Biography
John de Lancie is an American actor. He attended Kent State University and the Juilliard School.
He first appeared on screen in the mid-1970s and is best known for playing the character Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) and later entries in the franchise, including Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023). Other recurring television roles include Eugene Bradford in Days of Our Lives (1982–1990), Frank Simmons in Stargate SG-1 (2001–2002) and Donald Margolis in Breaking Bad (2009–2010). He has also voiced Discord in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2011–2019).
