Karl Glusman

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Characters played by Karl Glusman

Lou — Nocturnal Animals (2016)

Lou is one of the three troublemakers who confront Tony Hastings during the West Texas road trip. He forces Tony to drive Ray Marcus's car, later faces charges as an accomplice, and is killed by Bobby Andes while attempting to escape during their unlawful pursuit of justice.

Dean — The Neon Demon (2016)

A photographer who captures Jesse's first professional shoot. Unlike others in the industry, he shows genuine personal affection and concern for her safety, even covering motel damage she incurred. He becomes uncomfortable when designer Robert Sarno praises superficial beauty over inner worth, attempting to leave with Jesse, who has already adopted a more narcissistic mindset.

Gunfodder (voice) — Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

Infantry voice providing combat chatter.

Murphy — Love (2015)

Murphy is an American film student living in Paris with Omi and their 18-month-old son, Gaspar. He looks back on his passionate, drug-filled relationship with Electra, including their threesome with Omi, while hiding that he continued seeing Omi. His betrayal caused Electra's disappearance from his life and left him in a loveless family relationship.

Francis — Watcher (2022)

Francis is Julia's husband, an American working long hours after their move to Bucharest. He dismisses her fears, jokes about them with coworkers, and fails to recognize the danger until he hears her phone inside Irina's apartment and sees the Watcher leaving.

John — Eenie Meanie (2025)

John is Edie's former boyfriend and a reckless petty criminal who once rescued her from abusive foster homes. Years later, his kidnapping of Leo pulls Edie back into crime, and Nico uses her to save John's life. After the heist, John kills Gary and the Chaperone to take the money for himself; Edie kills him.

Sam Gifford — Reptile (2023)

Summer's estranged husband. His DNA matches evidence found at the murder scene, and he is initially ruled the killer. He is shot by Tom while fleeing police. His residence contains a large heroin stash, linking him to the broader drug trafficking and money laundering network.

Elliot — Pretty Thing (2025)

Elliot is the central figure, first shown returning a dropped item before meeting Sophie and beginning an intimate relationship with her. He becomes deeply attached, but rejects her decision to end things, repeatedly contacting her, leaving messages, and insisting they can restore their connection.

Teddy — Please Baby Please (2022)

A charismatic and violent member of the Young Gents gang who initially stops his crew from attacking Arthur and Suze. He flirts with Arthur at the club, reveals his lack of paternal guidance, and seeks refuge in their apartment after a gang fight. He warns them of impending danger and engages in a passionate embrace and kiss with Arthur by the film's conclusion.

Jeffrey — Wounds (2019)

Alicia's current boyfriend present at the bar; Will harbors envy toward him and later engages in a physical fight with him that contributes to Will quitting his job.

Career Overview

Karl Glusman has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Starship Troopers with 1 titles. Signature works include Nocturnal Animals, The Neon Demon, Love. 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
31
Birth Date
1988-01-03
Birth Place
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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