Karl Hardman was an American actor and film producer.

He is best known for the 1968 George A. Romero film Night of the Living Dead.

Hardman was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before joining the movie world, he was a radio reporter. His last appearance on the big screen dates back to 1996 in the horror B-movie Santa Claws.

He died on September 22, 2007 at the age of 80.