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John Karlen

Bio: John Karlen (born John Adam Karlewicz) was an American character actor who played multiple roles (Willie Loomis, Carl Collins, William H. Loomis, Desmond Collins, Alex Jenkins, and Kendrick Young) on the ABC serial Dark Shadows, in various episodes which aired from 1966 to 1971

Born: Sun, May 28 1933

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jan 22 2020

John Karlen is 86 years old

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Poster of Master of Dark Shadows

Master of Dark Shadows

John Karlen was 85 in Master of Dark Shadows as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 2019

Poster of Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions

Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions

John Karlen was 62 in Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions as 'Harvey Lacey'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1996

Poster of Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling

Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling

John Karlen was 62 in Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling as 'Harvey Lacey'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1995

Poster of Cagney & Lacey: Together Again

Cagney & Lacey: Together Again

John Karlen was 61 in Cagney & Lacey: Together Again as 'Harvey Lacey'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1995

Poster of Cagney & Lacey: The Return

Cagney & Lacey: The Return

John Karlen was 61 in Cagney & Lacey: The Return as 'Harvey Lacey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1994

Poster of Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography

Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography

John Karlen was 61 in Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography as 'Jerry Barr'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1994

Poster of MacShayne: Winner Takes All

MacShayne: Winner Takes All

John Karlen was 60 in MacShayne: Winner Takes All as 'Waldo Church'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Poster of Surf Ninjas

John Karlen was 60 in Surf Ninjas as 'Mac'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1993

Poster of Without Warning: Terror in the Towers

Without Warning: Terror in the Towers

John Karlen was 59 in Without Warning: Terror in the Towers as 'Jack McAllister'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1993

Poster of Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story

Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story

John Karlen was 58 in Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story as 'John Garner'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1992

Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin

John Karlen was 57 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin as 'Jake Morrison'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1991

Poster of Nightmare on the 13th Floor

Nightmare on the 13th Floor

John Karlen was 57 in Nightmare on the 13th Floor as 'Sgt. Madden'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1990

Poster of Babycakes

John Karlen was 55 in Babycakes as 'Al'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1989

Poster of The Cover Girl and the Cop

The Cover Girl and the Cop

John Karlen was 55 in The Cover Girl and the Cop as 'Lieutenant Wingo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 1989

Poster of Police Story: Burnout

Police Story: Burnout

John Karlen was 55 in Police Story: Burnout as 'Capt. Harrison'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1988

Poster of Date Rape

John Karlen was 55 in Date Rape as 'Joe Farrell'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1988

Poster of Daddy

John Karlen was 53 in Daddy as 'Mike Burnette'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1987

Poster of Downpayment on Murder

Downpayment on Murder

John Karlen was 53 in Downpayment on Murder as 'Albert'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987

Poster of Native Son

John Karlen was 53 in Native Son as 'Max'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1986

Poster of The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

John Karlen was 52 in The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer as 'Chapel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1986

Poster of Welcome Home, Bobby

Welcome Home, Bobby

John Karlen was 52 in Welcome Home, Bobby as 'Geffin'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1986

Poster of Hostage Flight

John Karlen was 52 in Hostage Flight as 'DiSalvo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1985

Poster of Impulse

John Karlen was 51 in Impulse as 'Bob Russell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984

Poster of Racing with the Moon

Racing with the Moon

John Karlen was 50 in Racing with the Moon as 'Mr. Nash'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1984

Poster of Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story

Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story

John Karlen was 49 in Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story as 'Uncle George'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1982

Poster of Pennies from Heaven

Pennies from Heaven

John Karlen was 48 in Pennies from Heaven as 'The Detective'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1981

Poster of American Dream

John Karlen was 47 in American Dream as 'Coach Ritter'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1981

Poster of The Long Days of Summer

The Long Days of Summer

John Karlen was 46 in The Long Days of Summer as 'Duane Haley'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1980

Poster of The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang

The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang

John Karlen was 46 in The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang as 'Charlie Powers'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1979

Poster of The Return of Mod Squad

The Return of Mod Squad

John Karlen was 45 in The Return of Mod Squad as 'Marty'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1979

Poster of Express to Terror

Express to Terror

John Karlen was 45 in Express to Terror as 'Quinn'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1979

Poster of Colorado C.I.

John Karlen was 44 in Colorado C.I. as 'Kessler'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1978

Poster of Killer's Delight

Killer's Delight

John Karlen was 44 in Killer's Delight as 'Danny'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1978

Poster of A Small Town in Texas

A Small Town in Texas

John Karlen was 43 in A Small Town in Texas as 'Lenny'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1976

Poster of The Kansas City Massacre

The Kansas City Massacre

John Karlen was 42 in The Kansas City Massacre as 'Sam Cowley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1975

Poster of Delancey Street: The Crisis Within

Delancey Street: The Crisis Within

John Karlen was 41 in Delancey Street: The Crisis Within as 'Richard Copell'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1975

Poster of Trilogy of Terror

Trilogy of Terror

John Karlen was 41 in Trilogy of Terror as 'Thomas Amman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1975

Poster of Melvin Purvis G-Man

Melvin Purvis G-Man

John Karlen was 41 in Melvin Purvis G-Man as ''Tony' Anthony Redecci'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1975

Poster of The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer

The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer

John Karlen was 41 in The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974

Poster of Nightmare at 43 Hillcrest

Nightmare at 43 Hillcrest

John Karlen was 41 in Nightmare at 43 Hillcrest

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1974

Poster of The Invasion of Carol Enders

The Invasion of Carol Enders

John Karlen was 40 in The Invasion of Carol Enders as 'David Hastings'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1973

Poster of Shirts/Skins

John Karlen was 40 in Shirts/Skins as 'Herbie Bush'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1973

Poster of The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

John Karlen was 39 in The Picture of Dorian Gray as 'Alan Campbell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1973

Poster of Frankenstein

John Karlen was 39 in Frankenstein as 'Otto Roget'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1973

Poster of Night of Terror

Night of Terror

John Karlen was 39 in Night of Terror as 'Manning'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1972

Poster of Daughters of Darkness

Daughters of Darkness

John Karlen was 38 in Daughters of Darkness as 'Stefan Chilton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1971

Poster of Night of Dark Shadows

Night of Dark Shadows

John Karlen was 38 in Night of Dark Shadows as 'Alex Jenkins'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1971

Poster of House of Dark Shadows

House of Dark Shadows

John Karlen was 37 in House of Dark Shadows as 'Willie Loomis'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mad About You

John Karlen was 59+ in Mad About You as 'Gus Stemple'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992

Poster of In a Child's Name

In a Child's Name

John Karlen was 58+ in In a Child's Name as 'Joe Silvano'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991

Poster of Snoops

John Karlen was 56+ in Snoops as 'Sam Akers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989

Poster of 227

John Karlen was 52+ in 227

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Poster of Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

John Karlen was 51+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Lt. Martin McGinn, Patrick MacNair, Superintendent Arthur Joyce'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of Finder of Lost Loves

Finder of Lost Loves

John Karlen was 51+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Arthur Barwell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984

Poster of Cagney & Lacey

John Karlen was 48+ in Cagney & Lacey as 'Harvey Lacey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982

Poster of American Playhouse

American Playhouse

John Karlen was 48+ in American Playhouse as 'Reverend Walker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982

Poster of Fame

John Karlen was 48+ in Fame

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982

Poster of Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

John Karlen was 47+ in Hill Street Blues

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

Poster of Trapper John, M.D.

Trapper John, M.D.

John Karlen was 46+ in Trapper John, M.D.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979

Poster of Vega$

John Karlen was 45+ in Vega$

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978

Poster of Sword of Justice

Sword of Justice

John Karlen was 45+ in Sword of Justice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978

Poster of Kaz

John Karlen was 45+ in Kaz

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978

Poster of Lou Grant

John Karlen was 44+ in Lou Grant

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977

Poster of Weekend Special

Weekend Special

John Karlen was 44+ in Weekend Special

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1977

Poster of Hunter

John Karlen was 43+ in Hunter as 'Power plant worker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 1977

Poster of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

John Karlen was 43+ in The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1977

Poster of Quincy, M.E.

John Karlen was 43+ in Quincy, M.E. as ', Agent Brice'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Poster of Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

John Karlen was 43+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Leonard Chaffey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976

Poster of Starsky & Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

John Karlen was 42+ in Starsky & Hutch

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

Poster of Joe Forrester

John Karlen was 42+ in Joe Forrester

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

Poster of The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

John Karlen was 41+ in The Rockford Files as 'Leo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Poster of Kojak

John Karlen was 40+ in Kojak as 'Pinky, Hicks'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Poster of Doc Elliot

John Karlen was 40+ in Doc Elliot as 'Vincent Parker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1973

Poster of The Magician

John Karlen was 40+ in The Magician as 'Jim Russell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973

Poster of Police Story

John Karlen was 39+ in Police Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

Poster of Barnaby Jones

John Karlen was 39+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Johnny Alban'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973

Poster of ABC Afterschool Special

ABC Afterschool Special

John Karlen was 39+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Joe Farrell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972

Poster of The Streets of San Francisco

The Streets of San Francisco

John Karlen was 39+ in The Streets of San Francisco

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972

Poster of The Waltons

John Karlen was 39+ in The Waltons as 'Rev. Ezekiel L. Henshaw'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972

Poster of The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense

John Karlen was 38+ in The Sixth Sense

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 15 1972

Poster of All in the Family

All in the Family

John Karlen was 37+ in All in the Family as 'Leo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971

Poster of The Mod Squad

John Karlen was 35+ in The Mod Squad as 'Johnny Wexford'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Poster of Hawaii Five-O

John Karlen was 35+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Harris'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Poster of Mannix

John Karlen was 34+ in Mannix

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

Poster of Dark Shadows

John Karlen was 33+ in Dark Shadows as 'Willie Loomis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 1966

Poster of The Gallant Men

The Gallant Men

John Karlen was 29+ in The Gallant Men

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962

Poster of Stoney Burke

John Karlen was 29+ in Stoney Burke as 'Mickey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Poster of The Detectives

John Karlen was 26+ in The Detectives

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959

Poster of Naked City

John Karlen was 25+ in Naked City as 'Chuck'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958

Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

John Karlen was 18+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Ned'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951