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.
Known For
Tootsie
(1982)
Actor at Party (uncredited)
The Craft
(1996)
Ray (uncredited)
The Shape of Water
(2017)
Mr. Arzounian
Legally Blonde
(2001)
Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
Double Jeopardy
(1999)
Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
The Breakfast Club
(1985)
Carl
Sixteen Candles
(1984)
Rudy Ryszczyk
Weird Science
(1985)
Dino
Thief
(1981)
Mechanic #3
Roxanne
(1987)
Chuck
The Shadow
(1994)
Duke Rollins
The Relic
(1997)
McNally
Internal Affairs
(1990)
Steven Arrocas
Auto Focus
(2002)
Bruno Gerussi
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
George Karras
Whisper
(2007)
Whitley
Full Filmography
Acting
Thief
(1981)
Mechanic #3
Tootsie
(1982)
Actor at Party (uncredited)
Class
(1983)
Bellman
The Naked Face
(1984)
Frank
The Impostor
(1984)
Sixteen Candles
(1984)
Rudy Ryszczyk
Weird Science
(1985)
Dino
The Breakfast Club
(1985)
Carl
My Man Adam
(1985)
Mr. Rangle
Head Office
(1985)
General Sepulveda
Nothing in Common
(1986)
Roger the Commercial Director
Off Beat
(1986)
Lou Wareham
Roxanne
(1987)
Chuck
The Boost
(1988)
Joel Miller
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
(1988)
Costas Gratsos
Vibes
(1988)
Eugene
Nick Knight
(1989)
Det. Don Schanke
All's Fair
(1989)
Eddie
Internal Affairs
(1990)
Steven Arrocas
Defenseless
(1991)
Jack Hammer
And the Sea Will Tell
(1991)
Len Weinglass
Man Trouble
(1992)
Detective Melvenos
We're Talkin' Serious Money
(1992)
Marty "the Greek"
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story
(1992)
Prosecutor Paul Chaiet
Highway Heartbreaker
(1992)
Det. Baker
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
(1993)
Bernie McNeil
Guilty as Sin
(1993)
Ed Lombardo
Cool and the Crazy
(1994)
The Greek
For the Love of Aaron
(1994)
Dr. Teplitsky
Deep Red
(1994)
Mack Waters
The Shadow
(1994)
Duke Rollins
The Craft
(1996)
Ray (uncredited)
Wiseguy
(1996)
Dave Goss
The Late Shift
(1996)
Robert Morton
The Relic
(1997)
McNally
Johnny Skidmarks
(1998)
Walter Lippinscott
Young Hearts Unlimited
(1998)
Jensen
Double Jeopardy
(1999)
Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
George Karras
Cold Blooded
(2000)
Lou Miles
Legally Blonde
(2001)
Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
Fire & Ice
(2001)
Andy Kurtz
Ignition
(2002)
Conor's Lawyer
Auto Focus
(2002)
Bruno Gerussi
Mimic: Sentinel
(2003)
Det. Gary Dumars
Fast Food High
(2003)
John Redding
111 Gramercy Park
(2003)
Gus Barlow
I Accuse
(2003)
Det. Murray
McBride: Tune in for Murder
(2005)
Bob Carter
Category 7: The End of the World
(2005)
Jim Roberts
Shallow Ground
(2005)
Leroy Riley
The River King
(2005)
Joey Tosh
Fifty Pills
(2006)
Harold
Mr. Soul
(2006)
Stick It
(2006)
Chris DeFrank
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango
(2007)
Captain Bob Russell
Whisper
(2007)
Whitley
Everybody Wants to Be Italian
(2007)
Steve Bottino
Snow Buddies
(2008)
Jean George
The Babysitter
(2008)
Mr Jones
Celebrating Sixteen Candles
(2008)
Himself
The Beneficiary
(2008)
Roy Vidrow
Sincerely Yours
(2008)
Self
Chasing a Dream
(2009)
Frank McGuire
Junkyard Dog
(2009)
Hellerman
Tripping Forward
(2009)
Vladdy
Farewell Mr. Kringle
(2010)
Harley
Don't You Forget About Me
(2010)
Self
Not That Funny
(2012)
Kevork Sarkissian
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer
(2013)
Detective Brady
Afternoon Delight
(2013)
Jack
Love on the Air
(2015)
Gus
First Round Down
(2017)
Sonny
The Shape of Water
(2017)
Mr. Arzounian
22 Chaser
(2018)
Bissey
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
(2019)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Love Shot
(2019)
Tony
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
(2019)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Tellers
(2019)
Craig
The Unicorn
(2019)
Louis
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
(2020)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
(2021)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead
(2021)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Val
(2021)
Bryan Foley
The Class
(2022)
Nate
The Last Word
(2023)
Brett Harper