John Karlen

John Karlen

Deceased · Born: May 28, 1933 · Died: Jan 22, 2020

Personal Details

BornMay 28, 1933 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Parents
  • Helen Agnes Balondowicz
  • Adam Marion Karlewicz

Biography

John Karlen, a talented actor, entered this world on May 28, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, a bustling metropolis in the United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Karlen garnered recognition for his captivating performances in various film and television productions, including the iconic series Cagney & Lacey, which premiered in 1981.

Prior to his successful television career, Karlen made a name for himself in the world of daytime television, starring in the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, which debuted in 1966, and its big-screen adaptation, House of Dark Shadows, released in 1970.

Karlen's personal life was marked by a long-term marriage to his loving wife, Betty Karlen.

Sadly, John Karlen's life came to a close on January 22, 2020, in Burbank, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a cherished marriage.

Career

1994
The Dark Wind
The Dark Wind as Jake West
In a Child's Name
In a Child's Name as Joe Silvano
1989
The Cover Girl and the Cop
The Cover Girl and the Cop as Lieutenant Wingo
1988
Police Story: Burnout
Police Story: Burnout as Capt. Harrison
1987
Daddy
Daddy as Mike Burnette
Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey as Harvey Lacey
1986
1985
1984
Impulse
Impulse as Bob Russell
Gimme an 'F'
Gimme an 'F' as Bucky Berkshire
1981
Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven as The Detective
1980
Supertrain
Supertrain as Quinn
1978
1975
Trilogy of Terror
Trilogy of Terror as Thomas Amman
1974
Melvin Purvis G-MAN
Melvin Purvis G-MAN as 'Tony' Anthony Redecci
1973
Shirts/Skins
Shirts/Skins as Herbie Bush
1972
1971
Daughters of Darkness
Daughters of Darkness as Stefan Chilton
1970
House of Dark Shadows
House of Dark Shadows as Willie Loomis
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows as Willie Loomis