Karl Johnson
Biography
Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor born on March 1, 1948, who has appeared on stage, film, and television. His most notable role to date is the title role in Derek Jarman's 1993 film Wittgenstein. He is also known for playing Cato the Younger in the television drama series Rome, and Twister Turrill in the BBC costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford. Throughout his career, he has accumulated ninety-nine known acting credits. His professional background spans multiple mediums, establishing his presence in television, film, and theatrical stage productions.
Career overview
Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor born on March 1, 1948, in Wales, United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he has worked across stage, film, and television, accumulating a total of ninety-nine known acting credits according to available database records.
Among his most notable film roles, Johnson portrayed the title character in Derek Jarman's 1993 feature Wittgenstein. In the realm of television, his prominent credits include playing Cato the Younger in the dramatic television series Rome and taking on the role of Twister Turrill in the BBC costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford.
Active in the entertainment industry as a male performer, Johnson continues to be recognized for his contributions to both television and film. Further details regarding his extensive filmography and ongoing career can be referenced through his professional entertainment database profile.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- Truelove (2024) as Tom
- Wolf (2023) as Colonel Frink
- National Theatre Live: The Crucible (2023)
- The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies (2023) as Bill
- Halo (2022) as Hierarch Truth (voice)
- Suspicion (2022) as Eric Cresswell
- Dream Horse (2021) as Kerby
- Too Close (2021) as James de Cadenet
- National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood (2021) as Richard Jenkins
- Endgame & Rough for Theatre II (2020) as Nagg
- The Last Vermeer (2019) as Bernard Bakker
- King Lear (2018) as Fool
- Peterloo (2018) as Lord Sidmouth, the Home Secretary
- The Death of Stalin (2017) as Dr. Lukomsky
- Kaleidoscope (2017) as John
- Born to Kill (2017) as Mr. Williams
- Mum (2016) as Reg
- Winter Thaw (2016) as Stepanovich
- The Carer (2016) as Joseph
- Aberfan: The Green Hollow (2016)
- Mother (2016) as Old Man in Café
- National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015) as Ghost / Gravedigger
- Lovesick (2014) as Richard
- Mr. Turner (2014) as Mr. Booth
- Under Milk Wood (2014) as Drowned / Voice
- The Gospel According to St Derek (2014) as Self
- Atlantis (2013) as Itheus
- It's Kevin (2013) as Various
- The Sea (2013) as Blunden
- Mr Invisible (2013) as The Handler
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Mr. Masterson
- Good Vibrations (2012) as George Hooley
- The Deep Blue Sea (2011) as Mr. Miller
- National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011) as De Lacey
- The Pier (2011) as Larry McCarthy
- Third Star (2010) as Ticket Seller
- Is Anybody There? (2009) as Arthur (uncredited)
- I Know You Know (2009) as Ernie
- Merlin (2008) as Taliesin
- Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) as Twister Turrill
- The Edge of Love (2008) as Dai Fred
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as PC Bob Walker
- The Trial of Tony Blair (2007) as Father Lunt
- Four Last Songs (2007) as Erico
- Dog Altogether (2007) as Jack
- The Illusionist (2006) as Doctor / Old Man
- The Chatterley Affair (2006) as Mr. Justice Byrne
- Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006) as Marcellus
- Copying Beethoven (2006) as Stefan Holtz
- Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes (2006) as Norman Douglas
- Heidi (2005) as Old Man
- Frozen (2005) as Coastguard Bill
- New Tricks (2004)
- When I'm Sixty-Four (2004) as Billy
- England Expects (2004)
- 77 Beds (2003) as Spiritual Father
- Born and Bred (2002) as Alec Rossendale
- Pure (2002) as Granddad
- Contagion (2002) as Ferrin
- What's Your Problem? (2002)
- Tomorrow La Scala! (2002) as Sydney
- David Copperfield (1999) as Tungay
- Vanity Fair (1998) as Major Loder
- Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) as John Deakin
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Derek Lockwood
- Saint-Ex (1996) as Didier Daurat
- An Independent Man (1995) as Bill Rutherford
- The Lifeboat (1994) as Hughie Jones
- Wittgenstein (1993) as Ludwig Wittgenstein
- Close My Eyes (1991) as Colin
- Let Him Have It (1991) as Parris
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Saunders
- A Tale of Two Cities (1989) as Solomon Pross/'John Barsad'
- Rules of Engagement (1989) as Dave Gillespie
- The Shawl (1989) as Charles
- The Play on One (1988) as Charles
- The Black and Blue Lamp (1988) as PC "Taffy" Hughes
- A Prayer for the Dying (1987) as Fitzgerald
- Prick Up Your Ears (1987) as Douglas Orton
- ScreenPlay (1986) as P.C. Taffy Hughes
- The Mysteries (1985) as Jesus / Abel
- The Bill (1984)
- Night Court (1984) as Dave Costanza
- The Magic Shop (1982)
- Bergerac (1981) as Henry Morant
- Sons and Lovers (1981) as Paul Morel
- Sons and Lovers (1981) as Paul Morel
- Shoestring (1979) as Dennis Philips
- The Tempest (1979) as Ariel, an airy spirit
- Only Connect (1979) as Colin
- The Other Side (1979) as Colin
- Jubilee (1978) as Sphinx
- Cold Harbour (1978) as Geoff
- Chips with Everything (1975) as Wilfe Seaford
- Rainbow (1972) as Himself (singer)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Wilf Seaford
- The Sooty Show (1955) as Himself
- Ladies and Gentlemen as Uncle Philip
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Karl Johnson best known for?
Karl Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Halo (2022), King Lear (2018), The Death of Stalin (2017), Mr. Turner (2014).
When and where was Karl Johnson born?
Karl Johnson was born on March 1, 1948 in Wales, UK.
How many credits does Karl Johnson have?
Karl Johnson has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2024.
What is Karl Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Karl Johnson is a Welsh actor born on March 1, 1948, who has appeared on stage, film, and television. His most notable role to date is the title role in Derek Jarman's 1993 film Wittgenstein. He is also known for playing Cato the Younger in the television drama series Rome, and Twister Turrill in the BBC costume drama ...