John Kapelos

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.

Career Overview

John Kapelos has 144 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Crossword Mysteries Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The Breakfast Club, Loaded for Bear, I Accuse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

144

Birth Date

1956-03-08 00:00:00

Birth Place

London, Ontario, Canada

Known For

• 

  The Breakfast Club
• 

  Loaded for Bear
• 

  I Accuse
• 

  Nick Knight
• 

  The Last Word
• 

  Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

• Crossword Mysteries Collection (5 titles)
• Buddies Collection (1 titles)
• The Marine Series (1 titles)
• McBride Collection (1 titles)
• Mimic Series (1 titles)
• Legally Blonde (1 titles)
• The Craft (1 titles)
• Rebel Highway Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Barbara Niven (2 collaborations)
• Emilio Estevez (1 collaborations)
• Judd Nelson (1 collaborations)
• Molly Ringwald (1 collaborations)
• Anthony Michael Hall (1 collaborations)
• Ally Sheedy (1 collaborations)
• Paul Gleason (1 collaborations)
• Perry Crawford (1 collaborations)
• Mary Christian (1 collaborations)
• Ron Dean (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (144 credits)

  • Once a Week for Life

    Theo Galanis

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Scrubs

    - My 2nd First Day (2026) ... Stanley Campos actor actors
    2026
  • Loaded for Bear

    Ben

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • I Don't Know

    Nicky

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Matlock

    - Matty Matlock (2) (2026) ... Judge Frederick Sparkman actor actors

    - Who Are You? (1) (2026) ... Judge Frederick Sparkman actor actors
    2024
  • The Last Word

    Brett Harper

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Beacon 23

    - Luan Casca (2024) ... Jocko actor actors
    2023
  • The Class

    Nate

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Lincoln Lawyer

    - Man on Fire (2024) ... Peter Sterghos actor actors
    2022
  • Val

    Bryan Foley

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Big Sky

    - Let It Be Him (2021) ... Father Ted Maynard actor actors

    - The End Is Near (2021) ... Father Ted Maynard actor actors
    2020
  • Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Tellers

    Craig

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For

    Chief Chauncey O'Connor

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Love Shot

    Tony

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Unicorn

    Louis

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Umbrella Academy

    - The End of Something (2020) ... Jack Ruby actor actors

    - The Majestic 12 (2020) ... Jack Ruby actor actors

    - The Swedish Job (2020) ... Jack Ruby actor actors

    - The Frankel Footage (2020) ... Jack Ruby actor actors

    - Right Back Where We Started (2020) ... Jack Ruby actor actors
    2019
  • 22 Chaser

    Bissey

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • BLOOD TYPE

    ER Policeman

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Magnum P.I.

    - The Harder They Fall (2021) ... Hector Aquino actor actors
    2018
  • The Shape of Water

    Mr. Arzounian

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • First Round Down

    Sonny

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Love on the Air

    Gus

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Expanse

    - It Reaches Out (2018) ... Ren actor actors

    - Delta-V (2018) ... Ren actor actors
    2015
  • Transparent

    - Wedge (2014) ... Gary actor actors
    2014
  • Afternoon Delight

    Jack

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer

    Detective Brady

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Miss Dial

    Creepy Guy

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Not That Funny

    Kevork Sarkissian

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Suits

    - Motion to Delay (2018) ... Elias Gould actor actors

    - Good-Bye (2018) ... Elias Gould actor actors

    - Donna (2017) ... Elias Gould actor actors
    2011
  • Shameless

    - Daddyz Girl (2011) ... Larry Burke actor actors
    2011
  • Farewell Mr. Kringle

    Harley

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Don't You Forget About Me

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Justified

    - The Toll (2014) ... Ethan Picker actor actors

    - Weight (2014) ... Ethan Picker actor actors

    - Wrong Roads (2014) ... Ethan Picker actor actors

    - Kill the Messenger (2014) ... Ethan Picker actor actors

    - Shot All to Hell (2014) ... Ethan Picker actor actors
    2010
  • Lost Girl

    - Oh Kappa, My Kappa (2010) ... Wayne actor actors
    2010
  • Law & Order: LA

    - Echo Park (2010) ... Mark Buckley actor actors
    2010
  • Junkyard Dog

    Hellerman

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Tripping Forward

    Vladdy

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Chasing a Dream

    Frank McGuire

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Modern Family

    - Fulgencio (2013) ... Stavros actor actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Knockdown (2011) ... Joe Pulgatti actor actors
    2009
  • The Beneficiary

    Roy Vidrow

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Sincerely Yours

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Celebrating Sixteen Candles

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Babysitter

    Mr Jones

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Snow Buddies

    Jean George

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Blood Money (2010) ... Hank Draber actor actors
    2008
  • The Suite Life on Deck

    - It's All Greek to Me (2008) ... Elias actor actors
    2008
  • Whisper

    Whitley

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Everybody Wants to Be Italian

    Steve Bottino

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango

    Captain Bob Russell

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • iCarly

    - iQuit iCarly (2) (2009) ... Morris actor actors
    2007
  • Chuck

    - Chuck Versus the Imported Hard Salami (2007) ... Yari Demitrios actor actors
    2007
  • Fifty Pills

    Harold

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Stick It

    Chris DeFrank

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Mr. Soul

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Psych

    - 1967: A Psych Odyssey (2014) ... Tom Swagerty actor actors

    - The Santabarbarian Candidate (2013) ... Tom Swagerty actor actors
    2006
  • The River King

    Joey Tosh

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • McBride: Tune in for Murder

    Bob Carter

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Shallow Ground

    Leroy Riley

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Phil the Alien

    The General

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • House

    - Locked In (2009) ... Dr. Kurtz actor actors
    2004
  • CSI: NY

    - Raising Shane (2006) ... Bobby Rossmore actor actors
    2004
  • Desperate Housewives

    - Don't Look at Me (2006) ... Eugene Beale actor actors

    - Everybody Says Don't (2006) ... Eugene Beale actor actors

    - Could I Leave You? (2006) ... Eugene Beale actor actors

    - There Is No Other Way (2006) ... Eugene Beale actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Hired Guns (2004) ... Detective Wayne Farley actor actors
    2004
  • I Accuse

    Det. Murray

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Mimic: Sentinel

    Det. Gary Dumars

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Fast Food High

    John Redding

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • 111 Gramercy Park

    Gus Barlow

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Head Games (2007) ... actor actors
    2003
  • One Tree Hill

    - Pictures of You (2007) ... Carl actor actors
    2003
  • Cold Case

    - Resolutions (2004) ... John Butler actor actors
    2003
  • Dead Like Me

    - A Cook (2003) ... Angus Cook actor actors

    - My Room (2003) ... Angus Cook actor actors
    2003
  • Auto Focus

    Bruno Gerussi

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Ignition

    Conor's Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk and the Wrong Man (2007) ... Paulie Flores actor actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Trials (2004) ... Ezra Hafetz actor actors
    2002
  • The Dead Zone

    - Playing God (2003) ... Patrick Hanchin actor actors
    2002
  • Boomtown

    - Crash (2002) ... Hugo Pinkston actor actors
    2002
  • Legally Blonde

    Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Fire & Ice

    Andy Kurtz

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - After Dark (2004) ... Halper actor actors
    2001
  • Cold Blooded

    Lou Miles

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Gilmore Girls

    - Fight Face (2005) ... Orientation Leader actor actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Cross Jurisdictions (2002) ... Duke Rittle actor actors
    2000
  • The District

    - Shell Game (2002) ... Victor Abbot actor actors
    2000
  • Double Jeopardy

    Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Deep End of the Ocean

    George Karras

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - Wild Card (2003) ... Zack Wiley actor actors
    1999
  • Angel

    - Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (2000) ... Roland Meeks actor actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - The State Dinner (1999) ... Seymour Little actor actors
    1999
  • Young Hearts Unlimited

    Jensen

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Johnny Skidmarks

    Walter Lippinscott

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • First Wave

    - The Believers (2000) ... Phil Tennant actor actors
    1998
  • The Relic

    McNally

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - First Degree (1) (1997) ... Officer John Rydell actor actors
    1997
  • The Craft

    Ray (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Wiseguy

    Dave Goss

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Late Shift

    Robert Morton

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Cool and the Crazy

    The Greek

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • The Shadow

    Duke Rollins

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Deep Red

    Mack Waters

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • For the Love of Aaron

    Dr. Teplitsky

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Hindsight (2002) ... Mr. Irby actor actors
    1994
  • Guilty as Sin

    Ed Lombardo

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife

    Bernie McNeil

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - The Ann Who Came To Dinner (2004) ... Policeman actor actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Improbable (2002) ... Special Agent Fordyce actor actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Death in the Daytime (1995) ... Dr. Milton Getz actor actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Lucky Leon (1995) ... Lucky Leon actor actors
    1993
  • Man Trouble

    Detective Melvenos

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • We're Talkin' Serious Money

    Marty "the Greek"

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Highway Heartbreaker

    Det. Baker

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story

    Prosecutor Paul Chaiet

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Defenseless

    Jack Hammer

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Internal Affairs

    Steven Arrocas

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Nick Knight

    Det. Don Schanke

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • All's Fair

    Eddie

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Seinfeld

    - The Sniffing Accountant (1993) ... Barry Prophet actor actors
    1989
  • Quantum Leap

    - The Curse of Ptah-Hotep (1992) ... Dr. Mustafa El Razul actor actors
    1989
  • The Boost

    Joel Miller

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Vibes

    Eugene

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Onassis: The Richest Man in the World

    Costas Gratsos

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Roxanne

    Chuck

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Nothing in Common

    Roger the Commercial Director

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Off Beat

    Lou Wareham

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Abduction (1992) ... Sgt. Sam Hayden actor actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - The Last Gasp (1990) ... Jack Lewis actor actors
    1986
  • My Man Adam

    Mr. Rangle

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Weird Science

    Kandy Bar Owner

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Head Office

    General Sepulveda

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Breakfast Club

    Carl

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Impostor

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Naked Face

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Sixteen Candles

    Rudy Ryszczyk

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - The Committee (1991) ... Lt. Howard Tartarus actor actors
    1984
  • Who's the Boss?

    - Charmed Lives (1986) ... actor actors
    1984
  • Miami Vice

    - Milk Run (1985) ... Andy Sloan actor actors
    1984
  • Class

    Bellman

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Tootsie

    Actor at Party (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Thief

    Mechanic #3

    actor

    actors
    1981