Karl Mayer

Karl Mayer
Portrayed byRichard Burgi
Duration2004–06, 2008–10, 2012
First appearance"Pilot"
1x01, October 3, 2004
Last appearance"Finishing the Hat"
8x23, May 13, 2012
Created byMarc Cherry
In-universe information
OccupationStrip club owner
Lawyer
WifeSusan Mayer (married twice)
Marissa Mayer (divorced)
ChildrenJulie Mayer (via Susan)
Evan Mayer (via Marissa)
GrandchildrenSophie Mayer-Scavo (via Julie, with Porter Scavo)
GrandmothersIrene[1]

Karl Mayer is a fictional character portrayed by Richard Burgi and created by television producer and screenwriter Marc Cherry for the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. He is the ex-husband of housewife Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher) and father of Julie Mayer (Andrea Bowen), as well as a successful practitioner of family law. The character also becomes romantically involved in the series with two other housewives, Edie Britt (Nicollette Sheridan) and Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross), both of whom he gets engaged to. Karl dies in Season 6, Episode 11 after injuries sustained when a plane crashes into Wisteria Lane during the Christmas Festival. He reappeared briefly as a ghost in the series finale.

  1. ^ Mentioned in season 6 episode 6