John Karlen
Actor

John Karlen Net Worth

John Karlen was born on May 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor best known for his roles in Cagney & Lacey (1981), House of Dark Shadows (1970) and Dark Shadows (1966). He was previously married to Betty Karlen.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day May 28, 1933
Birth Place  Brooklyn, New York, United States
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actor
Years active 1957–2010
Spouse(s) Betty Karlen (1963-1998; divorced); 1 son

💰 Net worth

John Karlen, a well-known actor and soundtrack artist in the United States, has an estimated net worth of $100K - $1M in 2024. With a successful career spanning several decades, Karlen has showcased his talent and versatility in numerous film and television projects. Best recognized for his role as Willie Loomis in the popular soap opera "Dark Shadows," Karlen has left a lasting impression on audiences with his exceptional acting skills. Alongside his acting endeavors, he has also contributed to the music industry, lending his voice to various soundtracks. With such a diverse range of accomplishments, John Karlen has undoubtedly gained both fame and financial success throughout his career.

Biography/Timeline

1933

Karlen was born May 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Helen Agnes (née Balondowicz) and Adam Marion Karlewicz. He is of Polish descent. He enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on a scholarship. His first acting experiences were on early television productions such as From These Roots and Kraft Television Theatre. His stage career began in 1959 in Sweet Bird of Youth.

1963

In 1963, Karlen married acting Teacher Betty Karlen but divorced in 1998; they have one child, Adam (born 1966).

1967

He accumulated roles on both stage and television before winning one of his signature roles in 1967 in the daytime serial Dark Shadows. It was Karlen's pivotal character of Willie Loomis who released vampire Barnabas Collins from his coffin, setting off the events of the series. Karlen would stay with the television series for 182 episodes, playing various characters through 1971. He departed the show on two different occasions.

1970

While not appearing on Dark Shadows during those times, he appeared on Love Is a Many Splendored Thing as Jock Porter and Hidden Faces as Sharkey Primrose. He reunited with his Dark Shadows co-stars for the 1970 House of Dark Shadows as Willie Loomis, and, in 1971, with Night of Dark Shadows as Alex Jenkins.

1971

In 1971 Karlen starred as the male lead in Daughters of Darkness. He played Harvey Lacey, husband of Mary Beth Lacey (played by Tyne Daly), on the CBS crime series Cagney & Lacey (1982–88). Karlen recently reprised the role of "Willie Loomis" for a new series of Dark Shadows audio dramas, produced by Big Finish Productions.

1982

Karlen moved to a series of guest appearances on television productions, establishing himself in 1982 as Harvey Lacey, husband of Tyne Daly's character Mary Beth Lacey on Cagney & Lacey . He appeared in 110 episodes over six years. Karlen won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Harvey Lacey.

1994

His career included numerous movie roles, during which he reprised the "Harvey Lacey" character in four Cagney and Lacey television movies: Cagney & Lacey: The Return in 1994, Cagney & Lacey: Together Again and Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling in 1995, and Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions in 1996.

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