
Biography
Leonard Joseph “Len” Cariou (born September 30, 1939) is a Canadian actor. He gained prominence for his Tony Award-winning title role in the original cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979). Prior, Cariou had earned nominations for his performances in musicals Applause (1970) and A Little Night Music (1973). Cariou has had supporting roles in films such as The Four Seasons (1981), Thirteen Days (2000), About Schmidt (2002), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Prisoners (2013), and Spotlight (2015). On television, he is known for recurring roles in the shows Murder, She Wrote (1985–1992), Brotherhood (2005-2006), and Damages (2010) and his starring role in Blue Bloods (2010–2024).
Acted in 65
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2021
Show of Titles
"Mame" Performer
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2015
- 2013
Wallander: The Troubled Man
Atkins
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
James Tyrone (segment "Long Day's Journey Into Night")
- 2005
- 2004
Sex Traffic
Magnus Herzoff · 2 episodes
The Skulls III
Dean Lawton
- 2002
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
In the Company of Spies
The President
Border Line
Jerry
- 1997
- 1996
The Summer of Ben Tyler
Spencer Maitland
A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story
Harry Jansen
- 1995
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
Walt Disney
The Man in the Attic
Joe Heldmann
Derby
Henry Woods
- 1994
Love on the Run
Noah Cross
Witness to the Execution
Jake Tyler
- 1993
The Sea Wolf
Dr. Picard
Class of '61
Dr. Leland Peyton
Miracle on Interstate 880
Buck Helm
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
There Were Times, Dear
Bob Millard
- 1986
Killer in the Mirror
Movie
- 1985
Surviving
David Brogan
- 1984
Louisiana
Oswald
- 1983
- 1982
The Taming of the Shrew
Petruchio
- 1981
Madame X
John Abbott
1970s
- 1978
Who'll Save Our Children?
Matt Laver
Drying Up the Streets
Larry
- 1977
A Little Night Music
Frederick Egerman
One Man
Jason Brady
Appearances17
2020s
- 2020
1990s
- 1998
Race for the Record
Narrator (voice)
- 1997
New York Underground
Narrator
- 1996
1996 New York Yankees: The Official World Series Film
Self - Narrator
- 1995
1995 Atlanta Braves: The Official World Series Film
Himself - Narrator
- 1993
1993 Toronto Blue Jays: The Official World Series Film
Self - Narrator
1980s
- 1989
An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated
Narrator
The Johnstown Flood
Narrator
- 1988
- 1987
A Giants History: The Tale of Two Cities
Narrator
- 1986
An Amazin' Era
Narrator
1970s
- 1978
Canada Vignettes: Fort Prince of Wales
Narrator
Canada Vignettes: Spence's Republic
Narrator
Canada Vignettes: Lady Frances Simpson
Narrator
- 1971
No release date
Official 1992 World Series Film
Self - Narrator