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Born: May 28, 1933 – Died: January 22, 2020.
John Karlen, a talented actor known for his roles in Cagney & Lacey, Dark Shadows, and House of Dark Shadows, was born on May 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He made significant contributions to the entertainment industry throughout his career. Karlen's captivating performances showcased his versatility and depth as an actor. From his memorable portrayal of Harvey Lacey to his iconic role as Willie Loomis in Dark Shadows, Karlen left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide. Sadly, he passed away on January 22, 2020 in Burbank, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of actors.
Early Life and Career
John Karlen was born on May 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Karlen began his acting career in the 1960s and quickly established himself as a talented and versatile performer. His first professional role came in the TV series Dark Shadows, where he portrayed the character Willie Loomis from 1967 to 1971. This role garnered him significant recognition and set the stage for his future success.
However, it was his portrayal of Harvey Lacey in the TV series Cagney & Lacey that truly propelled Karlen to stardom. The show, which aired from 1982 to 1988, earned critical acclaim and won multiple awards, including two Primetime Emmys for Outstanding drama Series. Karlen's performance as Harvey Lacey was widely praised, showcasing his range as an actor and solidifying his status as a respected figure in the industry.
Throughout his career, Karlen received various awards and nominations for his work. In addition to the Primetime Emmy win for Cagney & Lacey, he also won two other awards and received two nominations for his performances in different projects. These accolades reflect his talent and the impact he had on the entertainment industry.
In terms of his personal life, Karlen was married to Betty Karlen.
Karlen's contributions to Hollywood and the entertainment industry are undeniable. With his memorable performances and versatile acting abilities, Karlen left a lasting impact on audiences and his peers. He is often remembered as a talented actor who brought depth and complexity to his characters.
Although Karlen is no longer with us, his legacy as an icon in the world of television and film will continue to inspire future generations of actors. His body of work will remain a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Job Interview (Short) | The Applicant |
| 1996 | Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions (TV Movie) | Harvey Lacey |
| 1989–1995 | Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) | Superintendent Arthur Joyce | Patrick MacNair | Lt. Martin McGinn |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling (TV Movie) | Harvey Lacey |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: Together Again (TV Movie) | Harvey Lacey |
| 1994–1995 | Mad About You (TV Series) | Gus Stemple |
| 1994 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return (TV Movie) | Harvey Lacey |
| 1994 | Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography (TV Movie) | Jerry Barr |
| 1994 | MacShayne: Winner Takes All (TV Movie) | Waldo Church |
| 1993 | Without Warning: Terror in the Towers (TV Movie) | Jack McAllister |
| 1993 | Surf Ninjas | Mac |
| 1992 | Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story (TV Movie) | John Garner |
| 1991 | In a Child's Name (TV Mini Series) | Joe Silvano |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin (TV Movie) | Jake Morrison |
| 1991 | The Dark Wind | Jake West |
| 1990 | Nightmare on the 13th Floor (TV Movie) | Sgt Madden |
| 1989–1990 | Snoops (TV Series) | Lieutenant Sam Akers |
| 1989 | 227 (TV Series) | Nathan Pollack |
| 1989 | Jackée (TV Movie) | Nathan Pollack |
| 1989 | Babycakes (TV Movie) | Al |
| 1989 | The Cover Girl and the Cop (TV Movie) | Lieutenant Wingo |
| 1988 | Police Story: Burnout (TV Movie) | Capt. Harrison |
| 1988 | ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series) | Joe Farrell |
| 1982–1988 | Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) | Harvey Lacey | Harvey |
| 1987 | Downpayment on Murder (TV Movie) | Albert |
| 1987 | The New Mike Hammer (TV Series) | Adam Simon |
| 1987 | Daddy (TV Movie) | Mike Burnette |
| 1986 | Native Son | Max |
| 1986 | The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (TV Movie) | Chapel |
| 1986 | Welcome Home, Bobby (TV Movie) | Geffin |
| 1985 | Hostage Flight (TV Movie) | DiSalvo |
| 1985 | Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series) | Dr. Arthur Barwell |
| 1984 | Gimme an 'F' | Bucky Berkshire |
| 1984 | Impulse | Bob Russell |
| 1984 | Racing with the Moon | Mr. Nash |
| 1983 | Bay City Blues (TV Series) | Clancy |
| 1983 | The Winds of War (TV Mini Series) | Ed - PBY Pilot |
| 1983 | American Playhouse (TV Series) | Reverend Walker |
| 1982 | Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story (TV Movie) | Uncle George |
| 1982 | King's Crossing (TV Series) | Sheriff |
| 1982 | Strike Force (TV Series) | District Attorney Trenton |
| 1982 | Hill Street Blues (TV Series) | Loomis |
| 1982 | Fame (TV Series) | Detective Kessler |
| 1981 | Pennies from Heaven | The Detective |
| 1981 | American Dream (TV Series) | Coach Ritter |
| 1981 | Trapper John, M.D. (TV Series) | Marty |
| 1979–1981 | Vega$ (TV Series) | Geddes | Eddie Stolvak |
| 1979–1981 | Quincy M.E. (TV Series) | Agent Brice | Sgt. Alistair Adams |
| 1980 | The Long Days of Summer (TV Movie) | Duane Haley |
| 1979 | The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (TV Movie) | Charlie Powers |
| 1979 | Lou Grant (TV Series) | Ken Navaretti |
| 1979 | Sword of Justice (TV Series) | Jerry Lombardi |
| 1979 | The Return of Mod Squad (TV Movie) | Marty |
| 1979 | Kaz (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1979 | Supertrain (TV Series) | Quinn |
| 1979 | Starsky and Hutch (TV Series) | Deputy D.A. Stanton |
| 1978 | Barnaby Jones (TV Series) | Johnny Alban | Easy Eddie |
| 1978 | The Eddie Capra Mysteries (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1978 | The Rockford Files (TV Series) | Leo |
| 1978 | Killer's Delight | Danny |
| 1978 | Colorado C.I. (TV Movie) | Kessler |
| 1973–1978 | Kojak (TV Series) | Hicks | Pinky |
| 1978 | The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV Series) | Rocky McQue |
| 1977 | This Is the Life (TV Series) | Barry |
| 1977 | Charlie's Angels (TV Series) | Leonard Chaffey |
| 1977 | The Feather and Father Gang (TV Series) | Benton |
| 1977 | ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series) | Bill Leggett |
| 1973–1977 | Police Story (TV Series) | Shep | Rush | Detective #1 - 1st Supermarket Robbery |
| 1977 | Hunter (TV Series) | Power plant worker |
| 1977 | All in the Family (TV Series) | Leo |
| 1977 | Most Wanted (TV Series) | Red Murphy |
| 1976 | Serpico (TV Series) | Eddie Hibbard |
| 1975–1976 | The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) | Nat Reeves | Vernon |
| 1976 | The Waltons (TV Series) | Rev. Ezekiel L. Henshaw |
| 1976 | A Small Town in Texas | Lenny |
| 1976 | Hawaii Five-O (TV Series) | Dave Harris |
| 1975 | Mobile One (TV Series) | Mickey Scanlon |
| 1973–1975 | Medical Center (TV Series) | Danny Taggert | Frank Crane |
| 1975 | The Kansas City Massacre (TV Movie) | Sam Cowley |
| 1975 | Joe Forrester (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1975 | Delancey Street: The Crisis Within (TV Movie) | Richard Copell |
| 1975 | Trilogy of Terror (TV Movie) | Thomas Anmar (as John Karlin) |
| 1975 | Mannix (TV Series) | Hood #1 |
| 1973–1974 | The Wide World of Mystery (TV Series) | The Detective | Frank Linwood | Otto Roget |
| 1974 | Shazam! (TV Series) | Nick |
| 1974 | Doc Elliot (TV Series) | Vincent Parker |
| 1974 | Melvin Purvis G-MAN (TV Movie) | 'Tony' Anthony Redecci |
| 1973 | The Invasion of Carol Enders (TV Movie) | David Hastings |
| 1973 | The Magician (TV Series) | Jim Russell |
| 1973 | Shirts/Skins (TV Movie) | Herbie Bush |
| 1973 | Egan (TV Movie) | Jack | Ida Deveaux |
| 1973 | The Picture of Dorian Gray (TV Movie) | Alan Campbell |
| 1972 | Mod Squad (TV Series) | Johnny Wexford |
| 1972 | Night Gallery (TV Series) | Ed |
| 1972 | The Sixth Sense (TV Series) | Ed |
| 1972 | Night of Terror (TV Movie) | Manning |
| 1971 | Night of Dark Shadows | Alex Jenkins |
| 1971 | Daughters of Darkness | Stefan |
| 1967–1971 | Dark Shadows (TV Series) | Kendrick Young | Opening Voiceover | Desmond Collins ... |
| 1970 | House of Dark Shadows | Willie Loomis |
| 1968 | Hidden Faces (TV Series) | Sharkey Primrose |
| 1967 | Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (TV Series) | Jock Porter (1967) | Jock Porter |
| 1967 | N.Y.P.D. (TV Series) | Gary Doyle |
| 1966 | Hawk (TV Series) | John Polanski |
| 1966 | Postmark Zero (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1964 | Brenner (TV Series) | Ben Laney |
| 1964 | Another World (TV Series) | Casey (1970) |
| 1964 | East Side/West Side (TV Series) | Billy Conrad |
| 1963 | The Patriots (TV Movie) | Ned |
| 1963 | The Doctors (TV Series) | Danny Boy Delaney |
| 1963 | Stoney Burke (TV Series) | Mickey |
| 1962 | The Gallant Men (TV Series) | Lt. Tyrell |
| 1962 | The Detectives (TV Series) | Frankie |
| 1961 | Route 66 (TV Series) | member of Packy's gang (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Deadline (TV Series) | Airman |
| 1959 | The Big Story (TV Series) | Andy Franks |
| 1959 | Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) | Pfc. James Cook |
| 1959 | Naked City (TV Series) | Chuck |
| 1958 | From These Roots (TV Series) | Unknown (1958) |
| 1957 | Kraft Theatre (TV Series) | Young man |
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