1939-09-30 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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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Show of Titles | "Mame" Performer | 2021-06-13 |
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Bumblebee | Hank | 2018-11-22 |
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Death Wish | Ben | 2018-03-01 |
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Spotlight | Cardinal Law | 2015-11-06 |
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Prisoners | Father Patrick Dunn | 2013-09-19 |
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Den orolige mannen | Atkins | 2013-01-11 |
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Into the Storm | President Franklin D. Roosevelt | 2009-05-31 |
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The Onion Movie | Norm Archer | 2008-05-31 |
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1408 | Mike's Father | 2007-06-22 |
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Flags of Our Fathers | Mr. Beech | 2006-10-19 |
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The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays | James Tyrone (segment "Long Day's Journey Into Night") | 2006-05-02 |
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Boynton Beach Club | Jack | 2005-08-05 |
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The Greatest Game Ever Played | Stedman Comstock | 2005-09-30 |
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The Skulls III | Dean Lawton | 2004-03-23 |
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Secret Window | Sheriff Dave Newsome | 2004-03-12 |
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About Schmidt | Ray Nichols | 2002-12-12 |
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Thirteen Days | Dean Acheson | 2000-12-25 |
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In the Company of Spies | The President | 1999-10-24 |
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Border Line | Jerry | 1999-02-22 |
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Race for the Record | Narrator (voice) | 1998-01-01 |
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New York Underground | Narrator | 1997-02-07 |
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A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury | Self | 1996-11-17 |
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1996 New York Yankees: The Official World Series Film | Self - Narrator | 1996-12-01 |
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The Summer of Ben Tyler | Spencer Maitland | 1996-12-15 |
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Executive Decision | Secretary of Defense Charles White | 1996-03-15 |
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A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story | Harry Jansen | 1996-02-14 |
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1995 Atlanta Braves: The Official World Series Film | Himself - Narrator | 1995-11-25 |
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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story | Walt Disney | 1995-10-22 |
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The Man in the Attic | Joe Heldmann | 1995-09-10 |
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Derby | Henry Woods | 1995-06-17 |
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Never Talk to Strangers | Henry Taylor | 1995-10-20 |
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Love on the Run | Noah Cross | 1994-06-05 |
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Getting In | Dr. Lionel Higgs / Dr. Ezekial Higgs | 1994-12-07 |
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Witness to the Execution | Jake Tyler | 1994-02-13 |
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1993 Toronto Blue Jays: The Official World Series Film | Self - Narrator | 1993-12-01 |
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Class of '61 | Dr. Leland Peyton | 1993-04-12 |
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Miracle on Interstate 880 | Buck Helm | 1993-02-22 |
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The Sea Wolf | Dr. Picard | 1993-04-18 |
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An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated | Narrator | 1989-11-01 |
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The Johnstown Flood | Narrator | 1989-01-01 |
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Lady in White | Phil Terragarossa | 1988-04-22 |
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A Giants History: The Tale of Two Cities | Narrator | 1987-12-01 |
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There Were Times, Dear | Bob Millard | 1987-06-03 |
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Killer in the Mirror | 1986-03-31 | |
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An Amazin' Era | Narrator | 1986-07-01 |
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Surviving | David Brogan | 1985-02-10 |
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Louisiane | Oswald | 1984-01-25 |
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The Tempest | Prospero | 1983-02-20 |
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The Taming of the Shrew | Petruchio | 1982-01-01 |
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Madame X | John Abbott | 1981-03-16 |
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The Four Seasons | Nick Callan | 1981-05-22 |
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Sweeney Todd | 1979-03-01 |
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Who'll Save Our Children? | Matt Laver | 1978-12-16 |
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Canada Vignettes: Fort Prince of Wales | Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
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Drying Up the Streets | Larry | 1978-08-26 |
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Canada Vignettes: Spence's Republic | Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
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Canada Vignettes: Lady Frances Simpson | Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
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A Little Night Music | Frederick Egerman | 1977-09-30 |
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One Man | Jason Brady | 1977-04-26 |
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Official 1992 World Series Film | Self - Narrator | |
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The 1993 World Series: Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies | Narrator (voice) |
