Richard Carter
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 11, 1953 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Died
- July 13, 2019
- Active Years
- 1957–2019 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Biography
Richard Carter (11 December 1953 – 13 July 2019) was an Australian male actor and voice‑over artist born in Sydney, New South Wales. Over a career that encompassed film and television, he accumulated fifty‑five credited roles. His screen work includes appearances in the feature films Rabbit‑Proof Fence, Hating Alison Ashley, Babe: Pig in the City, Happy Feet Two, Our Lips Are Sealed and Mad Max: Fury Road. On television he performed in the 1989 episode of The Punisher, playing a cop credited as Ric Carter. Carter died in the early hours of 13 July 2019 after a brief illness, aged 65.
Career overview
Richard Carter was born on 11 December 1953 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and pursued a career as an actor and voice‑over artist. Over the span of his professional life he accumulated more than fifty credited appearances across film and television, as recorded in his filmography. His work included roles in a range of Australian and international productions, such as the drama Rabbit‑Proof Fence, the comedy Hating Alison Ashley, and the family film Babe: Pig in the City. He also contributed voice work to the animated sequel Happy Feet Two and appeared in the teen comedy Our Lips Are Sealed alongside Mary‑Kate and Ashley Olsen. In the high‑profile action film Mad Max: Fury Road he was part of the ensemble cast, adding to his diverse portfolio of genre work.
Carter’s television experience extended to genre series, with an early credit in the 1989 crime‑action drama The Punisher, where he was listed as playing a cop under the name Ric Carter. Throughout his career he was recognized primarily for his acting contributions, with a total of fifty‑five known credits documented. Richard Carter died in the early hours of 13 July 2019 after a brief illness, at the age of 65. His body of work remains noted for its breadth across independent film, mainstream cinema, and television series.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Trick or Treat (2019) as Damo
- Blaze (2018) Set Production Assistant
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) as The Bullet Farmer
- The Great Gatsby (2013) as Herzog
- Happy Feet Two (2011) as Bryan (voice)
- Rake (2010)
- East West 101 (2007) as Mick Deakin
- Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback (2007) as Bradley John Murdoch
- Happy Feet (2006) as Barry (voice)
- Hating Alison Ashley (2005) as Lennie
- Gettin' Square (2003) as Craig Knob
- You Can't Stop the Murders (2003) as Chief Carter
- White Collar Blue (2002) as Ted Hudson
- Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) as Farmhouse Policeman
- The Man Who Sued God (2001) as Dirk Streicher
- My Husband, My Killer (2001) as Mike Hagan
- Our Lips Are Sealed (2000) as Sidney
- Bootmen (2000) as Gary
- Farscape (1999) as Kabaah (voice)
- Farscape (1999) as Ullom
- The Date (1999) as Mr. Hart
- Dogwatch (1999) as Klipper
- All Saints (1998) as Alistair Walsh
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998) as Detective
- Wildside (1997) as Brian Deakin
- Idiot Box (1997) as Big Bloke
- Water Rats (1996) as Victor Wise
- Twisted Tales (1996)
- Floating Life (1996) Thanks
- Blue Murder (1995) as Lyail Chandler
- No Escape (1994) as Sleeping Sentry
- Muriel's Wedding (1994) as Federal Policeman
- Signal One (1994) as Frankie Button
- Blue Heelers (1993)
- Reckless Kelly (1993) as Police Sergeant (Aust.)
- Wet and Wild Summer (1992) as Al Eastman
- Police Rescue (1991) as Vic Wilson
- Sher Mountain Killings Mystery (1990) as Conrad
- The Punisher (1989) as Cop
- Bangkok Hilton (1989) as Detective King
- The Wicked (1988) as Stinger (as Ric Carter)
- Grievous Bodily Harm (1988) as Les
- The Clean Machine (1988) as Det. Frank Truro
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Detective Sgt. Brown
- The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987) as First Drunk
- Vietnam (1987) as Policeman
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Doug Holland
- Rebel (1985) as Harry De Wheels
- Emoh Ruo (1985) as Thommo
- The Bill (1984)
- Bodyline (1984) as Bill Voce
- Fast Talking (1984) as Geography Teacher
- Hostage (1983) as Smart Aleck
- Kotch (1971) Producer
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Herberts
- Slaughter on 10th Avenue (1957) Book
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Carter best known for?
Richard Carter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trick or Treat (2019), Blaze (2018), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), The Great Gatsby (2013).
When and where was Richard Carter born?
Richard Carter was born on December 11, 1953 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. They passed away on July 13, 2019.
How many credits does Richard Carter have?
Richard Carter has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2019.
What is Richard Carter's background in cinema and television?
Richard Carter (11 December 1953 – 13 July 2019) was an Australian male actor and voice‑over artist born in Sydney, New South Wales. Over a career that encompassed film and television, he accumulated fifty‑five credited roles. His screen work includes appearances in the feature films Rabbit‑Proof Fence, Hating Alison A...
Richard Carter by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- White Collar Blue (2002) as Ted Hudson — aged about 48
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Detective Sgt. Brown — aged about 33
- Farscape (1999) as Kabaah (voice) — aged about 45
- Farscape (1999) as Ullom — aged about 45
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) as The Bullet Farmer — aged about 61
- Bodyline (1984) as Bill Voce — aged about 30
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