Karl Johnson (born 1 March 1948) is a Welsh actor, notable for acting on stage, film and television. His most notable role to date is the title role in
Derek Jarman's 1993 film
Wittgenstein. He is also well known for the roles of
Cato the Younger in the television drama series
Rome and of Twister Turrill in the BBC costume drama series
Lark Rise to Candleford.