John Karlsen
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John Karlsen is a screen veteran of the old school who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. '8½' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' as well. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. He has been working on screen for more than 68 years.
John Karlsen
51 Movies
4 Series
John Karlsen is a screen veteran of the old school who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. '8½' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' as well. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. He has been working on screen for more than 68 years.
Movies
Plays Eden's Manservant
The Order
2003
Plays Archeologist
The Black Stallion
1979
Plays Edward
What?
1972
Plays Commandante tedesco (non accreditato)
Stardust
1973
Plays Parson
Frankenstein Unbound
1990
Plays Oleg
Modesty Blaise
1966
Plays Dr. Reynolds
Crack in the World
1965
Plays Heinrich
The Church
1989
Plays Lord Talou
Fellini's Casanova
1976
Plays membro della Commissione Narcotici
The New Godfathers
1979
Plays il notaio
Velvet Hands
1979
Plays Professor Osterman
Slaughter Hotel
1971
Plays Crest
Mission Stardust
1967
Plays Count von Helsing
The She Beast
1966
Plays Padre confessore
The Little Devil
1988
Plays Butler
I Love N.Y.
1987
Plays Alfredo Laurenti / Alfred Lowenthal (as John Carlsen)
Footprints on the Moon
1975
Plays Don Carlo
The Devils of Monza
1987
Plays capo delle spie
The Sex Machine
1975
Plays Father-in-law
Tonight at Alice's
1990
Plays Burgomeister
The Witch's Curse
1962
Plays Spalanzini
The Sandman
1993
Plays Producer
Me, Me, Me... and the Others
1966
Plays venditore di cassaforti
Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte
1971
Plays Franco
Requiem for a Secret Agent
1966
Plays Corbus
Good King Dagobert
1984
Plays chimico tedesco
The Sicily Barbers
1967
Plays Roman Senator
Pontius Pilate
1962
Plays Supervising Commissioner
Battle of the Worlds
1961
Plays Husband (segment "La minestra")
The Dolls
1965
Plays Stevenson
The Amazing Doctor G
1965
Plays Ed
L'oro di Londra
1968
Plays Dr. Caputo
Screw Loose
1999
Plays Caiaphas
The Messiah
1975
Plays Mikhailovic's Boss
Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun
1966
Plays Ferdinando Violante
The Warning
1980
Plays Professor Micklewitz
Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen
1968
Plays nazista
Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino
1962
Plays Psychiatrist
I See Naked
1969
Plays Maggiordomo
Il Conte Max
1991
Plays Blossom
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't
1966
Plays The Marchese
Juliette de Sade
1969
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The Order
Eden's Manservant
2003
Film
Screw Loose
Dr. Caputo
1999
Film
The Sandman
Spalanzini
1993
Film
Il Conte Max
Maggiordomo
1991
Film
Tonight at Alice's
Father-in-law
1990
Film
Frankenstein Unbound
Parson
1990
Film
Valentina
Rolander · 1 episode
1989–
TV
The Church
Heinrich
1989
Film
The Little Devil
Padre confessore
1988
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Karlsen still alive?
John Karlsen passed away on April 5, 2017 at age 97.
What are the most famous roles of John Karlsen?
John Karlsen is best known for roles in 8½, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, The Little Devil.
How many movies has John Karlsen been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1958), John Karlsen has appeared in 51 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was John Karlsen's first movie?
The career of John Karlsen began with The Beautiful Legs of Sabrina (1958).
What is John Karlsen's most recent movie or series?
John Karlsen's most recent release is The Order, which premiered on September 5, 2003.
What TV shows has John Karlsen appeared in?
On television, John Karlsen has appeared in The Winds of War, Marco Polo, Valentina, Cool Million.
John Karlsen
1919-10-20 · Wellington, New Zealand
John Karlsen is a screen veteran of the old school who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. '8½' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' as well. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. He has been working on screen for more than 68 years.