John Karlen
Acting
Biography
John Karlen (born John Adam Karlewicz) was an American character actor who played multiple roles (Willie Loomis, Carl Collins, William H. Loomis, Desmond Collins, Alex Jenkins, and Kendrick Young) on the ABC serial Dark Shadows, in various episodes which aired from 1966 to 1971. Karlen also played Harvey Lacey, husband of Mary Beth Lacey (played by Tyne Daly), on the CBS crime series Cagney & Lacey (1982–88).
Born: May 28, 1933
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions
Detectives Cagney and Lacey come face-to-face with their true feelings about capital punishment when they're assigned to the city's first capital murder case in 10 years.
Master of Dark Shadows
Revealing the fascinating impact of the ground-breaking Gothic drama Dark Shadows with a compelling blend of rare footage and behind-the-scenes stories exploring the diverse talents of creator-producer-director Dan Curtis.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hunter
Global espionage with an American agent and his sexy partner.
All in the Family
Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
In a Child's Name
A true story about a woman who fights her brother-in-law's parents for custody of her deceased sister's baby upon learning that her brother-in-law murdered her sister.
Hill Street Blues
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
The Rockford Files
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Quincy, M.E.
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
Quincy, M.E.
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
Filmography
as Self
as Harvey Lacey
as Harvey Lacey
as Harvey Lacey
as Harvey Lacey
as Jerry Barr
as Waldo Church
as Mac
as Jack McAllister
as Gus Stemple
as John Garner
as Jake West
as Joe Silvano
as Jake Morrison
as Sgt. Madden
as Sam Akers
as Al
as Lieutenant Wingo
as Capt. Harrison
as Joe Farrell
as Mike Burnette
as Albert
as Max
as Geffin
as DiSalvo
as Bucky Berkshire
as Lt. Martin McGinn
as Patrick MacNair
as Superintendent Arthur Joyce
as Bob Russell
as Arthur Barwell
as Mr. Nash
as Uncle George
as Harvey Lacey
as Reverend Walker
as The Detective
as Coach Ritter
as Duane Haley
as Charlie Powers
as Marty
as Quinn
as Danny
as Ken Navaretti
as Power plant worker
as Agent Brice
as Leonard Chaffey
as Lenny
as Sam Cowley
as Mickey Scanlon
as Richard Copell
as Thomas Amman
as 'Tony' Anthony Redecci
as Leo
as Frank Linwood
as David Hastings
as Pinky
as Hicks
as Vincent Parker
as Herbie Bush
as Jim Russell
as Alan Campbell
as Johnny Alban
as Otto Roget
as Manning
as Joe Farrell
as Rev. Ezekiel L. Henshaw
as Alex Jenkins
as Stefan Chilton
as Leo
as Willie Loomis
as Johnny Wexford
as Harris
as Willie Loomis
as Mickey
as Chuck
as Ned