History Creator / JohnDeLancie

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Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born March 20, 1948) 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]]'', ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]'', ''[[WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks Lower Decks]]'', and ''[[Series/StarTrekPicard Picard]]''.

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'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), Mr. Freeze on ''WesternAnimation/DCSuperHeroGirls'', and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' mischievous draconequus (and Q {{Expy}}) 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 at the time 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 Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

The son of a famous oboist (also named [[LegacyCharacter John de Lancie]]), de Lancie (the actor, by the way) was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child and didn't learn how to read until he was 12. At the age of 14 he was in a production of ''Theatre/HenryV'', setting him on the road of acting. He studied acting at Kent State University around the time of the 1970 shootings there. Eventually in the 1970s, he got television work in small character roles in such series like ''Series/TheSixMillionDollarMan'' and ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978'' as well as two doctor characters in the final ''Series/{{Emergency}}'' TV Movies.

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'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), Mr. Freeze on ''WesternAnimation/DCSuperHeroGirls'' , and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' mischievous draconequus (and Q {{Expy}}) 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 at the time 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 Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

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As stated above, his most famous role of 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uDwTr-Myik this.]] He would return to the role of Q in UsefulNotes/TheNewTwenties, with a voice cameo in ''WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks'' and a critical supporting role in season 2 of ''Series/StarTrekPicard''.

As stated above, his most famous role of 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uDwTr-Myik this.]]

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born March 20, 1948) 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]]'', ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks Lower Decks]]''.

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'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), Mr. Freeze on ''WesternAnimation/DCSuperHeroGirls'' , and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' mischievous draconequus (and Q {{Expy}}) 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 at the time 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 Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

As stated above, his most famous role of 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x35qgdq this.]]

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'', Alarak in ''VideoGame/StarCraft'' (including ''VideoGame/HeroesOfTheStorm''), Mr. Freeze on ''WesternAnimation/DCSuperHeroGirls'' , and ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' mischievous draconequus (and Q {{Expy}}) 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 Creator/GeneRoddenberry warned him about Trekkies beforehand. De Lancie has since come to embrace the bronies and worked on a [[Film/BroniesTheExtremelyUnexpectedAdultFansOfMyLittlePony documentary]] to help shed some light on the fandom.

* BadassBeard: Tends to sport one in some roles and has one in RealLife.
** His most famous role, Q, does ''not'' have a beard (except while playing [[Myth/RobinHood the Sherriff of Nottingham]] in TNG's "Q-Pid"). Ironically, its expy Discord does (being part goat and all).

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

As stated above, his most famous role of 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[http://www.slspencer.com/Sounds/Star%20Trek%20Sounds/Spock%20vs%20Q.mp3 this.]]

As stated above, his most famous role of 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x35qgdq this.]]

As stated above, his most famous role of 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZBTv5yrmA this.]]

Yes, friends, UsefulNotes/{{Philadelphia}}-born actor John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born March 20, 1948) 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]]'', ''[[Series/StarTrekVoyager Voyager]]'', and ''[[WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks Lower Decks]]''.

He has the ''perfect'' voice for reading classic literature aloud. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIckeYVuMC0 Here's]] him reading Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's ''Literature/TheRaven''.

As stated above, his 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'' alumnus Creator/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?]] [[WebVideo/SpockVsQ Turns out something like]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XZBTv5yrmA this.]]

** His most famous role, Q, does ''not'' have a beard (except while playing [[Myth/RobinHood the Sherriff of Nottingham]] in TNG's "Q-Pid"). Ironically, its expy, Discord, does (being part goat and all).

* DeadpanSnarker: Comes across as a bit of one on his Twitter, and two of his most [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration well known]] [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic roles]] are big ones as well. He has also proven to be an example at in-person Q&A sessions.

* PlayingAgainstType: Appears in ''WesternAnimation/OlafsFrozenAdventure'' as Mr. Olsen, a normal human being, one who isn't snarky and is not relevant to the plot. His role of Dr. Benton Quest in ''WesternAnimation/JonnyQuestTheRealAdventures'' is also about as far removed from Discord and Q as you could get.