Len Cariou
Born September 30, 1939 (Age: 86)
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Biography
Leonard Joseph “Len” Cariou (born September 30, 1939) is a Canadian actor. He gained prominence for his Tony Award-winning title role in the original cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979). Prior, Cariou had earned nominations for his performances in musicals Applause (1970) and A Little Night Music (1973). Cariou has had supporting roles in films such as The Four Seasons (1981), Thirteen Days (2000), About Schmidt (2002), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Prisoners (2013), and Spotlight (2015). On television, he is known for recurring roles in the shows Murder, She Wrote (1985–1992), Brotherhood (2005-2006), and Damages (2010) and his starring role in Blue Bloods (2010–2024).
Leonard Joseph “Len” Cariou (born September 30, 1939) is a Canadian actor. He gained prominence for his Tony Award-winning title role in the original cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979). Prior, Cariou had earned nominations for his performances in musicals Applause (1970) and A Little Night Music (1973). Cariou has had supporting roles in films such as The Four Seasons (1981), Thirteen Days (2000), About Schmidt (2002), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Prisoners (2013), and Spotlight (2015). On television, he is known for recurring roles in the shows Murder, She Wrote (1985–1992), Brotherhood (2005-2006), and Damages (2010) and his starring role in Blue Bloods (2010–2024).
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Filmography
Show of Titles
2021
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as "Mame" Performer
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Age: 81
Bumblebee
2018
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as Hank
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Age: 79
Death Wish
2018
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as Ben
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Age: 78
Spotlight
2015
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as Cardinal Law
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Age: 76
1408
2007
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as Mike's Father
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Age: 67
Flags of Our Fathers
2006
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as Mr. Beech
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Age: 67
The Greatest Game Ever Played
2005
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as Stedman Comstock
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Age: 66
Secret Window
2004
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as Sheriff Dave Newsome
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Age: 64
About Schmidt
2002
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as Ray Nichols
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Age: 63
Thirteen Days
2000
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as Dean Acheson
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Age: 61
New York Underground
1997
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as Narrator
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Age: 57
The Summer of Ben Tyler
1996
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as Spencer Maitland
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Age: 57
No Image
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
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as Self
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Age: 57
Executive Decision
1996
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as Secretary of Defense Charles White
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Age: 56
A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story
1996
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as Harry Jansen
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Age: 56
Never Talk to Strangers
1995
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as Henry Taylor
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Age: 56
Love on the Run
1994
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as Noah Cross
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Age: 54
The Sea Wolf
1993
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as Dr. Picard
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Age: 53
Class of '61
1993
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as Dr. Leland Peyton
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Age: 53
Miracle on Interstate 880
1993
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as Buck Helm
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Age: 53
An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated
1989
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as Narrator
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Age: 50
The Johnstown Flood
1989
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as Narrator
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Age: 49
Lady in White
1988
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as Phil Terragarossa
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Age: 48
A Giants History: The Tale of Two Cities
1987
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as Narrator
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Age: 48
There Were Times, Dear
1987
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as Bob Millard
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Age: 47
An Amazin' Era
1986
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as Narrator
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Age: 46
Surviving
1985
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as David Brogan
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Age: 45
The Four Seasons
1981
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as Nick Callan
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Age: 41
Madame X
1981
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as John Abbott
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Age: 41
Who'll Save Our Children?
1978
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as Matt Laver
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Age: 39
Drying Up the Streets
1978
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as Larry
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Age: 38
Canada Vignettes: Spence's Republic
1978
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as Narrator
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Age: 38
Canada Vignettes: Fort Prince of Wales
1978
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as Narrator
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Age: 38
Canada Vignettes: Lady Frances Simpson
1978
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as Narrator
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Age: 38