal life
He had two children, Jason and Larissa Nicoloff, one grandchild and a partner, Vicki. He also owned a farm.[3]
Death
Boone died 29 January 2021, aged 76. Details of his death were not made available to the public until August 11 of that same 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 | Elevator Policeman | |
| 1983 | Spasms | Sergeant Brody | |
| 1984 | He's Fried, She's Fried[5] | Moussaka Husband | |
| 1985 | The Execution of Raymond Graham[6] | Unknown | |
| 1986 | Youngblood | Assistant Coach | |
| 1987 | Blue Monkey | Johnson | |
| 1987 | Nightstick[7] | Roger Bantam | |
| 1990 | Murder Times Seven[8] | Loving Couple | |
| 1991 | F/X2 | Mansion Guard #1 | |
| 1991 | The Return of Eliot Ness[9] | 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 | Counterstrike | Buddy Lightstone | Episode: "The Three Tramps" |
| 1993 | Counterstrike | Bill Kaskins | Episode: "Muerte" |
| 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 |