John Karlen

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John Karlen (born John Adam Karlewicz) was an American character actor who played multiple roles (Willie Loomis, Carl Collins, William H. Loomis, Desmond Collins, Alex Jenkins, and Kendrick Young) on the ABC serial Dark Shadows, in various episodes which aired from 1966 to 1971. Karlen also played Harvey Lacey, husband of Mary Beth Lacey (played by Tyne Daly), on the CBS crime series Cagney & Lacey (1982–88).

  • Acting
  • Born 28 May 1933
  • Died 22 January 2020 (age 86)
  • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • 97 credits

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Most-watched John Karlen films currently: Racing with the Moon (1984), Frankenstein (1973), Daddy (1987), Surf Ninjas (1993), Pennies from Heaven (1981).

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Selected TV credits: Murder, She Wrote (1984), Mannix (1967), Dark Shadows (1966), The Waltons (1972), Hawaii Five-O (1968).

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