John Kapelos

Acting

John Kapelos

Born 8 March 1956 · London, Ontario, Canada · 70

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Umbrella Academy2019 · Series · Jack Ruby
House2004 · Series · Dr. Kurtz
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Hank Draber
Suits2011 · Series · Elias Gould
The Breakfast Club1985 · Film · Carl
The X-Files1993 · Series · Special Agent Fordyce

Filmography

Movies

88 films

Once a Week for Life2026 · Film · Theo Galanis
Loaded for Bear2024 · Film · Ben
I Don't Know2024 · Film · Nicky
The Last Word2023 · Film · Brett Harper
The Class2022 · Film · Nate
Val2021 · Film · Bryan Foley
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead2021 · Film · Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent2021 · Film · Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver2020 · Film · Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder2019 · Film · Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Tellers2019 · Film · Craig
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For2019 · Film · Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Love Shot2019 · Film · Tony
The Unicorn2019 · Film · Louis
22 Chaser2018 · Film · Bissey
BLOOD TYPE2018 · Film · ER Policeman
The Shape of Water2017 · Film · Mr. Arzounian
First Round Down2017 · Film · Sonny
Love on the Air2015 · Film · Gus
Free Ride2013 · Film · Coast Guard Captain
Afternoon Delight2013 · Film · Jack
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer2013 · Film · Detective Brady
Miss Dial2013 · Film · Creepy Guy
Not That Funny2012 · Film · Kevork Sarkissian
Farewell Mr. Kringle2010 · Film · Harley
Junkyard Dog2009 · Film · Hellerman
Tripping Forward2009 · Film · Vladdy
Chasing a Dream2009 · Film · Frank McGuire
The Babysitter2008 · Film · Mr Jones
Snow Buddies2008 · Film · Jean George
Whisper2007 · Film · Whitley
Everybody Wants to Be Italian2007 · Film · Steve Bottino
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango2007 · Film · Captain Bob Russell
Fifty Pills2006 · Film · Harold
Stick It2006 · Film · Chris DeFrank
The River King2005 · Film · Joey Tosh
McBride: Tune in for Murder2005 · Film · Bob Carter
Shallow Ground2005 · Film · Leroy Riley
Aurora Borealis2005 · Film · Stu
Phil the Alien2004 · Film · The General
I Accuse2003 · Film · Det. Murray
Mimic: Sentinel2003 · Film · Det. Gary Dumars
Fast Food High2003 · Film · John Redding
111 Gramercy Park2003 · Film · Gus Barlow
Auto Focus2002 · Film · Bruno Gerussi
Ignition2002 · Film · Conor's Lawyer
Legally Blonde2001 · Film · Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
Fire & Ice2001 · Film · Andy Kurtz
Cold Blooded2000 · Film · Lou Miles
Double Jeopardy1999 · Film · Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
The Deep End of the Ocean1999 · Film · George
Young Hearts Unlimited1998 · Film · Jensen
Johnny Skidmarks1998 · Film · Walter Lippinscott
The Relic1997 · Film · McNally
The Craft1996 · Film · Ray (uncredited)
Wiseguy1996 · Film · Dave Goss
The Late Shift1996 · Film · Robert Morton
Cool and the Crazy1994 · Film · The Greek
The Shadow1994 · Film · Duke Rollins
Deep Red1994 · Film · Mack Waters
For the Love of Aaron1994 · Film · Dr. Teplitsky
Guilty as Sin1993 · Film · Ed Lombardo
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife1993 · Film · Bernie McNeil
Man Trouble1992 · Film · Detective Melvenos
We're Talkin' Serious Money1992 · Film · Marty "the Greek"
Highway Heartbreaker1992 · Film · Det. Baker
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story1992 · Film · Prosecutor Paul Chaiet
Defenseless1991 · Film · Jack Hammer
And the Sea Will Tell1991 · Film · Len Weinglass
Internal Affairs1990 · Film · Steven Arrocas
Nick Knight1989 · Film · Det. Don Schanke
All's Fair1989 · Film · Eddie
The Boost1988 · Film · Joel Miller
Vibes1988 · Film · Eugene
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World1988 · Film · Costas Gratsos
Roxanne1987 · Film · Chuck
Nothing in Common1986 · Film · Roger the Commercial Director
Off Beat1986 · Film · Lou Wareham
My Man Adam1985 · Film · Mr. Rangle
Weird Science1985 · Film · Kandy Bar Owner
Head Office1985 · Film · General Sepulveda
The Breakfast Club1985 · Film · Carl
The Impostor1984 · Film
The Naked Face1984 · Film · Frank
Sixteen Candles1984 · Film · Rudy Ryszczyk
Class1983 · Film · Bellman
Tootsie1982 · Film · Actor at Party (uncredited)
Thief1981 · Film · Mechanic #3

Filmography

Series

79 shows

Scrubs2026 · Series · Stanley Campos
Matlock2024 · Series · Judge Frederick Sparkman
Beacon 232023 · Series · Jocko
The Lincoln Lawyer2022 · Series · Peter Sterghos
Big Sky2020 · Series · Father Ted Maynard
Medical Police2020 · Series · Matteo Neri
The Umbrella Academy2019 · Series · Jack Ruby
Magnum P.I.2018 · Series · Hector Aquino
Conviction2016 · Series · Jim McNally
The Expanse2015 · Series · Ren
Impastor2015 · Series · Judge Brenden Bell
Togetherness2015 · Series · Contractor
Transparent2014 · Series · Gary
I Didn't Do It2014 · Series · Uncle Patsy
The Exes2011 · Series · Giovanni
Suits2011 · Series · Elias Gould
Franklin & Bash2011 · Series · Roland Stray
Shameless2011 · Series · Larry Burke
Law & Order: LA2010 · Series · Mark Buckley
Lost Girl2010 · Series · Wayne
Justified2010 · Series · Ethan Picker
Republic of Doyle2010 · Series · Vince Pickard
Modern Family2009 · Series · Stavros
Castle2009 · Series · Joe Pulgatti
The Suite Life on Deck2008 · Series · Elias
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Hank Draber
Gemini Division2008 · Series
Chuck2007 · Series · Yari Demitrios
iCarly2007 · Series · Morris
Shark2006 · Series · Presiding Officer
Psych2006 · Series · Tom Swagerty
Flight 29 Down2005 · Series · Captain Russell
House2004 · Series · Dr. Kurtz
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Eugene Beale
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Detective Wayne Farley
CSI: NY2004 · Series · Bobby Rossmore
Cold Case2003 · Series · John Butler
One Tree Hill2003 · Series · Carl
NCIS2003 · Series · Victor Castor
Las Vegas2003 · Series
Dead Like Me2003 · Series · Angus Cook
Boomtown2002 · Series · Hugo Pinkston
Without a Trace2002 · Series · Ezra Hafetz
Just Cause2002 · Series
Monk2002 · Series · Paulie Flores
The Dead Zone2002 · Series · Patrick Hanchin
Crossing Jordan2001 · Series · Halper
State of Grace2001 · Series · Milton Figer
The District2000 · Series · Victor Abbot
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Duke Rittle
Gilmore Girls2000 · Series · Orientation Leader
God, the Devil and Bob2000 · Series
Angel1999 · Series · Roland Meeks
The West Wing1999 · Series · Seymour Little
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Zack Wiley
First Wave1998 · Series · Phil Tennant
Timecop1997 · Series
The Practice1997 · Series · John Rydell
Once a Thief1996 · Series
ER1994 · Series · Mr. Irby
Rebel Highway1994 · Series · The Greek
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Dr. Milton Getz
Dave's World1993 · Series · Leo
Frasier1993 · Series · Policeman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · Series · Lucky Leon
The X-Files1993 · Series · Special Agent Fordyce
Forever Knight1992 · Series
Palace Guard1991 · Series
And the Sea Will Tell1991 · Series · Len Weinglass
Counterstrike1990 · Series · Manny
Shannon's Deal1990 · Series · Turner Bryce
Grand1990 · Series · Ray
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Barry Prophet
Quantum Leap1989 · Series · Dr. Mustafa El Razul
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Jack Lewis
Matlock1986 · Series · Sgt. Sam Hayden
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Lt. Howard Tartarus
Who's the Boss?1984 · Series
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Andy Sloan