Karl Johnson
Actor · Since 1984
Known for
Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor born on March 1, 1948, in Wales. He has built a long career primarily in British theater, television, and film, often taking on supporting character roles. Johnson is recognized for his work with acclaimed British filmmakers, including a notable role in Derek Jarman's Wittgenstein (1993). He has appeared across a range of British television productions over several decades. His career reflects the steady, dependable path of a respected character actor in British screen and stage work.
Karl Johnson
Actor · Since 1984
48 Movies · 32 Series
Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor born on March 1, 1948, in Wales. He has built a long career primarily in British theater, television, and film, often taking on supporting character roles. Johnson is recognized for his work with acclaimed British filmmakers, including a notable role in Derek Jarman's Wittgenstein (1993). He has appeared across a range of British television productions over several decades. His career reflects the steady, dependable path of a respected character actor in British screen and stage work.
Movies
Plays PC Bob Walker
Hot Fuzz
2007
Plays Doctor / Old Man
The Illusionist
2006
Plays Dr. Lukomsky
The Death of Stalin
2017
Plays Dai Fred
The Edge of Love
2008
Plays Mr. Booth
Mr. Turner
2014
Plays Mr. Miller
The Deep Blue Sea
2011
Plays Bernard Bakker
The Last Vermeer
2019
Plays George Hooley
Good Vibrations
2012
Plays Kerby
Dream Horse
2021
Plays Fitzgerald
A Prayer for the Dying
1987
Plays John
Kaleidoscope
2017
Plays Old Man
Heidi
2005
Plays Stefan Holtz
Copying Beethoven
2006
Plays Erico
Four Last Songs
2007
Plays Coastguard Bill
Frozen
2005
Plays Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
Peterloo
2018
Plays Ticket Seller
Third Star
2010
Plays Joseph
The Carer
2016
Plays Parris
Let Him Have It
1991
Plays Colin
Close My Eyes
1991
Plays De Lacey
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
2011
Plays John Deakin
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
1998
Plays Colin
Only Connect
1979
Plays Ghost / Gravedigger
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2015
Plays Granddad
Pure
2002
Plays Douglas Orton
Prick Up Your Ears
1987
Plays Sphinx
Jubilee
1978
Plays Ernie
I Know You Know
2009
Plays Ariel, an airy spirit
The Tempest
1979
Plays Drowned / Voice
Under Milk Wood
2014
Plays Father Lunt
The Trial of Tony Blair
2007
Plays Ferrin
Contagion
2002
Plays Ludwig Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein
1993
Plays Blunden
The Sea
2013
Plays Mr. Justice Byrne
The Chatterley Affair
2006
Plays Didier Daurat
Saint-Ex
1996
Plays Jack
Dog Altogether
2007
TV Shows
Plays Twister Turrill
Lark Rise to Candleford
2008
Plays Himself (singer)
Rainbow
1972
Plays Reg
Mum
2016
Plays Hughie Jones
The Lifeboat
1994
Plays Paul Morel
Sons and Lovers
1981
Plays Dave Gillespie
Rules of Engagement
1989
Plays Bill
The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies
2023
Plays Mr. Williams
Born to Kill
2017
Plays Jesus / Abel
The Mysteries
1985
Plays James de Cadenet
Too Close
2021
Plays Tom
Truelove
2024
Plays Colonel Frink
Wolf
2023
Plays Hierarch Truth (voice)
Halo
2022
Plays Solomon Pross/'John Barsad'
A Tale of Two Cities
1989
Plays Tungay
David Copperfield
1999
Plays Eric Cresswell
Suspicion
2022
Plays Itheus
Atlantis
2013
Plays Various
It's Kevin
2013
Plays Derek Lockwood
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Saunders
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Henry Morant
Bergerac
1981
Plays Dave Costanza
Night Court
1984
Plays Taliesin
Merlin
2008
Plays Richard
Lovesick
2014
Plays Mr. Masterson
Call the Midwife
2012
Plays Wilf Seaford
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Alec Rossendale
Born and Bred
2002
Plays Dennis Philips
Shoestring
1979
Plays Major Loder
Vanity Fair
1998
Plays Charles
The Play on One
1988
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre Live: The Crucible
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Truelove
Tom
2024Season 1
The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies
Bill · 5 episodes
2023–
Wolf
Colonel Frink
2023Season 1
Halo
Hierarch Truth (voice)
2022Season 1
Suspicion
Eric Cresswell
2022–
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Richard Jenkins
2021
Dream Horse
Kerby
2021
Too Close
James de Cadenet · 3 episodes
2021–
Endgame & Rough for Theatre II
Nagg
2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karl Johnson and where are they from?
Karl Johnson is 78 years old, born on March 1, 1948 in Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Karl Johnson?
Karl Johnson is best known for roles in Hot Fuzz, The Illusionist, The Death of Stalin.
How many movies has Karl Johnson been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Karl Johnson has appeared in 48 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Karl Johnson's first movie?
The career of Karl Johnson began with Chips with Everything (1975).
What is Karl Johnson's most recent movie or series?
Karl Johnson's most recent release is Truelove, which premiered on January 3, 2024.
What TV shows has Karl Johnson appeared in?
On television, Karl Johnson has appeared in Halo, Merlin, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders.
Karl Johnson
1948-03-01 · Wales, UK
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 and those of Cato the Younger in the television drama series Rome and of Twister Turrill in the BBC costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford.