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John Kapelos

John Kapelos

Actor · Born March 8, 1956 · London, Ontario, Canada

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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.

Acted in 167

2020s

  1. 2026

    Once a Week for Life

    Theo Galanis

  2. 2024

    Loaded for Bear

    Ben

  3. I Don't Know

    Nicky

  4. 2023
  5. 2022

    The Class

    Nate

  6. 2021
  7. Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

  8. 2020
  9. Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. Tellers

    Craig

  3. Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

  4. Love Shot

    Tony

  5. 2018
  6. 2017
  7. 2016
  8. 2015
  9. Love on the Air

    Gus

  10. 2014
  11. 2013
  12. Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer

    Detective Brady

  13. Miss Dial

    Creepy Guy

  14. 2012
  15. 2011
  16. 2010

    Farewell Mr. Kringle

    Harley

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. Tripping Forward

    Vladdy

  3. Chasing a Dream

    Frank McGuire

  4. 2008
  5. The Babysitter

    Mr Jones

  6. 2007
  7. Everybody Wants to Be Italian

    Steve Bottino

  8. Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango

    Captain Bob Russell

  9. 2006
  10. 2005
  11. Flight 29 Down

    Captain Russell · 2 episodes

  12. McBride: Tune in for Murder

    Bob Carter

  13. Shallow Ground

    Leroy Riley

  14. Aurora Borealis

    Stu

  15. 2004
  16. Phil the Alien

    The General

  17. 2003
  18. Fast Food High

    John Redding

  19. 111 Gramercy Park

    Gus Barlow

  20. 2002
  21. Just Cause

    TV

  22. 2001
  23. Fire & Ice

    Andy Kurtz

  24. 2000

    Cold Blooded

    Lou Miles

  25. God, the Devil and Bob

    TV

1990s

  1. 1999
  2. 1998

    Young Hearts Unlimited

    Jensen

  3. Johnny Skidmarks

    Walter Lippinscott

  4. 1997
  5. 1996
  6. Wiseguy

    Dave Goss

  7. 1994
  8. Cool and the Crazy

    The Greek

  9. Deep Red

    Mack Waters

  10. For the Love of Aaron

    Dr. Teplitsky

  11. 1993
  12. Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife

    Bernie McNeil

  13. 1992

    Man Trouble

    Detective Melvenos

  14. We're Talkin' Serious Money

    Marty "the Greek"

  15. Highway Heartbreaker

    Det. Baker

  16. Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story

    Prosecutor Paul Chaiet

  17. 1991
  18. And the Sea Will Tell

    Len Weinglass

  19. And the Sea Will Tell

    Len Weinglass · 2 episodes

  20. 1990
  21. Shannon's Deal

    Turner Bryce · 1 episode

  22. Grand

    Ray · 1 episode

Directed 1

Appearances4

2010s

  1. 2016
  2. 2010

    Don't You Forget About Me

    Self

2000s

  1. 2008

    Celebrating Sixteen Candles

    Himself

  2. Sincerely Yours

    Self