Quick Facts
Born:
1933-05-28
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
98 Total Roles
John Karlen
Acting
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Biography
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. Karlen also played Harvey Lacey, husband of Mary Beth Lacey (played by Tyne Daly), on the CBS crime series Cagney & Lacey (1982–88).
Known For
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Martin McGinn
Murder, She Wrote
Patrick MacNair
Murder, She Wrote
Superintendent Arthur Joyce
Mad About You
Gus Stemple
Charlie's Angels
Leonard Chaffey
Daughters of Darkness
Stefan Chilton
Starsky & Hutch
Self
Trilogy of Terror
Thomas Amman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Master of Dark Shadows MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions MOVIE | Harvey Lacey |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling MOVIE | Harvey Lacey |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: Together Again MOVIE | Harvey Lacey |
| 1994 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return MOVIE | Harvey Lacey |
| 1994 | Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography MOVIE | Jerry Barr |
| 1994 | MacShayne: Winner Takes All MOVIE | Waldo Church |
| 1993 | Surf Ninjas MOVIE | Mac |
| 1993 | Without Warning: Terror in the Towers MOVIE | Jack McAllister |
| 1992 | Mad About You TV | Gus Stemple |