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Thursday, January 23, 2020

RIP JOHN KARLEN 1933-2019

The actor best known to genre fans as Willie Loomis has passed away.

Karlen played multiple characters on the classic horror soap opera "Dark Shadows", but his performance as Willie Loomis will always be the favorite.

Karlen started his career in TV in 1957 and made appearances on many shows until his big break came in 1967 with the above mentioned Dark Shadows. He also appeared in many movies and some of the best include "House Of Dark Shadows", "Daughters Of Darkness", "Picture Of Dorian Gray" a 1972 televison movie and the classic TV horror film "Trilogy Of Terror".

In Karlen's TV work were appearances in such shows as "Mannix", "Night Gallery". "Supertrain" and much more. He was also famouse for his starring tole in the Cagney & Lacey TV series as Harvey Lacey.

Karlen was a very versatile actor and that is why he got a lot of work. He was a very familiar face to many of us during the 60's, 70's and 80's. He passed away on Jan. 22nd at the age of 86.

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