Len Cariou

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).

Known for

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Bumblebee

2018 ⭐ 6.7

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Death Wish

2018 ⭐ 6.2

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Spotlight

2015 ⭐ 7.8

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Prisoners

2013 ⭐ 8.1

Career timeline

2026

Wildwood

(voice) · 2026

2021

Show of Titles

"Mame" Performer · 2021

2018

Bumblebee Notable

Hank · 2018

⭐ 6.7

Death Wish Notable

Ben · 2018

⭐ 6.2

2015

Spotlight Notable

Cardinal Law · 2015

⭐ 7.8

2013

Prisoners Notable

Father Patrick Dunn · 2013

⭐ 8.1

Wallander: The Troubled Man

Atkins · 2013

⭐ 5.8

2009

Into the Storm

President Franklin D. Roosevel · 2009

⭐ 6.4

2008

The Onion Movie

Norm Archer · 2008

⭐ 6.1

2007

1408 Notable

Mike's Father · 2007

⭐ 6.7

2006

Flags of Our Fathers Notable

Mr. Beech · 2006

⭐ 6.9

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

James Tyrone (segment "Long Da · 2006

2005

The Greatest Game Ever Played Notable

Stedman Comstock · 2005

⭐ 7.3

Boynton Beach Club

Jack · 2005

⭐ 5.8

2004

The Skulls III

Dean Lawton · 2004

⭐ 5.2

Secret Window Notable

Sheriff Dave Newsome · 2004

⭐ 6.6

2002

About Schmidt Notable

Ray Nichols · 2002

⭐ 6.9

2000

Thirteen Days Notable

Dean Acheson · 2000

⭐ 7.0

1999

In the Company of Spies

The President · 1999

⭐ 5.0

Border Line Notable

Jerry · 1999

⭐ 7.0

1998

Race for the Record Notable

Narrator (voice) · 1998

⭐ 10.0

1997

New York Underground

Narrator · 1997

1996

The Summer of Ben Tyler

Spencer Maitland · 1996

⭐ 6.8

1996 New York Yankees: The Official World Series Film

Self - Narrator · 1996

Executive Decision Notable

Secretary of Defense Charles W · 1996

⭐ 6.3

1995

1995 Atlanta Braves: The Official World Series Film

Himself - Narrator · 1995

⭐ 5.0

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story

Walt Disney · 1995

⭐ 5.3

Never Talk to Strangers

Henry Taylor · 1995

⭐ 5.3

1994

Getting In

Dr. Lionel Higgs / Dr. Ezekial · 1994

⭐ 5.1

Love on the Run Notable

Noah Cross · 1994

⭐ 10.0

Witness to the Execution

Jake Tyler · 1994

⭐ 5.0

1993

1993 Toronto Blue Jays: The Official World Series Film Notable

Self - Narrator · 1993

⭐ 7.0

The Sea Wolf

Dr. Picard · 1993

⭐ 6.2

Class of '61

Dr. Leland Peyton · 1993

⭐ 4.4

Frequently appears with

Dylan O'Brien

B-127 / Bumblebee (voice)

Hailee Steinfeld

Charlie Watson

John Cena

Jack Burns

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Memo Gutierrez

John Ortiz

Dr. Powell

Bruce Willis

Paul Kersey

Vincent D'Onofrio

Frank Kersey

Dean Norris

Detective Rains

Elisabeth Shue

Lucy Kersey

Camila Morrone

Jordan Kersey

Full filmography

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Wildwood

2026

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Show of Titles

2021

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Bumblebee

2018 ⭐ 6.7

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Death Wish

2018 ⭐ 6.2

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Spotlight

2015 ⭐ 7.8

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Prisoners

2013 ⭐ 8.1

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Wallander: The Troubled Man

2013 ⭐ 5.8

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Into the Storm

2009 ⭐ 6.4

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The Onion Movie

2008 ⭐ 6.1

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1408

2007 ⭐ 6.7

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Flags of Our Fathers

2006 ⭐ 6.9

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The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

2006

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The Greatest Game Ever Played

2005 ⭐ 7.3

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Boynton Beach Club

2005 ⭐ 5.8

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The Skulls III

2004 ⭐ 5.2

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Secret Window

2004 ⭐ 6.6

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About Schmidt

2002 ⭐ 6.9

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Thirteen Days

2000 ⭐ 7.0

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In the Company of Spies

1999 ⭐ 5.0

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Border Line

1999 ⭐ 7.0