John Karlen
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John Karlen has taken roles in front of the camera in American film and television, and the available details are few. Cast lists for 'Dark Shadows' include his name, tied to the character Willie Loomis. 'Daughters of Darkness' is the other title tied to his name. The record begins in 1970, at the age of 37. The dates on the credits stretch across 56 years. He won the Emmy for 'Cagney & Lacey'.
John Karlen
13 Movies · 29 Series
John Karlen has taken roles in front of the camera in American film and television, and the available details are few. Cast lists for 'Dark Shadows' include his name, tied to the character Willie Loomis. 'Daughters of Darkness' is the other title tied to his name. The record begins in 1970, at the age of 37. The dates on the credits stretch across 56 years. He won the Emmy for 'Cagney & Lacey'.
Movies
Plays Bob Russell
Impulse
1984
Plays Mr. Nash
Racing with the Moon
1984
Plays The Detective
Pennies from Heaven
1981
Plays Mac
Surf Ninjas
1993
Plays Thomas Amman
Trilogy of Terror
1975
Plays Willie Loomis
House of Dark Shadows
1970
Plays Alex Jenkins
Night of Dark Shadows
1971
Plays Al
Babycakes
1989
Plays Stefan Chilton
Daughters of Darkness
1971
Plays Max
Native Son
1986
Plays Lenny
A Small Town in Texas
1976
Plays Jake West
The Dark Wind
1992
Plays Bucky Berkshire
Gimme an 'F'
1984
Plays Danny
Killer's Delight
1978
TV Shows
Plays Harvey Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Plays Sam Akers
Snoops
1989
Plays Lt. Martin McGinn
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Gus Stemple
Mad About You
1992
Plays Agent Brice
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Joe Silvano
In a Child's Name
1991
Plays Otto Roget
Frankenstein
1973
Plays Eddie Stolvak
Vega$
1978
Plays Pinky
Kojak
1973
Plays Reverend Walker
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Mickey Scanlon
Mobile One
1975
Plays Jim Russell
The Magician
1973
Plays Quinn
Supertrain
1979
Plays Vincent Parker
Doc Elliot
1973
Plays Power plant worker
Hunter
1977
Plays Harris
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Leo
All in the Family
1971
Plays Chuck
Naked City
1958
Plays Leonard Chaffey
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Ned
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Mickey
Stoney Burke
1962
Plays Johnny Alban
Barnaby Jones
1973
Plays Johnny Wexford
The Mod Squad
1968
Plays Leo
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Arthur Barwell
Finder of Lost Loves
1984
Plays Rev. Ezekiel L. Henshaw
The Waltons
1972
Plays Ken Navaretti
Lou Grant
1977
Plays Frank Crane
Medical Center
1969
Plays Ed
The Sixth Sense
1972
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Master of Dark Shadows
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Karlen still alive?
John Karlen passed away on January 22, 2020 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of John Karlen?
John Karlen is best known for roles in Daughters of Darkness, Trilogy of Terror, Surf Ninjas.
How many movies has John Karlen been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1970), John Karlen has appeared in 13 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was John Karlen's first movie?
The career of John Karlen began with House of Dark Shadows (1970).
What is John Karlen's most recent movie or series?
John Karlen's most recent release is Master of Dark Shadows, which premiered on April 16, 2019.
What TV shows has John Karlen appeared in?
On television, John Karlen has appeared in Murder, She Wrote, Mad About You, Charlie's Angels, Starsky & Hutch.
John Karlen
1933-05-28 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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).