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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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
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
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
Date Rape
John Karlen was 55 in Date Rape as 'Joe Farrell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1988
Poster of Daddy
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
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
Hostage Flight
John Karlen was 52 in Hostage Flight as 'DiSalvo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1985
Poster of Impulse
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
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.
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
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
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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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mad About You
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
Snoops
John Karlen was 56+ in Snoops as 'Sam Akers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of 227
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
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
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$
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
Kaz
John Karlen was 45+ in Kaz
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Lou Grant
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
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.
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
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
Kojak
John Karlen was 40+ in Kojak as 'Pinky, Hicks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Doc Elliot
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
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
Police Story
John Karlen was 39+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Barnaby Jones
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
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
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
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
Mannix
John Karlen was 34+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Dark Shadows
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
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
The Detectives
John Karlen was 26+ in The Detectives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of Naked City
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