Karl is a very talented actor, who will be most remembered for playing "Jacko", in the brilliant comedy series, Brush Strokes (1986). Jacko was a painter and decorator, and very much a "Jack the lad". In this hugely entertaining series, Karl played a ladies' man, who never has any intention of settling down. Karl has also starred in Babes in the Wood (1998), Bad Boys (1995), and Mulberry (1992), and had guest roles in programmes such as The Bill (1984).