History Creator / JohnDeLancie

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', Desmond's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic's'' villain Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and is working on a documentary to help shed some light on the fandom.

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', Desmond's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', and the villain of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic's'' Season 2 premiere Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and is working on a documentary to help shed some light on the fandom.

** If a certain someone at DHX Media hadn't spoken up, the role of [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Discord]] would have gone to [[PoorMansSubstitute someone else]], and de Lancie likely wouldn't have become so enthralled in the brony community.

** If a certain someone at DHX Media hadn't spoken up, the role of [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Discord]] would have gone to some PoorMansSubstitute, and de Lancie likely wouldn't have become so enthralled in the brony community.

* {{Troll}}: He's been known to have some fun with his fans. Case in point: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpRhvg__prw&feature=related: this]].
** There's also [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIVV1rcTU5I this amusing anecdote]]

''Au contraire, mu troper! [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGXJ3bXzZ7M He's back!]]''

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John de Lancie is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', where he was popular enough to return in ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Deep Space Nine'' and ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]''.

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John de Lancie is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', and its [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine spin-off]] [[Series/StarTrekVoyager shows]].

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Voiced badass mentor John Lynch in the ''[[Gen13TheMovie Gen-13]]'' pilot before it was [[ExecutiveMeddling indefinitely shelved by Disney]] (only ever ''[[KeepCirculatingTheTapes officially]]'' released in Europe).

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Voiced badass mentor Lynch in the ''[[Gen13TheMovie Gen-13]]'' pilot before it was [[ExecutiveMeddling indefinitely shelved by Disney]] (only ever ''[[KeepCirculatingTheTapes officially]]'' released in Europe).

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Voiced badass mentor Lynch in the ''Gen13TheMovie'' pilot before it was [[ExecutiveMeddling indefinitely shelved by Disney]] (only ever ''[[KeepCirculatingTheTapes officially]]'' released in Europe).

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Voiced badass mentor Lynch in the ''GenThirteenTheMovie'' pilot before it was [[ExecutiveMeddling indefinitely shelved by Disney]] (only ever ''[[KeepCirculatingTheTapes officially]]'' released in Europe).

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Voiced badass mentor Lynch in the ''GenThirteen'' pilot before it was [[ExecutiveMeddling indefinitely shelved by Disney]] (only ever ''[[KeepCirculatingTheTapes officially]]'' released in Europe).

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Voiced badass mentor Lynch in the ''GenThirteen'' pilot before it was [[ExecutiveMeddling indefinitely shelved by Disney]] (only ever [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes officially]] released in Europe).

As stated above John de Lancie's most famous role is Q from the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise, who despite only being in 8 episodes of TNG, 1 episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', and 3 episodes of ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' became [[EnsembleDarkhorse quite popular]] with the fandom. In one of Q's appearances on ''Voyager'' de Lancie's son Keegan [[RealLifeRelative played Q's son]]. In 1996 he would co-found ''Alien Voices'' with fellow ''Star Trek'' alumni LeonardNimoy, which produced several sci-fi audio productions including answering a question of great importance to humanity - What would happen if [[UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny Spock and Q ever met?]] Turns out something like [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZBTv5yrmA this.]]

As stated above John de Lancie's most famous role is Q from the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise, who despite only being in 8 episodes of TNG, 1 episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', and 3 episodes of ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' became [[EnsembleDarkhorse quite popular]] with the fandom. In one of Q's appearances on ''Voyager'' de Lancie's son Keegan [[RealLifeRelative played Q's son]]. In 1996 he would co-found ''Alien Voices'' with fellow ''Star Trek'' alumni LeonardNimoy, which produced several sci-fi audio productions including answering a question of great importance to humanity - What would happen if [[TheSpock Spock]] and Q ever met? Turns out something like [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZBTv5yrmA this.]]

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', the main character's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', and the villain of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic's'' Season 2 premiere Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and is working on a documentary to help shed some light on the fandom.

He has the ''perfect'' voice for reading classic literature aloud. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIckeYVuMC0 Here]] he is reading ''Literature/TheRaven''. On behalf of your ears, you're welcome.

* BadassBeard: Not as Q, but tends to sport one in some roles and has one in RealLife.

* {{Troll}}: He's been known to have some Q-esque fun with his fans.
** [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpRhvg__prw&feature=related: See for yourself]]

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', the main character's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', and the villain of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic's'' Season 2 premiere Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[note]]It was only two episodes after all, and he does a lot of other things[[/note]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies, and is working on a documentary to help shed some light on the fandom.

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Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from John de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalacticaClassic''. Other shows he's worked on include ''LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', ''Series/MissionImpossible'' (the {{revival}] from TheEighties), and ''Series/{{Charmed}}''.

He has ''the perfect voice'' for reading classic literature aloud. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIckeYVuMC0 Here]] he is reading ''Literature/TheRaven''. On behalf of your ears, you're welcome.

Yes, friends, Philadelphia-born actor John de Lancie is best known as that most [[MagnificentBastard magnificent of omnipotent bastards]], Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', and its [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine spin-off]] [[Series/StarTrekVoyager shows]].

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from John de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', and even appeared on ''Series/BattlestarGalacticaClassic''. Other shows he's worked on include ''LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', and ''Series/{{Charmed}}''.

* NotSoDifferent: He's pointed out that Trekkies and Bronies have quite a lot in common, and has even said that Creator/LaurenFaust reminds him of GeneRoddenberry.

Being a part of ''Star Trek'' is far from John de Lancie's only contribution to science fiction shows. He also played Frank Simmons in ''Series/StargateSG1'', CIA Director Allen Shapiro in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' spin-off ''Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay'', and even appeared on the original ''[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaClassic Battlestar Galatica]]''. Other shows he's worked on include ''LawAndOrderLA'', ''Series/BreakingBad'', and ''Series/{{Charmed}}''.

John de Lancie's voice is quite distinctive and has lent it to several cartoons and video games. Notable roles include Dr. Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'', the main character's father William Miles in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations'', Professor Fitz Quadwrangle in ''VideoGame/QuantumConundrum'', and the villain of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic's'' Season 2 premiere Discord, which is currently his most well known voice-over role thanks to the show's immense popularity. He had completely forgotten he had done anything ''Franchise/MyLittlePony'' related[[hottip:*:It was only two episodes afterall, and he does a lot of other things]] by the time a preview clip appeared online, at which point he was overwhelmed by the brony community, noting that at least GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies, and is working on a documentary to help shed some light on the fandom.