
John Kapelos
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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
Credits

Legally Blonde (2001)
as Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)

The Breakfast Club (1985)
as Carl

The Shape of Water (2017)
as Mr. Arzounian

The Craft (1996)
as Ray (uncredited)

Double Jeopardy (1999)
as Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)

Sixteen Candles (1984)
as Rudy Ryszczyk

The Relic (1997)
as McNally

Weird Science (1985)
as Kandy Bar Owner

The Shadow (1994)
as Duke Rollins

Tootsie (1982)
as Actor at Party (uncredited)

Thief (1981)
as Mechanic #3

The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)
as George Karras

Stick It (2006)
as Chris DeFrank

My Man Adam (1985)
as Mr. Rangle

Internal Affairs (1990)
as Steven Arrocas

Snow Buddies (2008)
as Jean George

Roxanne (1987)
as Chuck

Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent (2021)
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor

Class (1983)
as Bellman

Auto Focus (2002)
as Bruno Gerussi

Afternoon Delight (2013)
as Jack

Man Trouble (1992)
as Detective Melvenos

Guilty as Sin (1993)
as Ed Lombardo

Whisper (2007)
as Whitley

Mimic: Sentinel (2003)
as Det. Gary Dumars

Fifty Pills (2006)
as Harold

Off Beat (1986)
as Lou Wareham

Head Office (1985)
as General Sepulveda

The Naked Face (1984)
as Frank

The Late Shift (1996)
as Robert Morton

The River King (2005)
as Joey Tosh

The Unicorn (2019)
as Louis

Nothing in Common (1986)
as Roger the Commercial Director

I Accuse (2003)
as Det. Murray

Vibes (1988)
as Eugene

The Boost (1988)
as Joel Miller

Deep Red (1994)
as Mack Waters

Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (2019)
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor

Miss Dial (2013)
as Creepy Guy

Everybody Wants to Be Italian (2007)
as Steve Bottino

Onassis: The Richest Man in the World (1988)
as Costas Gratsos

22 Chaser (2018)
as Bissey

Nick Knight (1989)
as Det. Don Schanke

Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead (2021)
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor

Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver (2020)
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor

Ignition (2002)
as Conor's Lawyer

Junkyard Dog (2009)
as Hellerman

And the Sea Will Tell (1991)
as Len Weinglass

Fire & Ice (2001)
as Andy Kurtz

Defenseless (1991)
as Jack Hammer

Cool and the Crazy (1994)
as The Greek

Fast Food High (2003)
as John Redding

Love on the Air (2015)
as Gus

BLOOD TYPE (2018)
as ER Policeman

Johnny Skidmarks (1998)
as Walter Lippinscott

Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer (2013)
as Detective Brady

Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor

The Class (2022)
as Nate

Shallow Ground (2005)
as Leroy Riley

Cold Blooded (2000)
as Lou Miles

Phil the Alien (2004)
as The General

Don't You Forget About Me (2010)
as Self

Not That Funny (2012)
as Kevork Sarkissian

Sincerely Yours (2008)
as Self

The Impostor (1984)
Actor

Chasing a Dream (2009)
as Frank McGuire

The Babysitter (2008)
as Mr Jones

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife (1993)
as Bernie McNeil

Highway Heartbreaker (1992)
as Det. Baker

We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992)
as Marty "the Greek"

All's Fair (1989)
as Eddie

Love Shot (2019)
as Tony

First Round Down (2017)
as Sonny
Mr. Soul (2006)
Actor

I Don't Know (2024)
as Nicky

Wiseguy (1996)
as Dave Goss

Once a Week for Life (2026)
as Theo Galanis

For the Love of Aaron (1994)
as Dr. Teplitsky

Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story (1992)
as Prosecutor Paul Chaiet

111 Gramercy Park (2003)
as Gus Barlow

Val (2021)
as Bryan Foley

Tripping Forward (2009)
as Vladdy

Farewell Mr. Kringle (2010)
as Harley

Tellers (2019)
as Craig

McBride: Tune in for Murder (2005)
as Bob Carter

Loaded for Bear (2024)
as Ben

The Last Word (2023)
as Brett Harper
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango (2007)
as Captain Bob Russell

Young Hearts Unlimited (1998)
as Jensen

Celebrating Sixteen Candles (2008)
as Himself
The Beneficiary (2008)
as Roy Vidrow





