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).
Awards & recognition
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1979
- Theatre World Award · 1970
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1973 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1970 · nominated
Filmography38 titles
The West Wing
Prisoners
Spotlight
Blue Bloods
Star Trek: Voyager
The Practice
The Outer Limits
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Damages
Army Wives
Murder, She Wrote
American Classic
The Greatest Game Ever Played
Law & Order
Boston Blue
Thirteen Days
Flags of Our Fathers
Wallander
About Schmidt
Brotherhood
The Summer of Ben Tyler
Sex Traffic
Bumblebee
1408
Secret Window
American Experience
Into the Storm
Executive Decision
The Four Seasons
Death Wish
The Onion Movie
Lady in White
Great Performances
Boynton Beach Club
Never Talk to Strangers
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
The Skulls III
Miracle on Interstate 880