John Cater
Acting Born Jan 17, 1932 Died Mar 21, 2009 Hendon, London, England, UK 113 credits
Biography
John Cater was a British actor. He appeared in various television and film productions.
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Frequent co-stars
Kevin Stoney
2 shared titles
Patrick Stewart
2 shared titles
Clifford Rose
2 shared titles
Donald Burton
2 shared titles
Doreen Mantle
2 shared titles
Patrick Newell
2 shared titles
Peter Copley
2 shared titles
Denholm Elliott
2 shared titles
Simon Ward
2 shared titles
Raymond Francis
1 shared title
Career timeline
BonekickersLegend of Hammer: Vampires
Dangerous Liaisons
Alien Autopsy
Room 36
Doctors and Nurses
Drácula en la Hammer
The Residents
Down to Earth
Bad Girls
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer Murders
Silent WitnessSilent WitnessRasputin
Savage Hearts
The World of Hammer
MaigretAnglo Saxon AttitudesSitting Pretty
2Point4 ChildrenA Question of Attribution
Jeeves and WoosterThe Upper HandThe ChiefOne Foot in the GraveLife After Life
The Paradise ClubShalom SalaamThe Woman in BlackShalom Salaam
Inspector MorseStill Crazy Like a Fox
CasualtyLovejoyUnnatural Causes
Screen TwoTheatre NightHome to Roost
The Bill
DalglieshNumber 10Death of an Expert WitnessJack Of Diamonds
Anyone for Denis?
Bergerac
Rising DampLittle Lord FauntleroyThe Other 'Arf
MinderHenry VIIIThe House on Garibaldi Street
The Mill on the FlossNews from Nowhere
Rosie
I, ClaudiusThe Duchess of Duke StreetNobody's HouseMirror, Mirror
The SweeneyMadame BovaryThe Naked Civil ServantThe Secret AgentFurther Up Pompeii
Full Filmography
113 titles- Bonekickers (2008)
- Legend of Hammer: Vampires (2008) as Grave robber
- Dangerous Liaisons (2007) as Grumpy Joe
- Alien Autopsy (2006) as Maurice
- Room 36 (2005) as Bert
- Doctors and Nurses (2004) as Malcolm
- Drácula en la Hammer (2003) as John Cater
- The Residents (2001) as George
- Down to Earth (2000)
- Bad Girls (1999) as Solicitor
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jack Pearce
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Mr Tibbs
- Silent Witness (1996) as Captain Rider (uncredited)
- Silent Witness (1996) as Captain Rider
- Rasputin (1996) as Efim
- Savage Hearts (1995) as Bernie
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Maigret (1992)
- Anglo Saxon Attitudes (1992) as Harold Cresset
- Sitting Pretty (1992)
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as Mr Tavener
- A Question of Attribution (1991) as Restorer (Robertson)
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Clam
- The Upper Hand (1990) as Attendant
- The Chief (1990) as Cllr. Samuel Winstanley
- One Foot in the Grave (1990)
- Life After Life (1990) as Dr. Trump
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Monsignor Flynn
- Shalom Salaam (1989)
- The Woman in Black (1989) as Arnold Pepperell
- Shalom Salaam (1989) as Joe Astler
- Inspector Morse (1987) as The Dean
- Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987) as Rockhill
- Casualty (1986) as Bernard
- Lovejoy (1986) as Sam
- Unnatural Causes (1986) as Perry
- Screen Two (1985) as Old Man
- Theatre Night (1985) as Uncle Titus Dudgeon
- Home to Roost (1985) as Shady Gray
- The Bill (1984)
- Dalgliesh (1983) as Alfred Goddard
- Number 10 (1983) as Reverend Stephen Gladstone
- Death of an Expert Witness (1983) as Alfred Goddard
- Jack Of Diamonds (1983)
- Anyone for Denis? (1982)
- Bergerac (1981) as Skebbins
- Rising Damp (1980) as Bert
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) as Thomas
- The Other 'Arf (1980)
- Minder (1979) as Tommy
- Henry VIII (1979) as 1st Gentleman
- The House on Garibaldi Street (1979) as Doctor
- The Mill on the Floss (1978) as Mr Poulter
- News from Nowhere (1978) as Richard Grosvenor
- Rosie (1977) as Merv
- I, Claudius (1976) as Narcissus
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Starr
- Nobody's House (1976) as Mr Jacobs
- Mirror, Mirror (1976) as George
- The Sweeney (1975) as Alec Slemen
- Madame Bovary (1975) as Lheureux
- The Naked Civil Servant (1975) as Psychiatrist
- The Secret Agent (1975) as The Professor
- Further Up Pompeii (1975) as Pollux
- If It's a Man – Hang Up! (1975) as Murchison
- Churchill's People (1974) as Warren Hastings
- Happy Ever After (1974) as Mr Smith
- South Riding (1974) as Anthony Snaith
- South Riding (1974)
- Centre Play (1973) as George
- Thriller (1973) as Murchison
- Seven of One (1973) as Horace the Vet
- Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1973) as Professor Hieronymous Grost
- The Stretch (1973) as Norman
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Henry Blane
- Frenzy (1972) as Man in Crowd (uncredited)
- Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) as Superintendent Waverly
- Alcock and Gander (1972)
- Alcock and Gander (1972) as Ernest
- Budgie (1971) as Dinsdale
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) as Superintendent Waverley
- Play for Today (1970) as Norman
- Loot (1970) as Meadows
- The Roads to Freedom (1970) as Longin
- The Black Tulip (1970) as Dirk
- Department S (1969) as Charles Banjou
- Up Pompeii! (1969) as Castor Oilus
- Dad's Army (1968) as Private Clarke
- Rogues' Gallery (1968) as Ezra
- Virgin of the Secret Service (1968) as Fred Doublett
- Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher (1968) as Blackall
- Girl in a Black Bikini (1967) as Alan Ramsey
- Alfie (1966) as Siddie's Husband
- Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966) as Professor Krimpton
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Augustus Colpoys
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Piggot
- Londoners (1965) as Douglas Rooker
- The Wednesday Thriller (1965) as Mr Minsky
- Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1965) as The Bargee
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Snell
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Monk
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Ailred
- A World Of His Own (1964)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Professor Krimpton
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Out of This World (1962) as Fred Smith
- Dial RIX (1962)
- The Avengers (1961) as Olliphant
- The Avengers (1961) as DISCO
- Danger Man (1960) as Man Receptionist
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Albert the Atheist
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Dalrymple
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Cater best known for?
John Cater is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1980), Frontier(s) (2007), Bad Girls (1999), The Evil Dead (1981).
When and where was John Cater born?
John Cater was born on January 17, 1932 in Hendon, London, England, UK. They passed away on March 21, 2009.
How many credits does John Cater have?
John Cater has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2008.
What is John Cater's background in cinema and television?
John Cater was a British actor. He appeared in various television and film productions.
John Cater by the numbers
113credits
32films
81TV series
1956–2008active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Clam — aged about 58
- The Sweeney (1975) as Alec Slemen — aged about 43
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Starr — aged about 44
- Inspector Morse (1987) as The Dean — aged about 55
- Doctor Who (1963) as Professor Krimpton — aged about 31
- I, Claudius (1976) as Narcissus — aged about 44
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