Walker Boone

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

Walker Boone, born Theodore "Ted" Nicoloff May 4, 1941,[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 2021.[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
1992–1993 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

  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 Execution of Raymond Graham (1985)".
  7. ^ "Nightstick (1987)".
  8. ^ "Murder Times Seven (1990)".
  9. ^ "The Return of Eliot Ness (1991)".