John Kapelos
John Kapelos, born on March 8, 1956, in London, Ontario, is a versatile Canadian actor whose career is marked by memorable supporting roles. He gained recognition for his depiction of Carl Reed, the sympathetic janitor in the high school drama The Breakfast Club. Kapelos further entrenched his place in television history with his portrayal of Detective Donald Schanke in the supernatural series Forever Knight. He is also celebrated for his brief but impactful appearance as George Steinbrenner's accountant in Seinfeld, a role that highlighted his comic timing and ability to bring depth to even minor characters.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
54 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Once a Week for Life | Theo Galanis | Film |
| 2021 | Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent | Chief Chauncey O'Connor | Film |
| 2018 | 22 Chaser | Bissey | Film |
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Mr. Arzounian | Film |
| 2013 | Afternoon Delight | Jack | Film |
| 2013 | Miss Dial | Creepy Guy | Film |
| 2012 | Not That Funny | Kevork Sarkissian | Film |
| 2010 | Don't You Forget About Me | Self | Film |
| 2010 | Farewell Mr. Kringle | Harley | Film |
| 2009 | Junkyard Dog | Hellerman | Film |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream | Frank McGuire | Film |
| 2009 | Tripping Forward | Vladdy | Film |
| 2008 | The Beneficiary | Roy Vidrow | Film |
| 2008 | Snow Buddies | Jean George | Film |
| 2007 | Whisper | Whitley | Film |
| 2007 | Everybody Wants to Be Italian | Steve Bottino | Film |
| 2006 | Fifty Pills | Harold | Film |
| 2006 | Stick It | Chris DeFrank | Film |
| 2005 | The River King | Joey Tosh | Film |
| 2005 | Shallow Ground | Leroy Riley | Film |
| 2004 | Phil the Alien | The General | Film |
| 2003 | Mimic: Sentinel | Det. Gary Dumars | Film |
| 2003 | Fast Food High | John Redding | Film |
| 2003 | I Accuse | Det. Murray | Film |
| 2002 | Ignition | Conor's Lawyer | Film |
| 1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | George Karras | Film |
| 1998 | Johnny Skidmarks | Walter Lippinscott | Film |
| 1998 | Young Hearts Unlimited | Jensen | Film |
| 1997 | The Relic | McNally | Film |
| 1996 | Wiseguy | Dave Goss | Film |
| 1996 | The Late Shift | Robert Morton | Film |
| 1994 | Deep Red | Mack Waters | Film |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Duke Rollins | Film |
| 1994 | For the Love of Aaron | Dr. Teplitsky | Film |
| 1994 | Cool and the Crazy | The Greek | Film |
| 1993 | Guilty as Sin | Ed Lombardo | Film |
| 1992 | Forever Knight | Det. Don Schanke | TV |
| 1992 | Man Trouble | Detective Melvenos | Film |
| 1991 | Defenseless | Jack Hammer | Film |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Steven Arrocas | Film |
| 1989 | Nick Knight | Det. Don Schanke | Film |
| 1988 | Vibes | Eugene | Film |
| 1988 | Onassis: The Richest Man in the World | Costas Gratsos | Film |
| 1988 | The Boost | Joel Miller | Film |
| 1987 | Roxanne | Chuck | Film |
| 1986 | Off Beat | Lou Wareham | Film |
| 1986 | Nothing in Common | Roger the Commercial Director | Film |
| 1985 | Weird Science | Kandy Bar Owner | Film |
| 1985 | Head Office | General Sepulveda | Film |
| 1985 | The Breakfast Club | Carl | Film |
| 1984 | The Naked Face | Frank | Film |
| 1984 | Sixteen Candles | Rudy Ryszczyk | Film |
| 1983 | Class | Bellman | Film |
| 1981 | Thief | Mechanic #3 | Film |
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