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Karl Johnson

Bio: Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor, appearing on stage, film and television. His most notable role to date is the title role in Derek Jarman's 1993 film Wittgenstein
Born: Mon, Mar 01 1948
Birthplace: Wales, UK
Karl Johnson is 76 years old
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Poster of National Theater Live: The Crucible
National Theater Live: The Crucible
Karl Johnson was 74 in National Theater Live: The Crucible
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Karl Johnson was 73 in National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood as 'Richard Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 2021
Poster of Dream Horse
Dream Horse
Karl Johnson was 73 in Dream Horse as 'Kerby'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of Endgame & Rough for Theatre II
Endgame & Rough for Theatre II
Karl Johnson was 72 in Endgame & Rough for Theatre II as 'Nagg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 2020
Poster of The Last Vermeer
The Last Vermeer
Karl Johnson was 71 in The Last Vermeer as 'Bernard Bakker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 2019
Poster of Peterloo
Peterloo
Karl Johnson was 70 in Peterloo as 'Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Karl Johnson was 70 in King Lear as 'Fool'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 2018
Poster of Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
Karl Johnson was 69 in Kaleidoscope as 'John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2017
Poster of The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin
Karl Johnson was 69 in The Death of Stalin as 'Dr. Lukomsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2017
Poster of Winter Thaw
Winter Thaw
Karl Johnson was 68 in Winter Thaw as 'Stepanovich'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 2016
Poster of Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Karl Johnson was 68 in Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of The Carer
The Carer
Karl Johnson was 68 in The Carer as 'Joseph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Mother
Mother
Karl Johnson was 68 in Mother as 'Old Man in Café'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 2016
Poster of National Theatre Live: Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Karl Johnson was 67 in National Theatre Live: Hamlet as 'Ghost / Gravedigger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Karl Johnson was 66 in Mr. Turner as 'Mr. Booth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of The Gospel According to St Derek
The Gospel According to St Derek
Karl Johnson was 66 in The Gospel According to St Derek as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Karl Johnson was 66 in Under Milk Wood as 'Drowned / Voice'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of Mr Invisible
Mr Invisible
Karl Johnson was 65 in Mr Invisible as 'The Handler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 2013
Poster of The Sea
The Sea
Karl Johnson was 65 in The Sea as 'Blunden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 23 2013
Poster of Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations
Karl Johnson was 64 in Good Vibrations as 'George Hooley'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 2012
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Karl Johnson was 63 in The Deep Blue Sea as 'Mr. Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of The Pier
The Pier
Karl Johnson was 63 in The Pier as 'Larry McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Karl Johnson was 63 in National Theatre Live: Frankenstein as 'De Lacey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 2011
Poster of Third Star
Third Star
Karl Johnson was 62 in Third Star as 'Ticket Seller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2010
Poster of Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
Karl Johnson was 61 in Is Anybody There? as 'Arthur (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of I Know You Know
I Know You Know
Karl Johnson was 60 in I Know You Know as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 2009
Poster of The Edge of Love
The Edge of Love
Karl Johnson was 60 in The Edge of Love as 'Dai Fred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2008
Poster of Dog Altogether
Dog Altogether
Karl Johnson was 59 in Dog Altogether as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 2007
Poster of Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
Karl Johnson was 58 in Hot Fuzz as 'PC Bob Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of Four Last Songs
Four Last Songs
Karl Johnson was 58 in Four Last Songs as 'Erico'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 2007
Poster of Copying Beethoven
Copying Beethoven
Karl Johnson was 58 in Copying Beethoven as 'Stefan Holtz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 2006
Poster of The Illusionist
The Illusionist
Karl Johnson was 58 in The Illusionist as 'Doctor / Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2006
Poster of Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes
Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes
Karl Johnson was 57 in Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes as 'Norman Douglas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 2006
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Karl Johnson was 57 in Heidi as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Frozen
Frozen
Karl Johnson was 57 in Frozen as 'Coastguard Bill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of When I'm Sixty-Four
When I'm Sixty-Four
Karl Johnson was 56 in When I'm Sixty-Four as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 2004
Poster of England Expects
England Expects
Karl Johnson was 56 in England Expects
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 2004
Poster of Tomorrow La Scala!
Tomorrow La Scala!
Karl Johnson was 54 in Tomorrow La Scala! as 'Sydney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of Pure
Pure
Karl Johnson was 54 in Pure as 'Granddad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Karl Johnson was 50 in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon as 'John Deakin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of Saint-Ex
Saint-Ex
Karl Johnson was 48 in Saint-Ex as 'Didier Daurat'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein
Karl Johnson was 45 in Wittgenstein as 'Ludwig Wittgenstein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1993
Poster of Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes
Karl Johnson was 43 in Close My Eyes as 'Colin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1991
Poster of Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It
Karl Johnson was 43 in Let Him Have It as 'Parris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of The Shawl
The Shawl
Karl Johnson was 41 in The Shawl as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1989
Poster of The Black and Blue Lamp
The Black and Blue Lamp
Karl Johnson was 40 in The Black and Blue Lamp
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1988
Poster of A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying
Karl Johnson was 39 in A Prayer for the Dying as 'Fitzgerald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
Karl Johnson was 39 in Prick Up Your Ears as 'Douglas Orton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of The Magic Shop
The Magic Shop
Karl Johnson was 33 in The Magic Shop
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1982
Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Karl Johnson was 32 in Sons and Lovers as 'Paul Morel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1981
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Karl Johnson was 31 in The Tempest as 'Ariel, an airy spirit'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour
Karl Johnson was 30 in Cold Harbour as 'Geoff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1978
Poster of Jubilee
Jubilee
Karl Johnson was 29 in Jubilee as 'Sphinx'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978

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 Truelove
Truelove
Karl Johnson was 75+ in Truelove as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2024
Poster of The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
Karl Johnson was 75+ in The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 2023
Poster of Wolf
Wolf
Karl Johnson was 75+ in Wolf as 'Colonel Frink'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2023
Poster of Halo
Halo
Karl Johnson was 74+ in Halo as 'Hierarch Truth (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Karl Johnson was 73+ in Suspicion as 'Eric Cresswell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of Too Close
Too Close
Karl Johnson was 73+ in Too Close as 'James de Cadenet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 12 2021
Poster of Born to Kill
Born to Kill
Karl Johnson was 69+ in Born to Kill as 'Mr. Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of Mum
Mum
Karl Johnson was 68+ in Mum as 'Reg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Lovesick
Lovesick
Karl Johnson was 66+ in Lovesick as 'Richard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 2014
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Karl Johnson was 65+ in Atlantis as 'Itheus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Karl Johnson was 60+ in Merlin as 'Taliesin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford
Karl Johnson was 59+ in Lark Rise to Candleford as 'Twister Turrill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Rome
Rome
Karl Johnson was 57+ in Rome
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Karl Johnson was 55+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of What's Your Problem?
What's Your Problem?
Karl Johnson was 54+ in What's Your Problem?
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Karl Johnson was 51+ in David Copperfield as 'Tungay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Karl Johnson was 50+ in Vanity Fair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Karl Johnson was 49+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Derek Lockwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Karl Johnson was 48+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of The Lifeboat
The Lifeboat
Karl Johnson was 46+ in The Lifeboat
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 27 1994
Poster of Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Karl Johnson was 41+ in Rules of Engagement as 'Dave Gillespie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Karl Johnson was 41+ in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Barsad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 21 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Karl Johnson was 40+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Saunders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Karl Johnson was 39+ in The Play on One as 'Charles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Karl Johnson was 37+ in The Mysteries as 'Jesus / Abel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Karl Johnson was 36+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Karl Johnson was 35+ in Night Court as 'Dave Costanza'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Karl Johnson was 33+ in Bergerac as 'Henry Morant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Karl Johnson was 32+ in Sons and Lovers as 'Paul Morel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1981
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Karl Johnson was 31+ in Shoestring
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Rainbow
Rainbow
Karl Johnson was 24+ in Rainbow as 'Himself (singer)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1972
Poster of The Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
Karl Johnson was 6+ in The Sooty Show as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955