'Battlestar Galactica' stars: Then and now
February 27, 2013 11:38 PM
Are you a ''Battlestar Galactica'' fan? In honor of Syfy's recent airing of the web series ''Blood & Chrome,'' here's a look at your favorite actors. Pictured are Katee Sackhoff as Starbuck, left, Tricia Helfer as Number Six, center, Grace Park as Boomer, from Season 1.
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Are you a ''Battlestar Galactica'' fan? In honor of Syfy's recent airing of the web series ''Blood & Chrome,'' here's a look at your favorite actors. Pictured are Katee Sackhoff as Starbuck, left, Tricia Helfer ... more
''Battlestar Galactica'' first aired in 2003 as a mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel, before becoming a regular show in 2004. It would become one of the most distinguished dramas on TV.
''Battlestar Galactica'' first aired in 2003 as a mini-series on the Sci-Fi Channel, before becoming a regular show in 2004. It would become one of the most distinguished dramas on TV.
But before the show, there was the cheesy, but popular 1978 version of ''Battlestar,'' starring Lorne Greene as Cmdr. Adama and created in the heyday of ''Star Wars.'' The show lasted only one season.
But before the show, there was the cheesy, but popular 1978 version of ''Battlestar,'' starring Lorne Greene as Cmdr. Adama and created in the heyday of ''Star Wars.'' The show lasted only one season.
Then Edward James Olmos stepped in as Cmdr. Adama.
Then Edward James Olmos stepped in as Cmdr. Adama.
Edward James Olmos in 2012.
Edward James Olmos in 2012.
A Canadian model and actress, Tricia Helfer starred as seductive Cylon ''Number Six.''
A Canadian model and actress, Tricia Helfer starred as seductive Cylon ''Number Six.''
Tricia Helfer in 2012.
Tricia Helfer in 2012.
Helfer in the iconic red dress of humanoid Cylon ''Number Six.''
Helfer in the iconic red dress of humanoid Cylon ''Number Six.''
Tricia Helfer in the 2006 episode ''Torn'' with James Callis as Dr. Gaius Baltar.
Tricia Helfer in the 2006 episode ''Torn'' with James Callis as Dr. Gaius Baltar.
In 2012, Tricia Helfer appeared on the show ''Community'' with Joel McHale (L).
In 2012, Tricia Helfer appeared on the show ''Community'' with Joel McHale (L).
Tricia Helfer at the 2012 premiere of ''Pitch Perfect.''
Tricia Helfer at the 2012 premiere of ''Pitch Perfect.''
It's Starbuck and Apollo, played by Katee Sackhoff (L) Jamie Bamber (R).
It's Starbuck and Apollo, played by Katee Sackhoff (L) Jamie Bamber (R).
The characters in the re-imagined ''Battlestar'' were a nice upgrade from the 1978 show, which featured Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo (L) and Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck.
The characters in the re-imagined ''Battlestar'' were a nice upgrade from the 1978 show, which featured Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo (L) and Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck.
Katee Sackhoof's
Starbuck had a lot of issues, including some rage in this 2005 episode. She's pictured with Jamie Bamber as Apollo'' Adama.
Katee Sackhoof's
Starbuck had a lot of issues, including some rage in this 2005 episode. She's pictured with Jamie Bamber as Apollo'' Adama.
Here's something the original Apollo and Starbuck never did - kiss. But maybe they wanted to? (Pictured are actors Jamie Bamber, left, and Katee Sackhoff).
Here's something the original Apollo and Starbuck never did - kiss. But maybe they wanted to? (Pictured are actors Jamie Bamber, left, and Katee Sackhoff).
Katee Sackhoff in 2004, as Lt. Kara ''Starbuck'' Thrace.
Katee Sackhoff in 2004, as Lt. Kara ''Starbuck'' Thrace.
Katee Sackhoff in 2012, at an event for the A&E show ''Longmire,'' in which she stars.
Katee Sackhoff in 2012, at an event for the A&E show ''Longmire,'' in which she stars.
Katee Sackhoff, 2012.
Katee Sackhoff, 2012.
Jamie Bamber
as Capt. Apollo in 2006, from Season 3 of ''Battlestar Galactica.''
Jamie Bamber
as Capt. Apollo in 2006, from Season 3 of ''Battlestar Galactica.''
Jamie Bamber in 2013.
Jamie Bamber in 2013.
Grace Park
played as Cylon Number Eight. She's pictured in 2006.
Grace Park
played as Cylon Number Eight. She's pictured in 2006.
Grace Park in the remake ''Hawaii Five-0,'' which debuted in 2010.
Grace Park in the remake ''Hawaii Five-0,'' which debuted in 2010.
Cylons Six and Eight, played by Tricia Helfer (L) and Grace Park.
Cylons Six and Eight, played by Tricia Helfer (L) and Grace Park.
Still looking tough: Grace park plays Honolulu Police Officer Kono Kalakaua in ''Hawaii Five-0.''
Still looking tough: Grace park plays Honolulu Police Officer Kono Kalakaua in ''Hawaii Five-0.''
Grace Park, left, in Waikiki for the 2010 premiere of ''Hawaii 5-0.''
Grace Park, left, in Waikiki for the 2010 premiere of ''Hawaii 5-0.''
James Callis
, right, who played brilliant, arrogant Dr. Gaius Baltar, is pictured with Tricia Helfer as Number Six.
James Callis
, right, who played brilliant, arrogant Dr. Gaius Baltar, is pictured with Tricia Helfer as Number Six.
James Callis in 2013.
James Callis in 2013.
Sexy, tough Cylons from Season 3. From left to right, they are Number Six (Tricia Helfer), Number Three (Lucy Lawless) and Number Eight (Grace Park).
Sexy, tough Cylons from Season 3. From left to right, they are Number Six (Tricia Helfer), Number Three (Lucy Lawless) and Number Eight (Grace Park).
Here's Lucy Lawless who played D'Anne Biers, who was really a Cylon, in a 2005 episode.
Here's Lucy Lawless who played D'Anne Biers, who was really a Cylon, in a 2005 episode.
Lucy Lawless in 2013.
Lucy Lawless in 2013.
The obsessive Cylon Number Three, played by Lucy Lawless, in 2006.
The obsessive Cylon Number Three, played by Lucy Lawless, in 2006.
Before Lucy Lawless joined the show, she was already known for starring in ''Xena Warrior Princess'' in the '90s.
Before Lucy Lawless joined the show, she was already known for starring in ''Xena Warrior Princess'' in the '90s.
More recently, Lucy Lawless appeared on Parks & Recreation'' with Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson.
More recently, Lucy Lawless appeared on Parks & Recreation'' with Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson.
Mary McDonnell
, right, played President Laura Roslin. She's pictured in 2004, with actor Edward James Olmos as Cmdr. Adama.
Mary McDonnell
, right, played President Laura Roslin. She's pictured in 2004, with actor Edward James Olmos as Cmdr. Adama.
Mary McDonnell in 2012.
Mary McDonnell in 2012.
Bodie Olmos
, left, the son of James Edward Olmos, right, played Brendan ''Hot Dog'' Costanza. They're pictured in 2004.
Bodie Olmos
, left, the son of James Edward Olmos, right, played Brendan ''Hot Dog'' Costanza. They're pictured in 2004.
Bodie Olmos in 2008.
Bodie Olmos in 2008.
''Battlestar's'' unearthly creatures also looked better in the remade show than in the 1978 original, pictured. Here's actors Jane Seymour, Tony Swartz (center) and Richard Hatch with an alien.
''Battlestar's'' unearthly creatures also looked better in the remade show than in the 1978 original, pictured. Here's actors Jane Seymour, Tony Swartz (center) and Richard Hatch with an alien.
Battlestar Galactica'' Cylon in 2003.
Battlestar Galactica'' Cylon in 2003.
Tahmoh Penikett
played Lt. Karl C. ''Helo'' Agathon.
Tahmoh Penikett
played Lt. Karl C. ''Helo'' Agathon.
Tahmoh Penikett in 2011.
Tahmoh Penikett in 2011.
Kandyse McClure
as Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla in Season 3.
Kandyse McClure
as Petty Officer Anastasia Dualla in Season 3.
Kandyse McClure in 2013.
Kandyse McClure in 2013.
Now for a series of ''Battlestar'' scenes. Do you remember these episodes?
This scene with Starbuck and Helo aired in 2005, as part of the double episodes ''Scattered'' and ''Valley of Darkness.''
This scene with Starbuck and Helo aired in 2005, as part of the double episodes ''Scattered'' and ''Valley of Darkness.''
Now for a series of ''Battlestar'' scenes. Do you remember these episodes?
This scene with Starbuck and Helo aired in 2005, as part of the double episodes ''Scattered'' and ''Valley of Darkness.''
This scene with Starbuck and Helo aired in 2005, as part of the double episodes ''Scattered'' and ''Valley of Darkness.''
Here's a scene from the episode Torn from 2006, with Tiffany Lyndall-Knight as the Hybrid.
Here's a scene from the episode Torn from 2006, with Tiffany Lyndall-Knight as the Hybrid.
Dr. Baltar (James Callis) and Number Six (Tricia Helfer) from the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' mini-series.
Dr. Baltar (James Callis) and Number Six (Tricia Helfer) from the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' mini-series.
Lt. Boomer (Grace Park) and Admiral Adama (Edward James Olmos) face off in the Home, Part 2 episode in 2005.
Lt. Boomer (Grace Park) and Admiral Adama (Edward James Olmos) face off in the Home, Part 2 episode in 2005.
Number Six (Tricia Helfer) punches Lt. Boomer (Grace Park) in the 2004 episode Litmus.
Number Six (Tricia Helfer) punches Lt. Boomer (Grace Park) in the 2004 episode Litmus.
Apollo (Jamie Bamber), left, and Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) box it out in the episode ''Unfinished Business.''
Apollo (Jamie Bamber), left, and Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) box it out in the episode ''Unfinished Business.''
Richard Hatch, right, who played the original Apollo, als appeared in the re-imagined ''Battlestar'' as Tom Zarek.
Richard Hatch, right, who played the original Apollo, als appeared in the re-imagined ''Battlestar'' as Tom Zarek.
Here's D'Anna Biers (Lucy Lawless), left, with Number Six (Tricia Helfer) in the episode ''Hero.''
Here's D'Anna Biers (Lucy Lawless), left, with Number Six (Tricia Helfer) in the episode ''Hero.''
Dean Stockwell also starred in ''Battlestar'' as a cynical Cylon Number One. He's pictured in this 2006 scene from ''Exodus Part 1 and 2'' with Jennifer Halley as Crewman Specialist Diana Seelix.
Dean Stockwell also starred in ''Battlestar'' as a cynical Cylon Number One. He's pictured in this 2006 scene from ''Exodus Part 1 and 2'' with Jennifer Halley as Crewman Specialist Diana Seelix.
Dr. Baltar (James Callis) and Number Six (Tricia Helfer) appear in this scene from ''Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 1 & 2,'' which aired in 2005.
Dr. Baltar (James Callis) and Number Six (Tricia Helfer) appear in this scene from ''Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 1 & 2,'' which aired in 2005.
Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) is featured in the 2008 episode Six Of One.
Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) is featured in the 2008 episode Six Of One.
This episode, Act of Contrition, aired in 2004.
This episode, Act of Contrition, aired in 2004.
Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) in the 2005 episode ''The Farm.''
Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) in the 2005 episode ''The Farm.''
Someone To Watch Over Me aired in 2009, featuring Cherilynn Fulbright as Dionne, left, and Aaron Douglas as Chief Galen Tyrol.
Someone To Watch Over Me aired in 2009, featuring Cherilynn Fulbright as Dionne, left, and Aaron Douglas as Chief Galen Tyrol.
Someone To Watch Over Me (2009) also featured Grace Park as Lt. Sharon ''Boomer'' Valerii (Number Eight).
Someone To Watch Over Me (2009) also featured Grace Park as Lt. Sharon ''Boomer'' Valerii (Number Eight).
''Daybreak,'' aired on March 13, 2009, featuring Iliana Gomez-Martinez as Hera, left, and Grace Park as Lt. Sharon ''Boomer'' Valerii (Number Eight).
''Daybreak,'' aired on March 13, 2009, featuring Iliana Gomez-Martinez as Hera, left, and Grace Park as Lt. Sharon ''Boomer'' Valerii (Number Eight).
The ''Battlestar Galactica'' crew in 2004 from Season 1: (from left to right) Edward James Olmos as Cmdr. William Adama, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, Jamie Bamber Apollo, Michael Hogan as Saul Tigh, Katee Sackhoff as Starbuck, Aaron Douglas as Galen Tyrol, Grace Park as Sharon ''Boomer'' Valerii, James Callis as Gaius Baltar and Tricia Helfer as Number Six less
The ''Battlestar Galactica'' crew in 2004 from Season 1: (from left to right) Edward James Olmos as Cmdr. William Adama, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, Jamie Bamber Apollo, Michael Hogan as Saul ... more
The ''Battlestar'' in Season 3: (l-r) Michael Hogan as Col. Saul Tigh, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, Edward James Olmos as Adm. William Adama, Jamie Bamber as Captain Lee ''Apollo'' Adama, James Callis as Dr. Gaius Baltar, Kattee Sackhoff as Lt. Kara ''Starbuck'' Thrace, Tahmoh Penikett as Captain Karl ''Helo'' Agathon, Grace Park as Number Eight and Tricia Helfer as Number Six. less
The ''Battlestar'' in Season 3: (l-r) Michael Hogan as Col. Saul Tigh, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin, Edward James Olmos as Adm. William Adama, Jamie Bamber as Captain Lee ''Apollo'' Adama, James ... more