John Kapelos

Acting • 1956-03-08 • London, Ontario, Canada

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

7.9

Desperate Housewives

2004

8.2

Suits

2011

8.4

The Umbrella Academy

2019

8.0

Justified

2010

7.7

The Breakfast Club

1985

6.4

Roxanne

1987

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Filmography

2026
ScrubsTV
Stanley Campos • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2026
Once a Week for LifeFilm
Theo Galanis
2024
MatlockTV
Judge Frederick Sparkman • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2024
I Don't KnowFilm
Nicky
2024
Loaded for BearFilm
Ben
2023
Beacon 23TV
Jocko • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
2023
The Last WordFilm
Brett Harper
2022
The Lincoln LawyerTV
Peter Sterghos • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2022
The ClassFilm
Nate
★ 4.5
2021
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me DeadFilm
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
★ 7.7
2021
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal DescentFilm
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
★ 7.2
2021
ValFilm
Bryan Foley
★ 5.1
2020
Big SkyTV
Father Ted Maynard • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2020
Medical PoliceTV
Matteo Neri • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2020
Medical PoliceTV
Frank Neri • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2020
Crossword Mysteries: AbracadaverFilm
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
★ 8.0
2019
The Umbrella AcademyTV
Jack Ruby • 5 episodes
★ 8.4
2019
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die ForFilm
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
★ 7.1
2019
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing MurderFilm
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
★ 7.5
2019
The UnicornFilm
Louis
★ 4.4
2019
Love ShotFilm
Tony
★ 5.8
2019
TellersFilm
Craig
2018
Magnum P.I.TV
Hector Aquino • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2018
22 ChaserFilm
Bissey
★ 6.9
2018
BLOOD TYPEFilm
ER Policeman
★ 9.2
2017
The Shape of WaterFilm
Mr. Arzounian
★ 7.2
2017
First Round DownFilm
Sonny
★ 6.0
2016
ConvictionTV
Jim McNally • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2016
Creature FeaturesTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 10.0
2015
The ExpanseTV
Ren • 2 episodes
★ 8.1
2015
TogethernessTV
Contractor • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2015
ImpastorTV
Judge Brenden Bell • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2015
Love on the AirFilm
Gus
★ 6.8
2014
TransparentTV
Gary • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
2014
I Didn't Do ItTV
Uncle Patsy • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2013
Afternoon DelightFilm
Jack
★ 5.7
2013
Free RideFilm
Coast Guard Captain
★ 5.3
2013
Hunt for the Labyrinth KillerFilm
Detective Brady
★ 5.2
2013
Miss DialFilm
Creepy Guy
★ 4.9
2012
Not That FunnyFilm
Kevork Sarkissian
★ 5.0
2011
ShamelessTV
Larry Burke • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2011
SuitsTV
Elias Gould • 3 episodes
★ 8.2
2011
Franklin & BashTV
Roland Stray • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2011
The ExesTV
Giovanni • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
2010
JustifiedTV
Ethan Picker • 9 episodes
★ 8.0
2010
Lost GirlTV
Wayne • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2010
Republic of DoyleTV
Vince Pickard • 3 episodes
★ 7.0
2010
Law & Order: LATV
Mark Buckley • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2010
Farewell Mr. KringleFilm
Harley
★ 6.2
2010
Don't You Forget About MeFilm
Self
★ 5.2
2009
Modern FamilyTV
Stavros • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2009
CastleTV
Joe Pulgatti • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
Junkyard DogFilm
Hellerman
★ 4.0
2009
Chasing a DreamFilm
Frank McGuire
★ 6.3
2009
Tripping ForwardFilm
Vladdy
★ 2.7
2008
The MentalistTV
Hank Draber • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2008
The Suite Life on DeckTV
Elias • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2008
Snow BuddiesFilm
Jean George
★ 6.1
2008
The BabysitterFilm
Mr Jones
★ 6.4
2008
Gemini DivisionTV
★ 10.0
2008
The BeneficiaryFilm
Roy Vidrow
★ 8.0
2008
Sincerely YoursFilm
Self
2008
Celebrating Sixteen CandlesFilm
Himself
2007
iCarlyTV
Morris • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2007
ChuckTV
Yari Demitrios • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2007
WhisperFilm
Whitley
★ 6.3
2007
Everybody Wants to Be ItalianFilm
Steve Bottino
★ 6.5
2007
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel TangoFilm
Captain Bob Russell
★ 7.8
2006
PsychTV
Tom Swagerty • 2 episodes
★ 7.9
2006
Stick ItFilm
Chris DeFrank
★ 6.8
2006
SharkTV
Presiding Officer • 2 episodes
★ 6.7
2006
Fifty PillsFilm
Harold
★ 4.7
2006
Mr. SoulFilm
★ 10.0
2005
Shallow GroundFilm
Leroy Riley
★ 5.1
2005
The River KingFilm
Joey Tosh
★ 5.8
2005
Aurora BorealisFilm
Stu
★ 6.4
2005
Flight 29 DownTV
Captain Russell • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
2005
McBride: Tune in for MurderFilm
Bob Carter
★ 6.6
2004
HouseTV
Dr. Kurtz • 1 episodes
★ 8.6
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Eugene Beale • 4 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
CSI: NYTV
Bobby Rossmore • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2004
Boston LegalTV
Detective Wayne Farley • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
Phil the AlienFilm
The General
★ 4.1
2003
NCISTV
Victor Castor • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2003
One Tree HillTV
Carl • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2003
Cold CaseTV
John Butler • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2003
Las VegasTV
★ 7.0
2003
Dead Like MeTV
Angus Cook • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2003
Mimic: SentinelFilm
Det. Gary Dumars
★ 4.9
2003
I AccuseFilm
Det. Murray
★ 5.6
2003
Fast Food HighFilm
John Redding
★ 7.0
2003
111 Gramercy ParkFilm
Gus Barlow
★ 6.3
2002
MonkTV
Paulie Flores • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
Without a TraceTV
Ezra Hafetz • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
The Dead ZoneTV
Patrick Hanchin • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2002
Auto FocusFilm
Bruno Gerussi
★ 6.4
2002
BoomtownTV
Hugo Pinkston • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2002
IgnitionFilm
Conor's Lawyer
★ 4.6
2002
Just CauseTV
★ 9.0
2001
Legally BlondeFilm
Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
★ 6.8
2001
Crossing JordanTV
Halper • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2001
State of GraceTV
Milton Figer • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
2001
Fire & IceFilm
Andy Kurtz
★ 8.0
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
Duke Rittle • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
Gilmore GirlsTV
Orientation Leader • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2000
The DistrictTV
Victor Abbot • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
2000
God, the Devil and BobTV
★ 7.4
2000
Cold BloodedFilm
Lou Miles
★ 4.8
1999
The West WingTV
Seymour Little • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
1999
AngelTV
Roland Meeks • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1999
Judging AmyTV
Zack Wiley • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1999
Double JeopardyFilm
Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
★ 6.6
1999
The Deep End of the OceanFilm
George
★ 6.6
1998
First WaveTV
Phil Tennant • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1998
Johnny SkidmarksFilm
Walter Lippinscott
★ 5.4
1998
Young Hearts UnlimitedFilm
Jensen
★ 4.7
1997
The PracticeTV
John Rydell • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
The RelicFilm
McNally
★ 6.2
1997
TimecopTV
★ 6.3
1996
The CraftFilm
Ray (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1996
The Late ShiftFilm
Robert Morton
★ 6.4
1996
Once a ThiefTV
★ 6.1
1996
WiseguyFilm
Dave Goss
★ 5.9
1994
ERTV
Mr. Irby • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1994
The ShadowFilm
Duke Rollins
★ 6.1
1994
Cool and the CrazyFilm
The Greek
★ 4.4
1994
Deep RedFilm
Mack Waters
★ 4.2
1994
Rebel HighwayTV
The Greek • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1994
For the Love of AaronFilm
Dr. Teplitsky
★ 9.0
1993
The X-FilesTV
Special Agent Fordyce • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1993
FrasierTV
Policeman • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
Dr. Milton Getz • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV
Lucky Leon • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1993
Guilty as SinFilm
Ed Lombardo
★ 5.7
1993
Dave's WorldTV
Leo • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1993
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the KnifeFilm
Bernie McNeil
★ 6.1
1992
Forever KnightTV
★ 6.9
1992
Forever KnightTV
Det. Don Schanke • 22 episodes
★ 6.9
1992
Man TroubleFilm
Detective Melvenos
★ 4.9
1992
We're Talkin' Serious MoneyFilm
Marty "the Greek"
★ 5.6
1992
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis StoryFilm
Prosecutor Paul Chaiet
★ 7.5
1992
Highway HeartbreakerFilm
Det. Baker
★ 5.0
1991
DefenselessFilm
Jack Hammer
★ 4.9
1991
And the Sea Will TellFilm
Len Weinglass
★ 6.2
1991
Palace GuardTV
★ 5.7
1991
And the Sea Will TellTV
Len Weinglass • 2 episodes
1990
Internal AffairsFilm
Steven Arrocas
★ 6.4
1990
CounterstrikeTV
Manny • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1990
Shannon's DealTV
Turner Bryce • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1990
GrandTV
Ray • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1989
SeinfeldTV
Barry Prophet • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
Quantum LeapTV
Dr. Mustafa El Razul • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Nick KnightFilm
Det. Don Schanke
★ 6.0
1989
All's FairFilm
Eddie
★ 6.3
1988
VibesFilm
Eugene
★ 5.6
1988
The BoostFilm
Joel Miller
★ 5.6
1988
Onassis: The Richest Man in the WorldFilm
Costas Gratsos
★ 6.6
1987
RoxanneFilm
Chuck
★ 6.4
1986
L.A. LawTV
Jack Lewis • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
MatlockTV
Sgt. Sam Hayden • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
Nothing in CommonFilm
Roger the Commercial Director
★ 5.9
1986
Off BeatFilm
Lou Wareham
★ 4.7
1985
The Breakfast ClubFilm
Carl
★ 7.7
1985
Weird ScienceFilm
Kandy Bar Owner
★ 6.5
1985
Head OfficeFilm
General Sepulveda
★ 5.4
1985
My Man AdamFilm
Mr. Rangle
★ 5.8
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Lt. Howard Tartarus • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Miami ViceTV
Andy Sloan • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Who's the Boss?TV
★ 7.4
1984
Sixteen CandlesFilm
Rudy
★ 6.7
1984
The Naked FaceFilm
Frank
★ 5.6
1984
The ImpostorFilm
★ 4.7
1983
ClassFilm
Bellman
★ 6.0
1982
TootsieFilm
Actor at Party (uncredited)
★ 7.2
1981
ThiefFilm
Mechanic #3
★ 7.3