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
The Craft
(1996)
Ray (uncredited)
The Shape of Water
(2017)
Mr. Arzounian
Tootsie
(1982)
Actor at Party (uncredited)
Legally Blonde
(2001)
Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
The Breakfast Club
(1985)
Carl
Double Jeopardy
(1999)
Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
Weird Science
(1985)
Dino
Thief
(1981)
Mechanic #3
Sixteen Candles
(1984)
Rudy Ryszczyk
Snow Buddies
(2008)
Jean George
The Relic
(1997)
McNally
Class
(1983)
Bellman
Stick It
(2006)
Chris DeFrank
Roxanne
(1987)
Chuck
Internal Affairs
(1990)
Steven Arrocas
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
George Karras
Full Filmography
Acting
Thief
(1981)
Mechanic #3
Tootsie
(1982)
Actor at Party (uncredited)
Class
(1983)
Bellman
Sixteen Candles
(1984)
Rudy Ryszczyk
The Impostor
(1984)
The Naked Face
(1984)
Frank
The Breakfast Club
(1985)
Carl
Weird Science
(1985)
Dino
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
Vibes
(1988)
Eugene
The Boost
(1988)
Joel Miller
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
(1988)
Costas Gratsos
Nick Knight
(1989)
Det. Don Schanke
All's Fair
(1989)
Eddie
Internal Affairs
(1990)
Steven Arrocas
And the Sea Will Tell
(1991)
Len Weinglass
Defenseless
(1991)
Jack Hammer
Man Trouble
(1992)
Detective Melvenos
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story
(1992)
Prosecutor Paul Chaiet
We're Talkin' Serious Money
(1992)
Marty "the Greek"
Highway Heartbreaker
(1992)
Det. Baker
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife
(1993)
Bernie McNeil
Guilty as Sin
(1993)
Ed Lombardo
The Shadow
(1994)
Duke Rollins
Deep Red
(1994)
Mack Waters
For the Love of Aaron
(1994)
Dr. Teplitsky
Cool and the Crazy
(1994)
The Greek
Wiseguy
(1996)
Dave Goss
The Late Shift
(1996)
Robert Morton
The Craft
(1996)
Ray (uncredited)
The Relic
(1997)
McNally
Johnny Skidmarks
(1998)
Walter Lippinscott
Young Hearts Unlimited
(1998)
Jensen
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
George Karras
Double Jeopardy
(1999)
Man on Pay Phone (uncredited)
Cold Blooded
(2000)
Lou Miles
Fire & Ice
(2001)
Andy Kurtz
Legally Blonde
(2001)
Dewey Newcombe (uncredited)
Ignition
(2002)
Conor's Lawyer
Auto Focus
(2002)
Bruno Gerussi
Fast Food High
(2003)
John Redding
Mimic: Sentinel
(2003)
Det. Gary Dumars
I Accuse
(2003)
Det. Murray
The River King
(2005)
Joey Tosh
Shallow Ground
(2005)
Leroy Riley
McBride: Tune in for Murder
(2005)
Bob Carter
Category 7: The End of the World
(2005)
Jim Roberts
Fifty Pills
(2006)
Harold
Stick It
(2006)
Chris DeFrank
Mr. Soul
(2006)
Whisper
(2007)
Whitley
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango
(2007)
Captain Bob Russell
Everybody Wants to Be Italian
(2007)
Steve Bottino
The Beneficiary
(2008)
Roy Vidrow
The Babysitter
(2008)
Mr Jones
Snow Buddies
(2008)
Jean George
Celebrating Sixteen Candles
(2008)
Himself
Sincerely Yours
(2008)
Self
Tripping Forward
(2009)
Vladdy
Chasing a Dream
(2009)
Frank McGuire
Junkyard Dog
(2009)
Hellerman
Don't You Forget About Me
(2010)
Self
Farewell Mr. Kringle
(2010)
Harley
Not That Funny
(2012)
Kevork Sarkissian
Afternoon Delight
(2013)
Jack
Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer
(2013)
Detective Brady
Love on the Air
(2015)
Gus
The Shape of Water
(2017)
Mr. Arzounian
First Round Down
(2017)
Sonny
22 Chaser
(2018)
Bissey
The Unicorn
(2019)
Louis
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
(2019)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
Love Shot
(2019)
Tony
Tellers
(2019)
Craig
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
(2019)
Chief Chauncey O'Connor
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