7.2
Movie
Acting
John Kapelos
- Born
- (age 70)
- Birthplace
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Credits
- 173 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
8.5
TV
The Umbrella Academy
7.7
Movie
The Breakfast Club
8.6
TV
House
8.2
TV
Suits
8.4
TV
The Mentalist
8.4
TV
The X-Files
7.9
TV
Modern Family
8.2
TV
Shameless
8.1
TV
The Expanse
7.6
TV
NCIS
8.2
TV
Seinfeld
6.7
Movie
Sixteen Candles
8.0
TV
Castle
7.9
TV
Desperate Housewives
6.5
Movie
Weird Science
7.9
TV
iCarly
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Acting credits 173
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Once a Week for Life Film | Theo Galanis |
| 2026 | Scrubs TV | Stanley Campos (1 ep) |
| 2024 | Loaded for Bear Film | Ben |
| 2024 | I Don't Know Film | Nicky |
| 2024 | Matlock TV | Judge Frederick Sparkman (2 ep) |
| 2023 | The Last Word Film | Brett Harper |
| 2023 | Beacon 23 TV | Jocko (1 ep) |
| 2022 | The Class Film | Nate |
| 2022 | The Lincoln Lawyer TV | Peter Sterghos (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Val Film | Bryan Foley |
| 2021 | Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead Film | Chief Chauncey O'Connor |
| 2021 | Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent Film | Chief Chauncey O'Connor |
| 2020 | Big Sky TV | Father Ted Maynard (2 ep) |
| 2020 | Medical Police TV | Matteo Neri, Frank Neri (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver Film | Chief Chauncey O'Connor |
| 2019 | Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder Film | Chief Chauncey O'Connor |
| 2019 | Tellers Film | Craig |
| 2019 | Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For Film | Chief Chauncey O'Connor |
| 2019 | Love Shot Film | Tony |
| 2019 | The Umbrella Academy TV | Jack Ruby (5 ep) |
| 2019 | The Unicorn Film | Louis |
| 2018 | Magnum P.I. TV | Hector Aquino (1 ep) |
| 2018 | 22 Chaser Film | Bissey |
| 2018 | BLOOD TYPE Film | ER Policeman |
| 2017 | The Shape of Water Film | Mr. Arzounian |
| 2017 | First Round Down Film | Sonny |
| 2016 | Creature Features TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Conviction TV | Jim McNally (1 ep) |
| 2015 | The Expanse TV | Ren (2 ep) |
| 2015 | Love on the Air Film | Gus |
| 2015 | Impastor TV | Judge Brenden Bell (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Togetherness TV | Contractor (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Transparent TV | Gary (1 ep) |
| 2014 | I Didn't Do It TV | Uncle Patsy (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Free Ride Film | Coast Guard Captain |
| 2013 | Afternoon Delight Film | Jack |
| 2013 | Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer Film | Detective Brady |
| 2013 | Miss Dial Film | Creepy Guy |
| 2012 | Not That Funny Film | Kevork Sarkissian |
| 2011 | The Exes TV | Giovanni (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Suits TV | Elias Gould (3 ep) |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash TV | Roland Stray (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Shameless TV | Larry Burke (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Farewell Mr. Kringle Film | Harley |
| 2010 | Law & Order: LA TV | Mark Buckley (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Lost Girl TV | Wayne (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Don't You Forget About Me Film | Self |
| 2010 | Justified TV | Ethan Picker (9 ep) |
| 2010 | Republic of Doyle TV | Vince Pickard (3 ep) |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Stavros (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Junkyard Dog Film | Hellerman |
| 2009 | Tripping Forward Film | Vladdy |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream Film | Frank McGuire |
| 2009 | Castle TV | Joe Pulgatti (1 ep) |
| 2008 | The Beneficiary Film | Roy Vidrow |
| 2008 | The Suite Life on Deck TV | Elias (1 ep) |
| 2008 | The Mentalist TV | Hank Draber (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Celebrating Sixteen Candles Film | Himself |
| 2008 | Sincerely Yours Film | Self |
| 2008 | Gemini Division TV | (50 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Forever Knight TV | Director (1 ep) |