Len Cariou

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).

Len Cariou is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 20 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Boston Blue (2025), When They See Us (2019), Bumblebee (2018), Death Wish (2018), Wallander: The Troubled Man (2013), Blue Bloods (2010), Into the Storm (2009), 1408 (2007). The recorded credits span 1977 to 2025, including 14 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.