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John Kapelos
Acting

John Kapelos

Born 1956-03-08
London, Ontario, Canada
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring John Kapelos

The Shape of Water
Movie
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The Shape of Water

2017
TMDB3.6
The Umbrella Academy
TV
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The Umbrella Academy

2019
TMDB4.3
House
TV
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House

2004
TMDB4.3
The Breakfast Club
Movie
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The Breakfast Club

1985
TMDB3.9
The Mentalist
TV
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The Mentalist

2008
TMDB4.2
Suits
TV
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Suits

2011
TMDB4.1
Shameless
TV
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Shameless

2011
TMDB4.1
Legally Blonde
Movie
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Legally Blonde

2001
TMDB3.4
Modern Family
TV
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Modern Family

2009
TMDB4.0
The X-Files
TV
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The X-Files

1993
TMDB4.2

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (174 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Once a Week for LifeOnce a Week for LifeTheo GalanisMovie2026
ScrubsScrubsStanley CamposTV Series2026
Loaded for BearLoaded for BearBenMovie2024
I Don't KnowI Don't KnowNickyMovie2024
MatlockMatlockJudge Frederick SparkmanTV Series2024
The Last WordThe Last WordBrett HarperMovie2023
Beacon 23Beacon 23JockoTV Series2023
The ClassThe ClassNateMovie2022
The Lincoln LawyerThe Lincoln LawyerPeter SterghosTV Series2022
ValValBryan FoleyMovie2021
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me DeadCrossword Mysteries: Riddle Me DeadChief Chauncey O'ConnorMovie2021
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal DescentCrossword Mysteries: Terminal DescentChief Chauncey O'ConnorMovie2021
Big SkyBig SkyFather Ted MaynardTV Series2020
Medical PoliceMedical PoliceMatteo NeriTV Series2020
Medical PoliceMedical PoliceFrank NeriTV Series2020
Crossword Mysteries: AbracadaverCrossword Mysteries: AbracadaverChief Chauncey O'ConnorMovie2020
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing MurderCrossword Mysteries: Proposing MurderChief Chauncey O'ConnorMovie2019
TellersTellersCraigMovie2019
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die ForCrossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die ForChief Chauncey O'ConnorMovie2019
Love ShotLove ShotTonyMovie2019
The Umbrella AcademyThe Umbrella AcademyJack RubyTV Series2019
The UnicornThe UnicornLouisMovie2019
Magnum P.I.Magnum P.I.Hector AquinoTV Series2018
22 Chaser22 ChaserBisseyMovie2018
BLOOD TYPEBLOOD TYPEER PolicemanMovie2018
The Shape of WaterThe Shape of WaterMr. ArzounianMovie2017
First Round DownFirst Round DownSonnyMovie2017
Creature FeaturesCreature FeaturesSelfTV Series2016
ConvictionConvictionJim McNallyTV Series2016
The ExpanseThe ExpanseRenTV Series2015
Love on the AirLove on the AirGusMovie2015
ImpastorImpastorJudge Brenden BellTV Series2015
TogethernessTogethernessContractorTV Series2015
TransparentTransparentGaryTV Series2014
I Didn't Do ItI Didn't Do ItUncle PatsyTV Series2014
Afternoon DelightAfternoon DelightJackMovie2013
Hunt for the Labyrinth KillerHunt for the Labyrinth KillerDetective BradyMovie2013
Miss DialMiss DialCreepy GuyMovie2013
Not That FunnyNot That FunnyKevork SarkissianMovie2012
The ExesThe ExesGiovanniTV Series2011
SuitsSuitsElias GouldTV Series2011
Franklin & BashFranklin & BashRoland StrayTV Series2011
ShamelessShamelessLarry BurkeTV Series2011
Farewell Mr. KringleFarewell Mr. KringleHarleyMovie2010
Law & Order: LALaw & Order: LAMark BuckleyTV Series2010
Lost GirlLost GirlWayneTV Series2010
Don't You Forget About MeDon't You Forget About MeSelfMovie2010
JustifiedJustifiedEthan PickerTV Series2010
Republic of DoyleRepublic of DoyleVince PickardTV Series2010
Modern FamilyModern FamilyStavrosTV Series2009
Junkyard DogJunkyard DogHellermanMovie2009
Tripping ForwardTripping ForwardVladdyMovie2009
Chasing a DreamChasing a DreamFrank McGuireMovie2009
CastleCastleJoe PulgattiTV Series2009
The BeneficiaryRoy VidrowMovie2008
The Suite Life on DeckThe Suite Life on DeckEliasTV Series2008
The MentalistThe MentalistHank DraberTV Series2008
Celebrating Sixteen CandlesCelebrating Sixteen CandlesHimselfMovie2008
Sincerely YoursSincerely YoursSelfMovie2008
Gemini DivisionGemini DivisionSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
The BabysitterThe BabysitterMr JonesMovie2008
Snow BuddiesSnow BuddiesJean GeorgeMovie2008
WhisperWhisperWhitleyMovie2007
ChuckChuckYari DemitriosTV Series2007
Everybody Wants to Be ItalianEverybody Wants to Be ItalianSteve BottinoMovie2007
iCarlyiCarlyMorrisTV Series2007
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel TangoFlight 29 Down: The Hotel TangoCaptain Bob RussellMovie2007
SharkSharkPresiding OfficerTV Series2006
PsychPsychTom SwagertyTV Series2006
Fifty PillsFifty PillsHaroldMovie2006
Stick ItStick ItChris DeFrankMovie2006
Mr. SoulSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
The River KingThe River KingJoey ToshMovie2005
Flight 29 DownFlight 29 DownCaptain RussellTV Series2005
McBride: Tune in for MurderMcBride: Tune in for MurderBob CarterMovie2005
Shallow GroundShallow GroundLeroy RileyMovie2005
HouseHouseDr. KurtzTV Series2004
Desperate HousewivesDesperate HousewivesEugene BealeTV Series2004
Boston LegalBoston LegalDetective Wayne FarleyTV Series2004
CSI: NYCSI: NYBobby RossmoreTV Series2004
Phil the AlienPhil the AlienThe GeneralMovie2004
I AccuseI AccuseDet. MurrayMovie2003
Cold CaseCold CaseJohn ButlerTV Series2003
One Tree HillOne Tree HillCarlTV Series2003
NCISNCISVictor CastorTV Series2003
Las VegasLas VegasSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Dead Like MeDead Like MeAngus CookTV Series2003
Mimic: SentinelMimic: SentinelDet. Gary DumarsMovie2003
Fast Food HighFast Food HighJohn ReddingMovie2003
111 Gramercy Park111 Gramercy ParkGus BarlowMovie2003
Auto FocusAuto FocusBruno GerussiMovie2002
BoomtownBoomtownHugo PinkstonTV Series2002
Without a TraceWithout a TraceEzra HafetzTV Series2002
Just CauseJust CauseSelf / AppearanceTV Series2002
MonkMonkPaulie FloresTV Series2002
The Dead ZoneThe Dead ZonePatrick HanchinTV Series2002
IgnitionIgnitionConor's LawyerMovie2002
Crossing JordanCrossing JordanHalperTV Series2001
Legally BlondeLegally BlondeDewey Newcombe (uncredited)Movie2001
State of GraceState of GraceMilton FigerTV Series2001
Fire & IceFire & IceAndy KurtzMovie2001
Cold BloodedCold BloodedLou MilesMovie2000
The DistrictThe DistrictVictor AbbotTV Series2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationDuke RittleTV Series2000
Gilmore GirlsGilmore GirlsOrientation LeaderTV Series2000
God, the Devil and BobGod, the Devil and BobSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
AngelAngelRoland MeeksTV Series1999
Double JeopardyDouble JeopardyMan on Pay Phone (uncredited)Movie1999
The West WingThe West WingSeymour LittleTV Series1999
Judging AmyJudging AmyZack WileyTV Series1999
The Deep End of the OceanThe Deep End of the OceanGeorgeMovie1999
Young Hearts UnlimitedYoung Hearts UnlimitedJensenMovie1998
First WaveFirst WavePhil TennantTV Series1998
Johnny SkidmarksJohnny SkidmarksWalter LippinscottMovie1998
TimecopTimecopSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
The PracticeThe PracticeOfficer John RydellTV Series1997
The RelicThe RelicMcNallyMovie1997
Once a ThiefOnce a ThiefSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
The CraftThe CraftRay (uncredited)Movie1996
WiseguyWiseguyDave GossMovie1996
The Late ShiftThe Late ShiftRobert MortonMovie1996
ERERMr. IrbyTV Series1994
Cool and the CrazyCool and the CrazyThe GreekMovie1994
Rebel HighwayRebel HighwayThe GreekTV Series1994
The ShadowThe ShadowDuke RollinsMovie1994
Deep RedDeep RedMack WatersMovie1994
For the Love of AaronFor the Love of AaronDr. TeplitskyMovie1994
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderDr. Milton GetzTV Series1993
Dave's WorldDave's WorldLeoTV Series1993
FrasierFrasierPolicemanTV Series1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLucky LeonTV Series1993
The X-FilesThe X-FilesSpecial Agent FordyceTV Series1993
Guilty as SinGuilty as SinEd LombardoMovie1993
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the KnifeDiagnosis Murder: A Twist of the KnifeBernie McNeilMovie1993
Man TroubleMan TroubleDetective MelvenosMovie1992
We're Talkin' Serious MoneyWe're Talkin' Serious MoneyMarty "the Greek"Movie1992
Forever KnightForever KnightSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Forever KnightForever KnightDet. Don SchankeTV Series1992
Forever KnightForever KnightDirectorTV Series1992
Highway HeartbreakerHighway HeartbreakerDet. BakerMovie1992
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis StoryDeadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis StoryProsecutor Paul ChaietMovie1992
Palace GuardPalace GuardSelf / AppearanceTV Series1991
DefenselessDefenselessJack HammerMovie1991
And the Sea Will TellAnd the Sea Will TellLen WeinglassMovie1991
And the Sea Will TellAnd the Sea Will TellLen WeinglassTV Series1991
CounterstrikeCounterstrikeMannyTV Series1990
Shannon's DealShannon's DealTurner BryceTV Series1990
GrandGrandRayTV Series1990
Internal AffairsInternal AffairsSteven ArrocasMovie1990
Nick KnightNick KnightDet. Don SchankeMovie1989
SeinfeldSeinfeldBarry ProphetTV Series1989
Quantum LeapQuantum LeapDr. Mustafa El RazulTV Series1989
All's FairAll's FairEddieMovie1989
The BoostThe BoostJoel MillerMovie1988
VibesVibesEugeneMovie1988
Onassis: The Richest Man in the WorldOnassis: The Richest Man in the WorldCostas GratsosMovie1988
RoxanneRoxanneChuckMovie1987
L.A. LawL.A. LawJack LewisTV Series1986
Nothing in CommonNothing in CommonRoger the Commercial DirectorMovie1986
Off BeatOff BeatLou WarehamMovie1986
MatlockMatlockSgt. Sam HaydenTV Series1986
My Man AdamMy Man AdamMr. RangleMovie1985
Weird ScienceWeird ScienceKandy Bar OwnerMovie1985
Head OfficeHead OfficeGeneral SepulvedaMovie1985
The Breakfast ClubThe Breakfast ClubCarlMovie1985
The ImpostorThe ImpostorSelf / AppearanceMovie1984
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteLt. Howard TartarusTV Series1984
Who's the Boss?Who's the Boss?Self / AppearanceTV Series1984
Miami ViceMiami ViceAndy SloanTV Series1984
The Naked FaceThe Naked FaceFrankMovie1984
Sixteen CandlesSixteen CandlesRudy RyszczykMovie1984
ClassClassBellmanMovie1983
TootsieTootsieActor at Party (uncredited)Movie1982
ThiefThiefMechanic #3Movie1981