John Kapelos
- Born
- March 8, 1956 (70 years old)
- Place of birth
- London, Ontario, Canada
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026Once a Week for LifeFilm · Theo Galanis
- 2026ScrubsSeries · Stanley Campos★ 7.7
- 2024Loaded for BearFilm · Ben
- 2024I Don't KnowFilm · Nicky
- 2024MatlockSeries · Judge Frederick Sparkman★ 7.0
- 2023The Last WordFilm · Brett Harper
- 2023Beacon 23Series · Jocko★ 5.7
- 2022The ClassFilm · Nate
- 2022The Lincoln LawyerSeries · Peter Sterghos★ 7.7
- 2021ValFilm · Bryan Foley★ 5.1
- 2021Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me DeadFilm · Chief Chauncey O'Connor★ 7.4
- 2021Crossword Mysteries: Terminal DescentFilm · Chief Chauncey O'Connor★ 7.2
- 2020Big SkySeries · Father Ted Maynard★ 7.2
- 2020Medical PoliceSeries · Matteo Neri, Frank Neri★ 6.4
- 2020Crossword Mysteries: AbracadaverFilm · Chief Chauncey O'Connor★ 8.0
- 2019Crossword Mysteries: Proposing MurderFilm · Chief Chauncey O'Connor★ 7.5
- 2019TellersFilm · Craig
- 2019Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die ForFilm · Chief Chauncey O'Connor★ 7.1
- 2019Love ShotFilm · Tony
- 2019The Umbrella AcademySeries · Jack Ruby★ 8.5
- 2019The UnicornFilm · Louis★ 4.4
- 2018Magnum P.I.Series · Hector Aquino★ 7.5
- 201822 ChaserFilm · Bissey★ 7.1
- 2018BLOOD TYPEFilm · ER Policeman
- 2017The Shape of WaterFilm · Mr. Arzounian★ 7.2
- 2017First Round DownFilm · Sonny
- 2016ConvictionSeries · Jim McNally★ 6.8
- 2015The ExpanseSeries · Ren★ 8.1
- 2015Love on the AirFilm · Gus★ 6.8
- 2015ImpastorSeries · Judge Brenden Bell★ 7.0
- 2015TogethernessSeries · Contractor★ 6.8
- 2014TransparentSeries · Gary★ 6.4
- 2014I Didn't Do ItSeries · Uncle Patsy★ 7.6
- 2013Afternoon DelightFilm · Jack★ 5.7
- 2013Hunt for the Labyrinth KillerFilm · Detective Brady
- 2013Miss DialFilm · Creepy Guy
- 2012Not That FunnyFilm · Kevork Sarkissian
- 2011The ExesSeries · Giovanni★ 6.6
- 2011SuitsSeries · Elias Gould★ 8.2
- 2011Franklin & BashSeries · Roland Stray★ 7.3
- 2011ShamelessSeries · Larry Burke★ 8.2
- 2010Farewell Mr. KringleFilm · Harley
- 2010Law & Order: LASeries · Mark Buckley★ 6.8
- 2010Lost GirlSeries · Wayne★ 7.7
- 2010Don't You Forget About MeFilm · Self
- 2010JustifiedSeries · Ethan Picker★ 8.0
- 2010Republic of DoyleSeries · Vince Pickard★ 7.0
- 2009Modern FamilySeries · Stavros★ 7.9
- 2009Junkyard DogFilm · Hellerman
- 2009Tripping ForwardFilm · Vladdy
- 2009Chasing a DreamFilm · Frank McGuire
- 2009CastleSeries · Joe Pulgatti★ 8.0
- 2008The BeneficiaryThe BeneficiaryFilm · Roy Vidrow
- 2008The Suite Life on DeckSeries · Elias★ 7.7
- 2008The MentalistSeries · Hank Draber★ 8.4
- 2008Celebrating Sixteen CandlesFilm · Himself
- 2008Sincerely YoursFilm · Self
- 2008Gemini DivisionSeries
- 2008The BabysitterFilm · Mr Jones
- 2008Snow BuddiesFilm · Jean George★ 6.1
- 2007WhisperFilm · Whitley★ 6.3
- 2007ChuckSeries · Yari Demitrios★ 7.7
- 2007Everybody Wants to Be ItalianFilm · Steve Bottino★ 6.5
- 2007iCarlySeries · Morris★ 7.9
- 2007Flight 29 Down: The Hotel TangoFilm · Captain Bob Russell
- 2006SharkSeries · Presiding Officer★ 6.7
- 2006PsychSeries · Tom Swagerty★ 7.9
- 2006Fifty PillsFilm · Harold★ 4.7
- 2006Stick ItFilm · Chris DeFrank★ 6.8
- 2006Mr. SoulMr. SoulFilm
- 2005The River KingFilm · Joey Tosh★ 5.8
- 2005Flight 29 DownSeries · Captain Russell
- 2005McBride: Tune in for MurderFilm · Bob Carter
- 2005Shallow GroundFilm · Leroy Riley★ 5.1
- 2005Aurora BorealisFilm · Stu★ 6.5
- 2004HouseSeries · Dr. Kurtz★ 8.6
- 2004Desperate HousewivesSeries · Eugene Beale★ 7.9
- 2004Boston LegalSeries · Detective Wayne Farley★ 7.9
- 2004CSI: NYSeries · Bobby Rossmore★ 7.3
- 2004Phil the AlienFilm · The General
- 2003I AccuseFilm · Det. Murray★ 5.7
- 2003Cold CaseSeries · John Butler★ 7.7
- 2003One Tree HillSeries · Carl★ 7.8
- 2003NCISSeries · Victor Castor★ 7.6
- 2003Las VegasSeries★ 7.0
- 2003Dead Like MeSeries · Angus Cook★ 7.6
- 2003Mimic: SentinelFilm · Det. Gary Dumars★ 4.9
- 2003Fast Food HighFilm · John Redding
- 2003111 Gramercy ParkFilm · Gus Barlow
- 2002Auto FocusFilm · Bruno Gerussi★ 6.4
- 2002BoomtownSeries · Hugo Pinkston★ 6.5
- 2002Without a TraceSeries · Ezra Hafetz★ 7.2
- 2002Just CauseSeries
- 2002MonkSeries · Paulie Flores★ 7.9
- 2002The Dead ZoneSeries · Patrick Hanchin★ 7.3
- 2002IgnitionFilm · Conor's Lawyer
- 2001Crossing JordanSeries · Halper★ 7.2
- 2001Legally BlondeFilm · Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 2001State of GraceSeries · Milton Figer
- 2001Fire & IceFilm · Andy Kurtz
- 2000Cold BloodedFilm · Lou Miles
- 2000The DistrictSeries · Victor Abbot★ 6.9
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries · Duke Rittle★ 7.6
- 2000Gilmore GirlsSeries · Orientation Leader★ 7.9
- 2000God, the Devil and BobSeries★ 7.4
- 1999AngelSeries · Roland Meeks★ 7.8
- 1999Double JeopardyFilm · Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1999The West WingSeries · Seymour Little★ 8.3
- 1999Judging AmySeries · Zack Wiley★ 7.5
- 1999The Deep End of the OceanFilm · George★ 6.6
- 1998Young Hearts UnlimitedFilm · Jensen
- 1998First WaveSeries · Phil Tennant★ 7.2
- 1998Johnny SkidmarksFilm · Walter Lippinscott★ 5.4
- 1997TimecopSeries
- 1997The PracticeSeries · John Rydell★ 7.6
- 1997The RelicFilm · McNally★ 6.2
- 1996Once a ThiefSeries
- 1996The CraftFilm · Ray (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1996WiseguyFilm · Dave Goss
- 1996The Late ShiftFilm · Robert Morton★ 6.4
- 1994ERSeries · Mr. Irby★ 7.8
- 1994Cool and the CrazyFilm · The Greek★ 4.4
- 1994Rebel HighwaySeries · The Greek
- 1994The ShadowFilm · Duke Rollins★ 6.1
- 1994Deep RedFilm · Mack Waters★ 4.2
- 1994For the Love of AaronFilm · Dr. Teplitsky
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries · Dr. Milton Getz★ 7.1
- 1993Dave's WorldSeries · Leo
- 1993FrasierSeries · Policeman★ 7.7
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries · Lucky Leon★ 6.9
- 1993The X-FilesSeries · Special Agent Fordyce★ 8.4
- 1993Guilty as SinFilm · Ed Lombardo★ 5.7
- 1993Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the KnifeFilm · Bernie McNeil
- 1992Man TroubleFilm · Detective Melvenos★ 4.9
- 1992We're Talkin' Serious MoneyFilm · Marty "the Greek"
- 1992Forever KnightSeries · Det. Don Schanke★ 6.9
- 1992Highway HeartbreakerFilm · Det. Baker
- 1992Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis StoryFilm · Prosecutor Paul Chaiet
- 1991Palace GuardSeries
- 1991DefenselessFilm · Jack Hammer★ 4.9
- 1991And the Sea Will TellFilm · Len Weinglass
- 1991And the Sea Will TellSeries · Len Weinglass
- 1990CounterstrikeSeries · Manny
- 1990Shannon's DealSeries · Turner Bryce
- 1990GrandSeries · Ray
- 1990Internal AffairsFilm · Steven Arrocas★ 6.4
- 1989Nick KnightFilm · Det. Don Schanke
- 1989SeinfeldSeries · Barry Prophet★ 8.3
- 1989Quantum LeapSeries · Dr. Mustafa El Razul★ 8.0
- 1989All's FairFilm · Eddie
- 1988The BoostFilm · Joel Miller★ 5.6
- 1988VibesFilm · Eugene★ 5.6
- 1988Onassis: The Richest Man in the WorldFilm · Costas Gratsos
- 1987RoxanneFilm · Chuck★ 6.4
- 1986L.A. LawSeries · Jack Lewis★ 7.0
- 1986Nothing in CommonFilm · Roger the Commercial Director★ 5.9
- 1986Off BeatFilm · Lou Wareham★ 4.7
- 1986MatlockSeries · Sgt. Sam Hayden★ 7.0
- 1985My Man AdamFilm · Mr. Rangle
- 1985Weird ScienceFilm · Kandy Bar Owner★ 6.5
- 1985Head OfficeFilm · General Sepulveda★ 5.4
- 1985The Breakfast ClubFilm · Carl★ 7.7
- 1984The ImpostorFilm
- 1984Murder, She WroteSeries · Lt. Howard Tartarus★ 7.5
- 1984Who's the Boss?Series★ 7.4
- 1984Miami ViceSeries · Andy Sloan★ 7.5
- 1984The Naked FaceFilm · Frank★ 5.6
- 1984Sixteen CandlesFilm · Rudy Ryszczyk★ 6.7
- 1983ClassFilm · Bellman★ 6.0
- 1982TootsieFilm · Actor at Party (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1981ThiefFilm · Mechanic #3★ 7.2
