John Karlsen
ActingJohn Karlsen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Karlsen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Karlsen's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of John Karlsen'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 Killer Rules, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Karlsen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Karlsen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Karlsen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Order | Eden's Manservant | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Killer Rules | Lord Elston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Il Conte Max | Maggiordomo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tonight at Alice's | Father-in-law | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Frankenstein Unbound | Parson | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Church | Heinrich | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | Evil Duke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Little Devil | Padre confessore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | I Love N.Y. | Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Warning | Ferdinando Violante | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Velvet Hands | il notaio | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Black Stallion | Archeologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The New Godfathers | membro della Commissione Narcotici | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Fellini's Casanova | Lord Talou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Messiah | Caiaphas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Sex Machine | capo delle spie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Prete, fai un miracolo | Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Footprints on the Moon | Alfredo Laurenti / Alfred Lowenthal (as John Carlsen) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | What? | Edward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Slaughter Hotel | Professor Osterman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Stanza 17-17 palazzo delle tasse, ufficio imposte | venditore di cassaforti | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tre nel mille | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Laughing Woman | Manservant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | I See Naked | Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Spirits of the Dead | Schoolmaster (segment "William Wilson") (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Phenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen | Professor Micklewitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | L'oro di Londra | Ed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Sicily Barbers | chimico tedesco | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mission Stardust | Crest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Your Turn to Die | Photographer in Nightclub (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Requiem for a Secret Agent | Franco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Francis of Assisi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | El Greco | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Our Men in Bagdad | Ambassador | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The She Beast | Count von Helsing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Agent 3S3, Massacre in the Sun | Mikhailovic's Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Modesty Blaise | Oleg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Me, Me, Me... and the Others | Producer | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Amazing Doctor G | Stevenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Crack in the World | Dr. Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Dolls | Husband (segment "La minestra") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Crypt of the Vampire | Franz Karnstein (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Boom | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | 8½ | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino | nazista | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Witch's Curse | Burgomeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Pontius Pilate | Roman Senator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Battle of the Worlds | Supervising Commissioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Beautiful Legs of Sabrina | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
John Karlsen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Karlsen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Karlsen is "Killer Rules" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Karlsen acted in?
John Karlsen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Karlsen?
Other notable films include "Your Turn to Die", "The Beautiful Legs of Sabrina", and "8½".