John Kapelos
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 8, 1956
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Once a Week for Life 2026
as Theo Galanis
Loaded for Bear 2024
as Ben
I Don't Know 2024
as Nicky
The Last Word 2023
as Brett Harper
The Class 2022
as Nate
Val 2021
as Bryan Foley
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead 2021
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent 2021
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver 2020
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder 2019
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Tellers 2019
as Craig
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For 2019
as Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Love Shot 2019
as Tony
The Unicorn 2019
as Louis
22 Chaser 2018
as Bissey
BLOOD TYPE 2018
as ER Policeman
The Shape of Water 2017
as Mr. Arzounian
First Round Down 2017
as Sonny
Love on the Air 2015
as Gus
Free Ride 2013
as Coast Guard Captain
Afternoon Delight 2013
as Jack
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer 2013
as Detective Brady
Miss Dial 2013
as Creepy Guy
Not That Funny 2012
as Kevork Sarkissian
Farewell Mr. Kringle 2010
as Harley
Don't You Forget About Me 2010
as Self
Junkyard Dog 2009
as Hellerman
Tripping Forward 2009
as Vladdy
Chasing a Dream 2009
as Frank McGuire
- The Beneficiary
The Beneficiary 2008
as Roy Vidrow
Sincerely Yours 2008
as Self
Celebrating Sixteen Candles 2008
as Himself
The Babysitter 2008
as Mr Jones
Snow Buddies 2008
as Jean George
Whisper 2007
as Whitley
Everybody Wants to Be Italian 2007
as Steve Bottino
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango 2007
as Captain Bob Russell
Fifty Pills 2006
as Harold
Stick It 2006
as Chris DeFrank
- Mr. Soul
Mr. Soul 2006
Actor
The River King 2005
as Joey Tosh
McBride: Tune in for Murder 2005
as Bob Carter
Shallow Ground 2005
as Leroy Riley
Aurora Borealis 2005
as Stu
Phil the Alien 2004
as The General
I Accuse 2003
as Det. Murray
Mimic: Sentinel 2003
as Det. Gary Dumars
Fast Food High 2003
as John Redding
111 Gramercy Park 2003
as Gus Barlow
Auto Focus 2002
as Bruno Gerussi
Ignition 2002
as Conor's Lawyer
Legally Blonde 2001
as Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
Fire & Ice 2001
as Andy Kurtz
Cold Blooded 2000
as Lou Miles
Double Jeopardy 1999
as Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
The Deep End of the Ocean 1999
as George
Young Hearts Unlimited 1998
as Jensen
Johnny Skidmarks 1998
as Walter Lippinscott
The Relic 1997
as McNally
The Craft 1996
as Ray (uncredited)
Wiseguy 1996
as Dave Goss
The Late Shift 1996
as Robert Morton
Cool and the Crazy 1994
as The Greek
The Shadow 1994
as Duke Rollins
Deep Red 1994
as Mack Waters
For the Love of Aaron 1994
as Dr. Teplitsky
Guilty as Sin 1993
as Ed Lombardo
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife 1993
as Bernie McNeil
Man Trouble 1992
as Detective Melvenos
We're Talkin' Serious Money 1992
as Marty "the Greek"
Highway Heartbreaker 1992
as Det. Baker
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story 1992
as Prosecutor Paul Chaiet
Defenseless 1991
as Jack Hammer
And the Sea Will Tell 1991
as Len Weinglass
Internal Affairs 1990
as Steven Arrocas
Nick Knight 1989
as Det. Don Schanke
All's Fair 1989
as Eddie
The Boost 1988
as Joel Miller
Vibes 1988
as Eugene
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World 1988
as Costas Gratsos
Roxanne 1987
as Chuck
Nothing in Common 1986
as Roger the Commercial Director
Off Beat 1986
as Lou Wareham
My Man Adam 1985
as Mr. Rangle
Weird Science 1985
as Kandy Bar Owner
Head Office 1985
as General Sepulveda
The Breakfast Club 1985
as Carl
The Impostor 1984
Actor
The Naked Face 1984
as Frank
Sixteen Candles 1984
as Rudy
Class 1983
as Bellman
Tootsie 1982
as Actor at Party (uncredited)
Thief 1981
as Mechanic #3
Credits from TMDB.