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John Karlen

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John Karlen

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).

Known for

7.4

Dark Shadows

1966 · TV Series · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.9

Mannix

1967 · TV Series · Action & Adventure · Crime

7.4

Lou Grant

1977 · TV Series · Comedy · Drama

6.8

Fame

1982 · TV Series · Drama

7.3

Kojak

1973 · TV Series · Crime · Drama

7.0

Vega$

1978 · TV Series · Drama · Crime

7.0

Police Story

1973 · TV Series · Action & Adventure · Crime

6.8

227

1985 · TV Series · Comedy · Family

6.8

The Magician

1973 · TV Series · Drama · Action & Adventure

5.6

Supertrain

1979 · TV Series · Action & Adventure · Comedy

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