John de Lancie (born March 20, 1948) is an American actor. He has been active in screen and television roles since 1977 and has been featured for several recurring roles on American television series, including Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager, Colonel Frank Simmons in Stargate SG-1, Donald Margolis in Breaking Bad, and Discord in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
Known For
Crank: High Voltage
(2009)
Fish Halman
Multiplicity
(1996)
Ted
Gamer
(2009)
Chief of Staff
Olaf's Frozen Adventure
(2017)
Mr. Olsen (voice)
Pathology
(2008)
Dr. Quentin Morris
The Fisher King
(1991)
TV Executive
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
(1992)
Dr. Victor Mott
Fearless
(1993)
Jeff Gordon
Visions
(2015)
Victor Napoli
Reign Over Me
(2007)
Nigel Pennington
Woman on Top
(2000)
Alex Reeves
Gen 13
(2000)
Colonel John 'Jack' Lynch (voice)
Good Advice
(2001)
Ted
The Captains
(2011)
Self
Bad Influence
(1990)
Howard
Darklight
(2004)
Faith Director Chapel
Full Filmography
Acting
Legacy
(1975)
SST: Death Flight
(1977)
Bob Connors
The Bastard
(1978)
Lt. Stark
The Lazarus Syndrome
(1978)
EKG Doctor (uncredited)
The Onion Field
(1979)
LAPD Lieutenant
Nightside
(1980)
Willy Potts
Loving Couples
(1980)
Allan
The Miracle of Kathy Miller
(1981)
Dr. Christensen
On Fire
(1987)
Bobby Holicker
Get Smart, Again!
(1989)
Maj. Waterhouse
Taking Care of Business
(1990)
Ted Bradford Jr.
Angel of Death
(1990)
Jeffrey
Bad Influence
(1990)
Howard
The Fisher King
(1991)
TV Executive
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
(1991)
Self
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
(1992)
Dr. Victor Mott
Missing Pieces
(1992)
Paul / Walter Thackary
Arcade
(1993)
Difford
Fearless
(1993)
Jeff Gordon
Deep Red
(1994)
Thomas Newmeyer
Without Warning
(1994)
Barry Steinbrenner
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
(1994)
Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
(1994)
Q
Schemes
(1994)
Arthur Martin
Evolver
(1995)
Russell Bennett
Raven Hawk
(1996)
Stansfield
Multiplicity
(1996)
Ted
Final Descent
(1997)
Capt. George W. Bouchard
Trekkies
(1997)
Self
You Lucky Dog
(1998)
Lyle Windsor
The Lost World
(1998)
Lord John Roxton
Final Run
(1999)
George Bouchard
Border Line
(1999)
Rolf Berger
Gen 13
(2000)
Colonel John 'Jack' Lynch (voice)
Woman on Top
(2000)
Alex Reeves
Good Advice
(2001)
Ted
The Big Time
(2002)
Vaughn Clay
Return to Area 51
(2002)
Narrator
Burl's
(2003)
Mr Cooper
The Eavesdropper
(2004)
Dr. Gene Kramer
Darklight
(2004)
Faith Director Chapel
Reign Over Me
(2007)
Nigel Pennington
My Apocalypse
(2008)
Nathan Eastman
Pathology
(2008)
Dr. Quentin Morris
Crank: High Voltage
(2009)
Fish Halman
Gamer
(2009)
Chief of Staff
The Captains
(2011)
Self
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
(2012)
Himself
CLONED: The Recreator Chronicles
(2012)
Dr. Frank Miller
Zombie Hamlet
(2012)
Jerry
Chaos on the Bridge
(2014)
Self
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Keys of Friendship
(2014)
Discord
Visions
(2015)
Victor Napoli
Hypnotized
(2015)
50 Years of Star Trek
(2016)
Self
Remembering Leonard: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD
(2017)
Himself
Olaf's Frozen Adventure
(2017)
Mr. Olsen (voice)
The Late Batsby
(2018)
Victor Freeze/Mr. Freeze (voice)
Buttons
(2018)
Dr. Johnson
Resurrect
(2018)
Warren
My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever
(2018)
Discord
When the Train Stops
(2019)
Jason Booth
Manipulated
(2019)
Ayreon: Electric Castle Live And Other Tales
(2020)
Narrator
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
(2023)
Q (uncredited)
IDENTITEAZE
(2024)
Steve
Writing
Production