John Kapelos
Known for
John Kapelos has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 45 years. his Mr. Arzounian in 'The Shape of Water' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'The Breakfast Club' is a second title with real reach. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
John Kapelos
63 Movies
69 Series
John Kapelos has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 45 years. his Mr. Arzounian in 'The Shape of Water' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'The Breakfast Club' is a second title with real reach. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry.
Movies
Plays Mr. Arzounian
The Shape of Water
2017
Plays Kandy Bar Owner
Weird Science
1985
Plays Carl
The Breakfast Club
1985
Plays McNally
The Relic
1997
Plays Rudy Ryszczyk
Sixteen Candles
1984
Plays Duke Rollins
The Shadow
1994
Plays Mechanic #3
Thief
1981
Plays George
The Deep End of the Ocean
1999
Plays Steven Arrocas
Internal Affairs
1990
Plays Chuck
Roxanne
1987
Plays Hellerman
Junkyard Dog
2009
Plays Jean George
Snow Buddies
2008
Plays Chris DeFrank
Stick It
2006
Plays Harold
Fifty Pills
2006
Plays Bellman
Class
1983
Plays Lou Wareham
Off Beat
1986
Plays General Sepulveda
Head Office
1985
Plays Whitley
Whisper
2007
Plays Jack
Afternoon Delight
2013
Plays Roger the Commercial Director
Nothing in Common
1986
Plays Craig
Tellers
2019
Plays Det. Gary Dumars
Mimic: Sentinel
2003
Plays Joey Tosh
The River King
2005
Plays Bruno Gerussi
Auto Focus
2002
Plays Bryan Foley
Val
2021
Plays Frank
The Naked Face
1984
Plays Eugene
Vibes
1988
Plays Leroy Riley
Shallow Ground
2005
Plays Ed Lombardo
Guilty as Sin
1993
Plays Louis
The Unicorn
2019
Plays Jack Hammer
Defenseless
1991
Plays Detective Melvenos
Man Trouble
1992
Plays Joel Miller
The Boost
1988
Plays Bissey
22 Chaser
2018
Plays Steve Bottino
Everybody Wants to Be Italian
2007
Plays Jensen
Young Hearts Unlimited
1998
Plays The General
Phil the Alien
2004
Plays Creepy Guy
Miss Dial
2013
Plays John Redding
Fast Food High
2003
Plays Kevork Sarkissian
Not That Funny
2012
Plays Marty "the Greek"
We're Talkin' Serious Money
1992
Plays Conor's Lawyer
Ignition
2002
Plays Walter Lippinscott
Johnny Skidmarks
1998
Plays Coast Guard Captain
Free Ride
2013
Plays Tony
Love Shot
2019
Plays Stu
Aurora Borealis
2005
Plays Eddie
All's Fair
1989
Plays Bob Carter
McBride: Tune in for Murder
2005
Plays Mr. Rangle
My Man Adam
1985
Plays Mr Jones
The Babysitter
2008
TV Shows
Director
Plays Det. Don Schanke
Forever Knight
1992
Plays Ethan Picker
Justified
2010
Plays Jack Ruby
The Umbrella Academy
2019
Plays Eugene Beale
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Vince Pickard
Republic of Doyle
2010
Plays Elias Gould
Suits
2011
Plays Len Weinglass
And the Sea Will Tell
1991
Plays Angus Cook
Dead Like Me
2003
Plays Captain Russell
Flight 29 Down
2005
Plays Matteo Neri
Medical Police
2020
Plays Presiding Officer
Shark
2006
Plays Father Ted Maynard
Big Sky
2020
Plays Tom Swagerty
Psych
2006
Plays Ren
The Expanse
2015
Plays Elias
The Suite Life on Deck
2008
Plays Hugo Pinkston
Boomtown
2002
Plays Ray
Grand
1990
Plays Manny
Counterstrike
1990
Plays Leo
Dave's World
1993
Plays Jim McNally
Conviction
2016
Plays Stanley Campos
Scrubs
2026
Plays Jocko
Beacon 23
2023
Plays Barry Prophet
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Carl
One Tree Hill
2003
Plays Yari Demitrios
Chuck
2007
Plays Joe Pulgatti
Castle
2009
Plays Duke Rittle
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Victor Abbot
The District
2000
Plays Patrick Hanchin
The Dead Zone
2002
Plays Jack Lewis
L.A. Law
1986
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Once a Week for Life
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Once a Week for Life
Theo Galanis
2026
Film
Scrubs
Stanley Campos · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Loaded for Bear
Ben
2024
Film
I Don't Know
Nicky
2024
Film
The Last Word
Brett Harper
2023
Film
Beacon 23
Jocko · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Class
Nate
2022
Film
The Lincoln Lawyer
Peter Sterghos · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Val
Bryan Foley
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Kapelos and where are they from?
John Kapelos is 70 years old, born on March 8, 1956 in London, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of John Kapelos?
John Kapelos is best known for roles in The Shape of Water, The Breakfast Club, Legally Blonde.
How many movies has John Kapelos been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), John Kapelos has appeared in 63 movies and 69 TV shows.
What was John Kapelos's first movie?
The career of John Kapelos began with Thief (1981).
What is John Kapelos's most recent movie or series?
John Kapelos's most recent release is Once a Week for Life, which premiered on April 14, 2026.
What TV shows has John Kapelos appeared in?
On television, John Kapelos has appeared in The Umbrella Academy, House, Suits, The Mentalist.
John Kapelos
1956-03-08 · London, Ontario, Canada
John Kapelos (born March 8, 1956) is a Canadian actor from London, Ontario. He is best known for his portrayals of janitor Carl Reed in The Breakfast Club and Detective Donald Schanke in Forever Knight. He is also fondly remembered as Jerry Seinfeld's unjustly accused accountant.