Karlen was nominated for three Emmys, winning one Emmy for best supporting drama actor, for his role as Harvey Lacey, husband to Tyne Daly’s Mary Beth Lacey, on the 1980s CBS police drama. Karlen also played conman and scoundrel Willie Loomis on Dark Shadows after replacing James Hall, who had abruptly left the show after five episodes.
TOPICS: Cagney & Lacey, Dark Shadows, John Karlen, Obits, Retro TV