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John Carson

Acting Born Feb 28, 1927 Died Nov 5, 2016 Colombo, Ceylon. [now Sri Lanka] 139 credits
139
Total Credits
2018
69 Years Career Span
64
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Carson was an English actor. He was born on February 28, 1927, in Colombo, Ceylon, which is now Sri Lanka. Carson's acting credits include work in film and television. He appeared in at least one episode of the 1967 television series Man in a Suitcase, playing the role of John Gilsen. Carson's acting career spanned over 130 credits. He passed away on November 5, 2016, at the age of 89.

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Career

Career overview

John Carson was an English actor known for his appearances in film and television. He was born on February 28, 1927, in Colombo, Ceylon, which is now Sri Lanka. Throughout his career, Carson accumulated 130 known credits.

One of his notable appearances was in the 1967 television series Man in a Suitcase, where he played the role of John Gilsen in one episode. The series is a crime, drama, and mystery television show. This is one of the few specific credits mentioned in available sources.

John Carson's acting career spanned several decades, with a significant portion of his work remaining uncredited or unverified. He passed away on November 5, 2016, at the age of 89.

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Known for

Film

Doomsday

as George Dutton

Michiko & Hatchin

as Pembroke Headmaster
Film

The Evil Dead

as Older Gentleman

The Adventures of Sinbad

1996

The World of Hammer

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Woman of Desire

as Judge Parker
Film

The Fog

as Sir George Carrington
Film

The Fog

as Richard Abernethie

Shaka Zulu

as Lord Kimberley

American Playhouse

as Narrator (voice)
Film

Carrie

as Charles Randolph

Cribb

as Russell Haygarth

Frequent co-stars

Michael Ripper 4 shared titles
David Suchet 3 shared titles
Sam Waterston 2 shared titles
Jana Shelden 2 shared titles
Edward Hardwicke 2 shared titles
Christopher Muncke 2 shared titles
Matthew Guinness 2 shared titles
Christopher Lee 2 shared titles
André Morell 2 shared titles
Madeline Smith 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years
Amicus Vault of Horrors
The House of Horror - Memories of Bray
DoomsdayThe Deal
Boys Briefs 4
Build
I Dreamed of Africa
CI5: The New Professionals
Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday
Midsomer MurdersMandela and de KlerkBlack Velvet Band
The Adventures of Sinbad
The World of HammerWoman of DesireThe Visual Bible: Acts
The Sheltering DesertThe Last Hero
Schweitzer
Agatha Christie's PoirotAgatha Christie's PoirotThe Last WarriorThe Mountain and the Molehill
City of BloodAn African DreamSurvivorTenth of a Second
Shaka ZuluHeroes
Doctor Who: Snakedance
American PlayhouseFrost in May
FothergillBlunt Instrument
Hammer House of HorrorCribbOppenheimerGuardian of the Abyss
Tales of the UnexpectedKidnappedAfter Julius
The Famous Five
The ProfessionalsSecret ArmyJubilee 1977RafflesMurder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle
The New AvengersVictorian ScandalsKillersLoyalties
PlayhouseAffairs of the HeartSchmoedipusCome Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
ThrillerThrillerCentre PlayArmchair 30Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
The Adventures of Black BeautyEmmaNo ExitThe Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass
This Body Is MinePaper RosesMale Bait
Play for TodayThe SinnersTaste the Blood of DraculaThe Man Who Haunted HimselfWicked Women

Full Filmography

139 titles
  • Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years (2018) as Self
  • Amicus Vault of Horrors (2015) as Critic
  • The House of Horror - Memories of Bray (2013) as Himself
  • Doomsday (2008) as George Dutton
  • The Deal (2008) as Nigel Bland
  • Boys Briefs 4 (2006) as Man (segment "Build")
  • Build (2004) as Man
  • I Dreamed of Africa (2000) as Pembroke Headmaster
  • CI5: The New Professionals (1999)
  • Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday (1998) as U.S. Hearing Official #1
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Older Gentleman
  • Mandela and de Klerk (1997) as Willem de Klerk
  • Black Velvet Band (1997) as Col. Rowan
  • The Adventures of Sinbad (1996)
  • The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
  • Woman of Desire (1994) as Judge Parker
  • The Visual Bible: Acts (1994) as Ananias, High Priest
  • The Sheltering Desert (1991)
  • The Last Hero (1991) as Fred Zimmerman
  • Schweitzer (1990) as Horton Herschel
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Sir George Carrington
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Richard Abernethie
  • The Last Warrior (1989) as Priest
  • The Mountain and the Molehill (1989) as Lauderdale
  • City of Blood (1987) as Prime Minister
  • An African Dream (1987) as Harry Endicott
  • Survivor (1987) as Engineer Councillor
  • Tenth of a Second (1987)
  • Shaka Zulu (1986) as Lord Kimberley
  • Heroes (1986)
  • Doctor Who: Snakedance (1983) as Ambril
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Narrator (voice)
  • Frost in May (1982) as Claude Batchelor
  • Fothergill (1981) as Neilson
  • Blunt Instrument (1981) as Sir Ernest Blandy
  • Hammer House of Horror (1980) as Charles Randolph
  • Cribb (1980) as Russell Haygarth
  • Oppenheimer (1980) as Narrator
  • Guardian of the Abyss (1980) as Charles Randolph
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Arthur
  • Kidnapped (1979) as James More
  • After Julius (1979) as Felix King
  • The Famous Five (1978) as Mr Lenoir
  • The Professionals (1977) as Brian Forrest
  • Secret Army (1977) as Hans Van Reijn
  • Jubilee 1977 (1977) as Terry Iverson
  • Raffles (1977)
  • Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (1977) as Rex
  • Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (1977) as Jack
  • The Children of the New Forest (1977) as Colonel Heatherstone
  • Age of Hypocrisy (1977) as Terry Iverson
  • Rehearsal (1977) as Bill
  • The New Avengers (1976) as Freddy
  • Victorian Scandals (1976) as Sir Hardinge Giffard
  • Killers (1976) as Mr. Donald Finnemore
  • Loyalties (1976) as Charles Winsor
  • Playhouse (1974) as Neilson
  • Affairs of the Heart (1974) as Charles Faversham
  • Schmoedipus (1974) as Tom Carter
  • Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are (1974) as Arthur Lewis
  • Thriller (1973) as Ray Burns
  • Thriller (1973) as Arthur Lewis
  • Centre Play (1973) as Bill
  • Armchair 30 (1973) as Alan
  • Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1973) as Dr. Marcus
  • Possession (1973) as Ray Burns
  • The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972) as Joshua Eglinton
  • Emma (1972) as Mr Knightley
  • No Exit (1972) as Alex Foster
  • The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass (1972) as Revell
  • This Body Is Mine (1971) as Allen Meredith
  • Paper Roses (1971) as Joe
  • Male Bait (1971)
  • Play for Today (1970)
  • The Sinners (1970) as Maj. Frank Keene
  • Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) as Jonathon Secker
  • The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) as Ashton
  • Wicked Women (1970) as James Maybrick
  • The Lie (1970) as Ellis Anderson
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Joe
  • Department S (1969) as Kilvern
  • Dombey and Son (1969) as Mr. Dombey
  • Happy Ever After (1969) as Dick
  • The Champions (1968) as Symons
  • The Expert (1968) as Sewell
  • Thunderbird 6 (1968) as Captain Foster (II) (voice)
  • Man in a Suitcase (1967) as John Gilsen
  • Girl in a Black Bikini (1967) as Robert Sheridan
  • The Informer (1966) as Peter Pallister QC.
  • You Can't Win (1966)
  • The Plague of the Zombies (1966) as Squire Clive Hamilton
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Charles Winsor
  • Out of the Unknown (1965) as Allen Meredith
  • Hereward the Wake (1965) as William of Normandy
  • The Night Caller (1965) as The Major
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as Col. Claus Schenk Count von Stauffenberg
  • Story Parade (1964) as R. Daneel Olivaw
  • The Protectors (1964) as Smokey Grey
  • It's Dark Outside (1964) as Anthony Brand
  • The Caves of Steel (1964) as R. Daneel Olivaw
  • Act of Murder (1964) as Tim Ford
  • Master Spy (1964) as Richard Colman
  • Smokescreen (1964) as Trevor Bayliss
  • The July Plot (1964) as Colonel Claus Schenk Count von Stauffenberg
  • Doctor Who (1963) as Ambril
  • Festival (1963) as Knight - Tempter
  • The Set Up (1963) as Insp. Jackson
  • Accidental Death (1963) as Paul Lanson
  • The Saint (1962) as Godfrey Quillen
  • The Saint (1962) as Theron Netlord
  • The Saint (1962) as Astron
  • The Saint (1962) as Ramon Venino
  • Man of the World (1962) as Said
  • Out of This World (1962) as Roger Carter
  • Oliver Twist (1962)
  • Oliver Twist (1962) as Monks
  • Locker Sixty-Nine (1962) as Miguel Terila
  • Guns of Darkness (1962) as First Officer
  • The Avengers (1961)
  • The Avengers (1961) as Ariston
  • Drama 61-67 (1961) as Robert Perrott
  • You Can't Win (1961) as Robert Stobart
  • Seven Keys (1961) as Norman
  • Maigret (1960)
  • Edgar Wallace Mysteries (1959)
  • The Lady is a Square (1959) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • The Scent of Fear (1959) as Tom Brook
  • The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Fritz
  • Ivanhoe (1958) as Sir Morten
  • Ivanhoe (1958) as Sir Roderick
  • Ivanhoe (1958) as Sir Robert
  • Emergency: Ward 10 (1957)
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) as Borghem
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Sir Geoffrey Claire
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Sir Nigel Fitzhulme
  • Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Joe Conway / Francis Spurling
  • Quentin Durward (1955) as Duke of Orleans
  • Boston Blackie (1951)
  • Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Harold

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Carson best known for?

John Carson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doomsday (2008), Michiko & Hatchin (2008), The Evil Dead (1981), The Adventures of Sinbad (1996).

When and where was John Carson born?

John Carson was born on February 28, 1927 in Colombo, Ceylon. [now Sri Lanka]. They passed away on November 5, 2016.

How many credits does John Carson have?

John Carson has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2018.

What is John Carson's background in cinema and television?

John Carson was an English actor. He was born on February 28, 1927, in Colombo, Ceylon, which is now Sri Lanka. Carson's acting credits include work in film and television. He appeared in at least one episode of the 1967 television series Man in a Suitcase, playing the role of John Gilsen. Carson's acting career spanne...