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
Olaf's Frozen Adventure
(2017)
Mr. Olsen (voice)
Gamer
(2009)
Chief of Staff
The Fisher King
(1991)
TV Executive
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
(1992)
Dr. Victor Mott
Reign Over Me
(2007)
Nigel Pennington
Woman on Top
(2000)
Alex Reeves
Fearless
(1993)
Jeff Gordon
Multiplicity
(1996)
Ted
Visions
(2015)
Victor Napoli
Pathology
(2008)
Dr. Quentin Morris
Bad Influence
(1990)
Howard
The Onion Field
(1979)
LAPD Lieutenant
The Bastard
(1978)
Lt. Stark
Good Advice
(2001)
Ted
Gen 13
(2000)
Colonel John 'Jack' Lynch (voice)
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
Angel of Death
(1990)
Jeffrey
Taking Care of Business
(1990)
Ted Bradford Jr.
Bad Influence
(1990)
Howard
The Fisher King
(1991)
TV Executive
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
(1991)
Self
Missing Pieces
(1992)
Paul / Walter Thackary
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
(1992)
Dr. Victor Mott
Fearless
(1993)
Jeff Gordon
Arcade
(1993)
Difford
Deep Red
(1994)
Thomas Newmeyer
Schemes
(1994)
Arthur Martin
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
(1994)
Self
Without Warning
(1994)
Barry Steinbrenner
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
(1994)
Q
Evolver
(1995)
Russell Bennett
Multiplicity
(1996)
Ted
Raven Hawk
(1996)
Stansfield
Final Descent
(1997)
Capt. George W. Bouchard
Trekkies
(1997)
Self
The Lost World
(1998)
Lord John Roxton
You Lucky Dog
(1998)
Lyle Windsor
Final Run
(1999)
George Bouchard
Border Line
(1999)
Rolf Berger
Woman on Top
(2000)
Alex Reeves
Gen 13
(2000)
Colonel John 'Jack' Lynch (voice)
Good Advice
(2001)
Ted
Return to Area 51
(2002)
Narrator
The Big Time
(2002)
Vaughn Clay
Burl's
(2003)
Mr Cooper
Darklight
(2004)
Faith Director Chapel
The Eavesdropper
(2004)
Dr. Gene Kramer
Reign Over Me
(2007)
Nigel Pennington
Pathology
(2008)
Dr. Quentin Morris
My Apocalypse
(2008)
Nathan Eastman
Crank: High Voltage
(2009)
Fish Halman
Gamer
(2009)
Chief of Staff
Zombie Hamlet
(2012)
Jerry
CLONED: The Recreator Chronicles
(2012)
Dr. Frank Miller
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
(2012)
Himself
Chaos on the Bridge
(2014)
Self
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Keys of Friendship
(2014)
Discord
Hypnotized
(2015)
Visions
(2015)
Victor Napoli
50 Years of Star Trek
(2016)
Self
Olaf's Frozen Adventure
(2017)
Mr. Olsen (voice)
Remembering Leonard: His Life, Legacy and Battle with COPD
(2017)
Himself
The Late Batsby
(2018)
Victor Freeze/Mr. Freeze (voice)
My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever
(2018)
Discord
Buttons
(2018)
Dr. Johnson
Resurrect
(2018)
Warren
When the Train Stops
(2019)
Jason Booth
Ayreon: Electric Castle Live And Other Tales
(2020)
Narrator
Manipulated
(2021)
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
(2023)
Q (uncredited)
Writing
Production