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John Kapelos

Actor | * 03/08/1956 (68) | London, Ontario (Canada)
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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 Class="shortinfo">The Breakfast Club and Detective Donald Schanke in Forever Knight. An alumnus of The Second City, Chicago, Kapelos's theatrical work spans eight years from Second City's Touring Company (1978–1982) to six revues as a member of the famed Resident Company (1982–1986), and finally Second City's critically acclaimed return to off-Broadway in Orwell That Ends Well at the former Village Gate in New York City. ()
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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 Class="shortinfo">The Breakfast Club and Detective Donald Schanke in Forever Knight.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Bri ...

The Breakfast Club

R

1985 | 3.9/5 | 1h 38min
Comedy, Drama
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An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a p ...

The Shape of Water

R

2017 | 3.6/5 | 2h 3min
Drama, Fantasy, Romance / Love
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Private detective Cassie Dewell partners with ex-cop Jenny Hoyt on a search for two sisters who have been kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway in Montana. When they discover that these are ...

Big Sky

TV-14

2020 | 3.7/5 | 43min per episode
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery of their father's death, the threat of the apocalypse and more. ...

The Umbrella Academy

TV-MA

2019- | 4.3/5
Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Drama
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Movies with John Kapelos as Actor(80)

as Nate2022 The Class
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor2021 Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
as Bryan Foley2021 Val
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor2021 Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor2020 Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
as Louis2019 The Unicorn
as Tony2019 Love Shot
as Craig2019 Tellers
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor2019 Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor2019 Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
as Bissey2018 22 Chaser
as Mr. Arzounian2017 The Shape of Water
as Sonny2017 First Round Down
as Gus2015 Love on the Air
as Jack2013 Afternoon Delight
as Detective Brady2013 Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer
as Kevork Sarkissian2012 Not That Funny
as Harley2010 Farewell Mr. Kringle
as himself2010 Don't You Forget About Me
as Vladdy2009 Tripping Forward
as Frank McGuire2009 Chasing a Dream
as Hellerman2009 Junkyard Dog
as Mr Jones2008 The Babysitter
as Jean George2008 Snow Buddies
as himself2008 Sincerely Yours
as himself2008 Celebrating Sixteen Candles
as Roy Vidrow2008 The Beneficiary
as Whitley2007 Whisper
as Steve Bottino2007 Everybody Wants to Be Italian
as Captain Bob Russell2007 Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango
as Chris DeFrank2006 Stick It
as Harold2006 Fifty Pills
2006 Mr. Soul
as Jim Roberts2005 Category 7: The End of the World
as Joey Tosh2005 The River King
as Leroy Riley2005 Shallow Ground
as Bob Carter2005 McBride: Tune in for Murder
as Det. Murray2003 I Accuse
as John Redding2003 Fast Food High
as Det. Gary Dumars2003 Mimic: Sentinel
as Conor's Lawyer2002 Ignition
as Bruno Gerussi2002 Auto Focus
as Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)2001 Legally Blonde
as Andy Kurtz2001 Fire & Ice
as Lou Miles2000 Cold Blooded
as George Karras1999 The Deep End of the Ocean
as Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)1999 Double Jeopardy
as Walter Lippinscott1998 Johnny Skidmarks
as Jensen1998 Young Hearts Unlimited
as McNally1997 The Relic
as Dave Goss1996 Wiseguy
as The Greek1994 Cool and the Crazy
as Dr. Teplitsky1994 For the Love of Aaron
as Mack Waters1994 Deep Red
as Duke Rollins1994 The Shadow
as Bernie McNeil1993 Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
as Ed Lombardo1993 Guilty as Sin
as Marty "the Greek"1992 We're Talkin' Serious Money
as Detective Melvenos1992 Man Trouble
as Prosecutor Paul Chaiet1992 Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story
as Jack Hammer1991 Defenseless
as Len Weinglass1991 And the Sea Will Tell
as Steven Arrocas1990 Internal Affairs
as Eddie1989 All's Fair
as Det. Don Schanke1989 Nick Knight
as Joel Miller1988 The Boost
as Costas Gratsos1988 Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
as Eugene1988 Vibes
as Chuck1987 Roxanne
as Roger the Commercial Director1986 Nothing in Common
as Lou Wareham1986 Off Beat
as General Sepulveda1985 Head Office
as Dino1985 Weird Science
as Mr. Rangle1985 My Man Adam
as Carl1985 The Breakfast Club
as Rudy Ryszczyk1984 Sixteen Candles
1984 The Impostor
as Bellman1983 Class
as Actor at Party (uncredited)1982 Tootsie
as Mechanic #31981 Thief

TV Shows/Series with John Kapelos as Actor(65)

as Matteo Neri2020 Medical Police
as Frank Neri2020 Medical Police
as Father Ted Maynard2020 Big Sky
as Jack Ruby2019 The Umbrella Academy
as Judge Brenden Bell2015 Impastor
as Contractor2015 Togetherness
as Ren2015 The Expanse
as Gary2014 Transparent
as Uncle Patsy2014 I Didn't Do It
as Elias Gould2011 Suits
as Giovanni2011 The Exes
as Roland Stray2011 Franklin & Bash
as Wayne2010 Lost Girl
as Picker2010 Justified
as Stavros2009 Modern Family
as Joe Pulgatti2009 Castle
2008 Gemini Division
as Elias2008 The Suite Life on Deck
as Hank Draber2008 The Mentalist
as Morris2007 iCarly
as Yari Demitrios2007 Chuck
2006 Shark
as Tom Swagerty2006 Psych
2005 Flight 29 Down
as Bobby Rossmore2004 CSI: NY
as Detective Wayne Farley2004 Boston Legal
2004 Desperate Housewives
as Dr. Kurtz2004 House
2003 Las Vegas
as Angus Cook2003 Dead Like Me
as Carl2003 One Tree Hill
as John Butler2003 Cold Case
2002 Just Cause
as Ezra Hafetz2002 Without a Trace
as Hugo Pinkston2002 Boomtown
2002 The Dead Zone
as Paulie Flores2002 Monk
as Halper2001 Crossing Jordan
2000 God, the Devil and Bob
2000 Gilmore Girls
as Victor Abbot2000 The District
as Chief Duke Rittle2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Seymour Little1999 The West Wing
as Zack Wiley1999 Judging Amy
as Roland Meeks1999 Angel
as Phil Tennant1998 First Wave
1997 The Practice
1997 Timecop
1996 Once a Thief
as Mr. Irby1994 ER
as Special Agent Fordyce1993 The X-Files
1993 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Dr. Milton Getz1993 Diagnosis: Murder
as Policeman1993 Frasier
1993 Dave's World
1992 Forever Knight
as Det. Don Schanke1992 Forever Knight
as Manny1990 Counterstrike
1990 Shannon's Deal
1990 Grand
as Dr. Mustafa El Razul1989 Quantum Leap
as Barry1989 Seinfeld
as Jack Lewis1986 L.A. Law
as Andy Sloan1984 Miami Vice
1984 Who's the Boss?

TV Shows/Series with John Kapelos as Crew(1)

Directing/Director1992 Forever Knight

Full Name: John Kapelos
Citizenship: Canada
Born: Thursday, 03/08 1956 (March) in London, Ontario (Canada) (current age: 68 years + 50 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: London Central Secondary School
John Kapelos frequently works together with these people:
Larry David (31x, Actor)
Norman Brenner (24x, Actor)
Kurt Fuller (19x, Actor)
John Rubinstein (18x, Actor)
Lee Garlington (16x, Actress)
Mark Moses (16x, Actor)
Tom Virtue (16x, Actor)
Lawrence Pressman (15x, Actor)
Christopher Cousins (15x, Actor)
Peter Onorati (15x, Actor)
Eric Lange (15x, Actor)
Brennan Elliott (11x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:109959, Added: 06/27/2018, Last updated: 04/23/2024