John de Lancie

John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born March 20, 1948) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, educator, sailor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for his role of Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–present) and as the voice of Discord in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–2019). He is also known for his quite deep, resonant voice. De Lancie performed in Days of Our Lives (1982–1986; 1989–1990) as Eugene Bradford.

De Lancie was featured in several roles on television series, including Frank Simmons in Stargate SG-1 (2001–2002) and Donald Margolis in Breaking Bad (2009–2010). He is noted for his public support of bronies of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom.

Early life
De Lancie was born John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1948 to John and Andrea de Lancie."De Lancie, John 1948-." Contemporary Authors. Gale. 2004. HighBeam Research. 11 Apr. 2015 .

Career
De Lancie attended Kent State University and the Juilliard School. He has appeared in several television series. These include L.A. Law, Days of Our Lives, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Practice, and Picket Fences. He has also appeared in Stargate SG-1, Breaking Bad, and Torchwood: Miracle Day.

Awards and nominations
AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef. Viewers for Quality Television Awards1993Specialty PlayerStar Trek: The Next Generation  Soap Opera Digest Awards1984Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Soap OperaDays of Our Lives 1985Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime SerialDays of Our Lives 1986Outstanding Comic Relief Role on a Daytime SerialDays of Our Lives  Online Film & Television Association 1998Best Host or Performer of a Variety, Musical, or Comedy SpecialBest Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesFired Up NAVGTR Awards2013Performance in a Comedy, LeadQuantum Conundrum  Behind the Voice Actors Awards 2012 Best Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic  2015 Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical2016Best Vocal Ensemble in a Video GameStarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

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