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Karl Johnson

Bio: Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor, appearing on stage, film and television. His most notable role to date is the title role in Derek Jarman's 1993 film Wittgenstein
Born: Mon, Mar 01 1948
Birthplace: Wales, UK
Karl Johnson is 76 years old
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Poster of National Theater Live: The Crucible
National Theater Live: The Crucible
Karl Johnson was
74 in National Theater Live: The Crucible
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Karl Johnson was
73 in National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
as 'Richard Jenkins'.
Wed, Jun 16 2021
Poster of Dream Horse
Dream Horse
Karl Johnson was
73 in Dream Horse
as 'Kerby'.
Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of Endgame & Rough for Theatre II
Endgame & Rough for Theatre II
Karl Johnson was
72 in Endgame & Rough for Theatre II
as 'Nagg'.
Wed, Apr 01 2020
Poster of The Last Vermeer
The Last Vermeer
Karl Johnson was
71 in The Last Vermeer
as 'Bernard Bakker'.
Wed, Sep 11 2019
Poster of Peterloo
Peterloo
Karl Johnson was
70 in Peterloo
as 'Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary'.
Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Karl Johnson was
70 in King Lear
as 'Fool'.
Mon, May 28 2018
Poster of Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
Karl Johnson was
69 in Kaleidoscope
as 'John'.
Fri, Nov 10 2017
Poster of The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin
Karl Johnson was
69 in The Death of Stalin
as 'Dr. Lukomsky'.
Fri, Oct 20 2017
Poster of Winter Thaw
Winter Thaw
Karl Johnson was
68 in Winter Thaw
as 'Stepanovich'.
Thu, Nov 24 2016
Poster of Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Karl Johnson was
68 in Aberfan: The Green Hollow
Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of The Carer
The Carer
Karl Johnson was
68 in The Carer
as 'Joseph'.
Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Mother
Mother
Karl Johnson was
68 in Mother
as 'Old Man in Café'.
Sun, May 08 2016
Poster of National Theatre Live: Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Karl Johnson was
67 in National Theatre Live: Hamlet
as 'Ghost / Gravedigger'.
Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Karl Johnson was
66 in Mr. Turner
as 'Mr. Booth'.
Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of The Gospel According to St Derek
The Gospel According to St Derek
Karl Johnson was
66 in The Gospel According to St Derek
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Karl Johnson was
66 in Under Milk Wood
as 'Drowned / Voice'.
Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of Mr Invisible
Mr Invisible
Karl Johnson was
65 in Mr Invisible
as 'The Handler'.
Sat, Oct 26 2013
Poster of The Sea
The Sea
Karl Johnson was
65 in The Sea
as 'Blunden'.
Sun, Jun 23 2013
Poster of Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations
Karl Johnson was
64 in Good Vibrations
as 'George Hooley'.
Thu, May 31 2012
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Karl Johnson was
63 in The Deep Blue Sea
as 'Mr. Miller'.
Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of The Pier
The Pier
Karl Johnson was
63 in The Pier
as 'Larry McCarthy'.
Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Karl Johnson was
63 in National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
as 'De Lacey'.
Thu, Mar 17 2011
Poster of Third Star
Third Star
Karl Johnson was
62 in Third Star
as 'Ticket Seller'.
Tue, Jun 01 2010
Poster of Is Anybody There?
Is Anybody There?
Karl Johnson was
61 in Is Anybody There?
as 'Arthur (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of I Know You Know
I Know You Know
Karl Johnson was
60 in I Know You Know
as 'Ernie'.
Thu, Feb 05 2009
Poster of The Edge of Love
The Edge of Love
Karl Johnson was
60 in The Edge of Love
as 'Dai Fred'.
Fri, Jun 20 2008
Poster of Dog Altogether
Dog Altogether
Karl Johnson was
59 in Dog Altogether
as 'Jack'.
Sat, Aug 18 2007
Poster of Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
Karl Johnson was
58 in Hot Fuzz
as 'PC Bob Walker'.
Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of Four Last Songs
Four Last Songs
Karl Johnson was
58 in Four Last Songs
as 'Erico'.
Thu, Jan 11 2007
Poster of Copying Beethoven
Copying Beethoven
Karl Johnson was
58 in Copying Beethoven
as 'Stefan Holtz'.
Sun, Sep 10 2006
Poster of The Illusionist
The Illusionist
Karl Johnson was
58 in The Illusionist
as 'Doctor / Old Man'.
Fri, Aug 18 2006
Poster of Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes
Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes
Karl Johnson was
57 in Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes
as 'Norman Douglas'.
Tue, Jan 17 2006
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Karl Johnson was
57 in Heidi
as 'Old Man'.
Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Frozen
Frozen
Karl Johnson was
57 in Frozen
as 'Coastguard Bill'.
Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of When I'm Sixty-Four
When I'm Sixty-Four
Karl Johnson was
56 in When I'm Sixty-Four
as 'Billy'.
Wed, Aug 04 2004
Poster of England Expects
England Expects
Karl Johnson was
56 in England Expects
Mon, Apr 05 2004
Poster of Tomorrow La Scala!
Tomorrow La Scala!
Karl Johnson was
54 in Tomorrow La Scala!
as 'Sydney'.
Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of Pure
Pure
Karl Johnson was
54 in Pure
as 'Granddad'.
Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Karl Johnson was
50 in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
as 'John Deakin'.
Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of Saint-Ex
Saint-Ex
Karl Johnson was
48 in Saint-Ex
as 'Didier Daurat'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein
Karl Johnson was
45 in Wittgenstein
as 'Ludwig Wittgenstein'.
Fri, Mar 26 1993
Poster of Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes
Karl Johnson was
43 in Close My Eyes
as 'Colin'.
Fri, Nov 22 1991
Poster of Let Him Have It
Let Him Have It
Karl Johnson was
43 in Let Him Have It
as 'Parris'.
Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of The Shawl
The Shawl
Karl Johnson was
41 in The Shawl
as 'Charles'.
Tue, Mar 14 1989
Poster of The Black and Blue Lamp
The Black and Blue Lamp
Karl Johnson was
40 in The Black and Blue Lamp
Wed, Sep 07 1988
Poster of A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying
Karl Johnson was
39 in A Prayer for the Dying
as 'Fitzgerald'.
Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
Karl Johnson was
39 in Prick Up Your Ears
as 'Douglas Orton'.
Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of The Magic Shop
The Magic Shop
Karl Johnson was
33 in The Magic Shop
Fri, Feb 05 1982
Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Karl Johnson was
32 in Sons and Lovers
as 'Paul Morel'.
Wed, Jan 14 1981
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Karl Johnson was
31 in The Tempest
as 'Ariel, an airy spirit'.
Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour
Karl Johnson was
30 in Cold Harbour
as 'Geoff'.
Tue, Apr 25 1978
Poster of Jubilee
Jubilee
Karl Johnson was
29 in Jubilee
as 'Sphinx'.
Wed, Feb 01 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Truelove
Truelove
Karl Johnson was
75+ in Truelove
as 'Tom'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2024
Poster of The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
Karl Johnson was
75+ in The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
as 'Bill'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 2023
Poster of Wolf
Wolf
Karl Johnson was
75+ in Wolf
as 'Colonel Frink'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2023
Poster of Halo
Halo
Karl Johnson was
74+ in Halo
as 'Hierarch Truth (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Karl Johnson was
73+ in Suspicion
as 'Eric Cresswell'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of Too Close
Too Close
Karl Johnson was
73+ in Too Close
as 'James de Cadenet'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 12 2021
Poster of Born to Kill
Born to Kill
Karl Johnson was
69+ in Born to Kill
as 'Mr. Williams'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of Mum
Mum
Karl Johnson was
68+ in Mum
as 'Reg'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 13 2016
Poster of Lovesick
Lovesick
Karl Johnson was
66+ in Lovesick
as 'Richard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 2014
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Karl Johnson was
65+ in Atlantis
as 'Itheus'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Karl Johnson was
60+ in Merlin
as 'Taliesin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford
Karl Johnson was
59+ in Lark Rise to Candleford
as 'Twister Turrill'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of Rome
Rome
Karl Johnson was
57+ in Rome
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Karl Johnson was
55+ in New Tricks
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of What's Your Problem?
What's Your Problem?
Karl Johnson was
54+ in What's Your Problem?
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Karl Johnson was
51+ in David Copperfield
as 'Tungay'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Karl Johnson was
50+ in Vanity Fair
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Karl Johnson was
49+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Derek Lockwood'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Karl Johnson was
48+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of The Lifeboat
The Lifeboat
Karl Johnson was
46+ in The Lifeboat
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 27 1994
Poster of Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Karl Johnson was
41+ in Rules of Engagement
as 'Dave Gillespie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Karl Johnson was
41+ in A Tale of Two Cities
as 'Barsad'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 21 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Karl Johnson was
40+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Saunders'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Karl Johnson was
39+ in The Play on One
as 'Charles'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Karl Johnson was
37+ in The Mysteries
as 'Jesus / Abel'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Karl Johnson was
36+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Karl Johnson was
35+ in Night Court
as 'Dave Costanza'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Karl Johnson was
33+ in Bergerac
as 'Henry Morant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Karl Johnson was
32+ in Sons and Lovers
as 'Paul Morel'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1981
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Karl Johnson was
31+ in Shoestring
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Rainbow
Rainbow
Karl Johnson was
24+ in Rainbow
as 'Himself (singer)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1972
Poster of The Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
Karl Johnson was
6+ in The Sooty Show
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955