John Kapelos
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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. He is also fondly remembered as Jerry Seinfeld's unjustly accused accountant.
John Kapelos Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Kapelos reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Kapelos's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of John Kapelos's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mr. Soul, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Kapelos Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Kapelos's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Kapelos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead | Chief Chauncey O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent | Chief Chauncey O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver | Chief Chauncey O'Connor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder | Chief Chauncey O'Connor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For | Chief Chauncey O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | 22 Chaser | Bissey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | BLOOD TYPE | ER Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Mr. Arzounian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | First Round Down | Sonny | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Love on the Air | Gus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Farewell Mr. Kringle | Harley | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream | Frank McGuire | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Beneficiary | Roy Vidrow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Babysitter | Mr Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Snow Buddies | Jean George | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Whisper | Whitley | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Everybody Wants to Be Italian | Steve Bottino | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango | Captain Bob Russell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Stick It | Chris DeFrank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mr. Soul | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | McBride: Tune in for Murder | Bob Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Fast Food High | John Redding | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 111 Gramercy Park | Gus Barlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Auto Focus | Bruno Gerussi | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Legally Blonde | Dewey Newcombe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Fire & Ice | Andy Kurtz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Double Jeopardy | Man on Pay Phone (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | George Karras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Relic | McNally | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Craft | Ray (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Late Shift | Robert Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Duke Rollins | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | For the Love of Aaron | Dr. Teplitsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife | Bernie McNeil | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | We're Talkin' Serious Money | Marty "the Greek" | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story | Prosecutor Paul Chaiet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | And the Sea Will Tell | Len Weinglass | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Steven Arrocas | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nick Knight | Det. Don Schanke | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | All's Fair | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Onassis: The Richest Man in the World | Costas Gratsos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Roxanne | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Nothing in Common | Roger the Commercial Director | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Man Adam | Mr. Rangle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Weird Science | Kandy Bar Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Breakfast Club | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sixteen Candles | Rudy Ryszczyk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Class | Bellman | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tootsie | Actor at Party (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thief | Mechanic #3 | Hit | Similar → |
John Kapelos - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Kapelos?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Kapelos is "Mr. Soul" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Kapelos acted in?
John Kapelos has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Kapelos?
Other notable films include "BLOOD TYPE", "For the Love of Aaron", and "Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango".