Walker Boone, born Theodore "Ted" Nicoloff (May 4, 1944– January 29, 2021) was a Canadian actor. He was best known as the voice of the

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character

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in the DIC-produced animated series '' The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''

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''.

Early life and career

Boone was born on May 4, 1944, as Theodore Nicoloff in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the

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before changing to a teaching career in

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and

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. In the 1980s, he left teaching to be an actor.

Personal life

He had two children, Jason and Larissa Nicoloff, one grandchild and a partner, Vicki. He also owned a farm.

Death

Boone died 29 January 2021, aged 76. Details of his death were not made available to the public until August 11 of that same year.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Boone, Walker 1944 births 2021 deaths Canadian educators Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors McGill University Faculty of Law alumni