Portrait of Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Bio: James Edward Carter is an English actor. He is best known for his role in Downton Abbey (2010–2015) playing Mr Carson, a role that has earned him four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2012–2015)
Born: Thu, Aug 19 1948
Birthplace: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
Jim Carter is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Wonka
Wonka
Jim Carter was
75 in Wonka
as 'Abacus Crunch'.
Wed, Dec 06 2023
Poster of The Sea Beast
The Sea Beast
Jim Carter was
73 in The Sea Beast
as 'King (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 24 2022
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Jim Carter was
73 in Downton Abbey: A New Era
as 'Charles Carson'.
Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of Turtle Journey: The Crisis in Our Oceans
Turtle Journey: The Crisis in Our Oceans
Jim Carter was
71 in Turtle Journey: The Crisis in Our Oceans
as 'Dad Turtle'.
Tue, Jan 14 2020
Poster of The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Jim Carter was
71 in The Good Liar
as 'Vincent'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Jim Carter was
71 in Downton Abbey
as 'Charles Carson'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Swimming with Men
Swimming with Men
Jim Carter was
69 in Swimming with Men
as 'Ted'.
Fri, Jul 06 2018
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Jim Carter was
69 in King Lear
as 'Earl of Kent'.
Mon, May 28 2018
Poster of The Little Vampire 3D
The Little Vampire 3D
Jim Carter was
69 in The Little Vampire 3D
as 'Rookery (voice)'.
Wed, Oct 04 2017
Poster of Transformers: The Last Knight
Transformers: The Last Knight
Jim Carter was
68 in Transformers: The Last Knight
as 'Cogman (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
Jim Carter was
67 in Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of Punk Strut: The Movie
Punk Strut: The Movie
Jim Carter was
67 in Punk Strut: The Movie
as 'Skippy'.
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Hitler's Supergun
Hitler's Supergun
Jim Carter was
67 in Hitler's Supergun
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 22 2015
Poster of Nordic Noir - The Rise of Scandi Drama
Nordic Noir - The Rise of Scandi Drama
Jim Carter was
66 in Nordic Noir - The Rise of Scandi Drama
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of One of a Kind
One of a Kind
Jim Carter was
66 in One of a Kind
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 27 2014
Poster of Rock 'n' Roll Britannia
Rock 'n' Roll Britannia
Jim Carter was
64 in Rock 'n' Roll Britannia
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 17 2013
Poster of Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons
Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons
Jim Carter was
64 in Secrets of the Stonehenge Skeletons
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Sat, Jan 26 2013
Poster of My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn
Jim Carter was
63 in My Week with Marilyn
as 'Barry'.
Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb
Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb
Jim Carter was
62 in Dambusters: Building the Bouncing Bomb
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Burlesque Fairytales
Burlesque Fairytales
Jim Carter was
61 in Burlesque Fairytales
as 'The Compere'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Creation
Creation
Jim Carter was
61 in Creation
as 'Parslow'.
Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
Jim Carter was
60 in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
as 'Harold Angus'.
Sat, Feb 28 2009
Poster of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
Jim Carter was
60 in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
as 'Harold Angus'.
Sat, Feb 28 2009
Poster of The Oxford Murders
The Oxford Murders
Jim Carter was
59 in The Oxford Murders
as 'Inspector Petersen'.
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Jim Carter was
59 in The Golden Compass
as 'John Faa'.
Tue, Dec 04 2007
Poster of Cassandra's Dream
Cassandra's Dream
Jim Carter was
58 in Cassandra's Dream
as 'Garage Boss'.
Mon, Jun 18 2007
Poster of Recovery
Recovery
Jim Carter was
58 in Recovery
as 'Mr. Lockwood'.
Sun, Feb 25 2007
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Jim Carter was
58 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'Engine Driver'.
Mon, Dec 18 2006
Poster of The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
Jim Carter was
58 in The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
as 'Henry Dorling'.
Mon, Oct 16 2006
Poster of Aberfan: The Untold Story
Aberfan: The Untold Story
Jim Carter was
58 in Aberfan: The Untold Story
as 'Lord Robens'.
Thu, Sep 14 2006
Poster of The Thief Lord
The Thief Lord
Jim Carter was
57 in The Thief Lord
as 'Victor'.
Wed, Jan 04 2006
Poster of The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12
The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12
Jim Carter was
57 in The Man Who Is Obsessed With The Number 12
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 15 2005
Poster of The Story of Alton Towers
The Story of Alton Towers
Jim Carter was
56 in The Story of Alton Towers
as 'Narrator/The Earl'.
Mon, Apr 04 2005
Poster of Out of Season
Out of Season
Jim Carter was
56 in Out of Season
as ''.
Thu, Dec 23 2004
Poster of Von Trapped
Von Trapped
Jim Carter was
56 in Von Trapped
as 'Larry Lavelle'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Casablanca Driver
Casablanca Driver
Jim Carter was
55 in Casablanca Driver
as 'Joe Mateo, l'agent'.
Wed, Jun 30 2004
Poster of Modigliani
Modigliani
Jim Carter was
55 in Modigliani
as 'Achilles Hebuterne'.
Tue, May 18 2004
Poster of Ella Enchanted
Ella Enchanted
Jim Carter was
55 in Ella Enchanted
as 'Nish'.
Fri, Apr 09 2004
Poster of Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
Jim Carter was
55 in Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
as 'Red Rose (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Pompeii: The Last Day
Pompeii: The Last Day
Jim Carter was
55 in Pompeii: The Last Day
as 'Polybius'.
Mon, Oct 20 2003
Poster of Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things
Jim Carter was
55 in Bright Young Things
as 'Chief Customs Officer'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of 16 Years of Alcohol
16 Years of Alcohol
Jim Carter was
54 in 16 Years of Alcohol
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of Heartlands
Heartlands
Jim Carter was
54 in Heartlands
as 'Geoff'.
Sun, Apr 27 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Duty
Hornblower: Duty
Jim Carter was
54 in Hornblower: Duty
as 'Etheridge'.
Mon, Jan 06 2003
Poster of According to Beryl
According to Beryl
Jim Carter was
53 in According to Beryl
as 'Samuel Johnson'.
Sat, Oct 06 2001
Poster of The Little Vampire
The Little Vampire
Jim Carter was
52 in The Little Vampire
as 'Rookery'.
Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of 102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians
Jim Carter was
52 in 102 Dalmatians
as 'Detective Armstrong'.
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of Tube Tales
Tube Tales
Jim Carter was
51 in Tube Tales
as 'Ticket Inspector (Steal Away), Ticket Inspector (segment "Steal Away")'.
Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
Jim Carter was
50 in Trial by Fire
as 'Geoffrey Bailey'.
Wed, Jun 30 1999
Poster of Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love
Jim Carter was
50 in Shakespeare in Love
as 'Ralph Bashford'.
Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of Legionnaire
Legionnaire
Jim Carter was
50 in Legionnaire
as 'Lucien Galgani'.
Thu, Dec 03 1998
Poster of Vigo
Vigo
Jim Carter was
50 in Vigo
as 'Bonaventure (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Bill's New Frock
Bill's New Frock
Jim Carter was
49 in Bill's New Frock
as ''.
Sun, Jun 28 1998
Poster of Keep the Aspidistra Flying
Keep the Aspidistra Flying
Jim Carter was
49 in Keep the Aspidistra Flying
as 'Erskine'.
Thu, Nov 20 1997
Poster of The Chest
The Chest
Jim Carter was
48 in The Chest
as 'Roland Blood'.
Sat, Apr 12 1997
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
Jim Carter was
48 in The Missing Postman
as 'DS Lawrence Pitman'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Bright Hair
Bright Hair
Jim Carter was
48 in Bright Hair
as 'Norman Devenish'.
Sun, Feb 09 1997
Poster of Harpur and Iles: Protection
Harpur and Iles: Protection
Jim Carter was
48 in Harpur and Iles: Protection
as 'Tenderness Mellick'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Brassed Off
Brassed Off
Jim Carter was
48 in Brassed Off
as 'Harry'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Jim Carter was
47 in Richard III
as 'Lord Hastings'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of The Grotesque
The Grotesque
Jim Carter was
47 in The Grotesque
as 'George Lecky'.
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre
Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre
Jim Carter was
46 in Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre
as 'Inspector'.
Sun, May 21 1995
Poster of The Madness of King George
The Madness of King George
Jim Carter was
46 in The Madness of King George
as 'Fox'.
Wed, Dec 28 1994
Poster of Midnight Movie
Midnight Movie
Jim Carter was
46 in Midnight Movie
as 'Henry Harris'.
Mon, Dec 26 1994
Poster of Open Fire
Open Fire
Jim Carter was
46 in Open Fire
as 'DCS Young'.
Sat, Nov 12 1994
Poster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Jim Carter was
46 in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
as 'Executioner (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 04 1994
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Jim Carter was
45 in Black Beauty
as 'John Manly'.
Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of In The Cold Light Of Day
In The Cold Light Of Day
Jim Carter was
45 in In The Cold Light Of Day
as 'Father'.
Wed, Jun 15 1994
Poster of The Hour of the Pig
The Hour of the Pig
Jim Carter was
45 in The Hour of the Pig
as 'Mathieu'.
Sat, Sep 25 1993
Poster of Resnick: Rough Treatment
Resnick: Rough Treatment
Jim Carter was
44 in Resnick: Rough Treatment
as 'Grabianski'.
Sun, Jul 25 1993
Poster of Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Jim Carter was
44 in Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
as 'Commander'.
Thu, Apr 22 1993
Poster of Stalin
Stalin
Jim Carter was
44 in Stalin
as 'Sergo'.
Sat, Nov 21 1992
Poster of Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy
Jim Carter was
43 in Blame It on the Bellboy
as 'Rossi'.
Fri, Mar 06 1992
Poster of Hancock
Hancock
Jim Carter was
43 in Hancock
as 'Ray Galton'.
Sun, Sep 01 1991
Poster of The Fool
The Fool
Jim Carter was
42 in The Fool
as 'Mr. Blackthorn'.
Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of Crimestrike
Crimestrike
Jim Carter was
42 in Crimestrike
as 'The Detective'.
Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of The Witches
The Witches
Jim Carter was
41 in The Witches
as 'Head Chef'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
Jim Carter was
41 in A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
as 'Meinertzhagen'.
Wed, Apr 18 1990
Poster of Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
Jim Carter was
41 in Erik the Viking
as 'Jennifer the Viking (Another Rapist)'.
Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of The Rainbow
The Rainbow
Jim Carter was
40 in The Rainbow
as 'Mr. Harby'.
Fri, May 05 1989
Poster of Here Is the News
Here Is the News
Jim Carter was
40 in Here Is the News
as 'News Editor'.
Sun, Mar 05 1989
Poster of Precious Bane
Precious Bane
Jim Carter was
40 in Precious Bane
as 'Sarn'.
Mon, Jan 02 1989
Poster of The Tenth Man
The Tenth Man
Jim Carter was
40 in The Tenth Man
as 'Pierre'.
Sun, Dec 04 1988
Poster of The Raggedy Rawney
The Raggedy Rawney
Jim Carter was
40 in The Raggedy Rawney
as 'The Soldier'.
Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of Soursweet
Soursweet
Jim Carter was
39 in Soursweet
as 'Mr. Constantinides'.
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of The First Kangaroos
The First Kangaroos
Jim Carter was
39 in The First Kangaroos
as 'Arthur Hughes'.
Thu, Apr 21 1988
Poster of Duck
Duck
Jim Carter was
39 in Duck
as ''.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Star Trap
Star Trap
Jim Carter was
39 in Star Trap
as 'Dr. Wax'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country
Jim Carter was
39 in A Month in the Country
as 'Ellerbeck'.
Fri, Dec 04 1987
Poster of The American Way
The American Way
Jim Carter was
39 in The American Way
as 'Castro'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of Haunted Honeymoon
Haunted Honeymoon
Jim Carter was
37 in Haunted Honeymoon
as 'Montego'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Rustlers' Rhapsody
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Jim Carter was
36 in Rustlers' Rhapsody
as 'Blackie'.
Fri, May 10 1985
Poster of A Private Function
A Private Function
Jim Carter was
36 in A Private Function
as 'Inspector Noble'.
Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of The Company of Wolves
The Company of Wolves
Jim Carter was
36 in The Company of Wolves
as 'Second Husband (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Top Secret!
Top Secret!
Jim Carter was
35 in Top Secret!
as 'Déjà Vu'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of The Oresteia
The Oresteia
Jim Carter was
35 in The Oresteia
as 'Agamemnon'.
Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of Fox
Fox
Jim Carter was
31 in Fox
as 'Cliff Ryan'.
Mon, Mar 10 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Jim Carter was
74+ in Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Knightfall
Knightfall
Jim Carter was
69+ in Knightfall
as 'Pope Boniface VIII'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 2017
Poster of Honest Trailers
Honest Trailers
Jim Carter was
63+ in Honest Trailers
as 'Abacus Crunch (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Jim Carter was
62+ in Downton Abbey
as 'Charles Carson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of Cranford
Cranford
Jim Carter was
59+ in Cranford
as 'Self/Captain Brown'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Jim Carter was
58+ in Would I Lie to You?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of London
London
Jim Carter was
55+ in London
as 'Henry Fielding'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Trevor's World of Sport
Trevor's World of Sport
Jim Carter was
54+ in Trevor's World of Sport
as 'Sir Frank Luckton'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Strange
Strange
Jim Carter was
54+ in Strange
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, May 31 2003
Poster of Blue Murder
Blue Murder
Jim Carter was
54+ in Blue Murder
as 'Frank Evans'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Dinotopia
Dinotopia
Jim Carter was
53+ in Dinotopia
as 'Mayor Waldo'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 12 2002
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jim Carter was
53+ in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
as 'Odin - Member of the Great Council of Mac Slec'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 02 2001
Poster of Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
Jim Carter was
51+ in Arabian Nights
as 'Ja'Far'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000
Poster of The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Jim Carter was
50+ in The Scarlet Pimpernel
as 'General La Forge'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1999
Poster of Blood on the Carpet
Blood on the Carpet
Jim Carter was
50+ in Blood on the Carpet
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 13 1999
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Jim Carter was
50+ in Hornblower
as 'Etheridge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Jim Carter was
48+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Jim Carter was
48+ in Ain't Misbehavin'
as 'Maxie Morrell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 28 1997
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
Jim Carter was
48+ in The Missing Postman
as 'DS Lawrence Pitman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 29 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Jim Carter was
48+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Nathan Green'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Coogan's Run
Coogan's Run
Jim Carter was
47+ in Coogan's Run
as 'Fraser'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Dangerfield
Dangerfield
Jim Carter was
46+ in Dangerfield
as 'Stephen Millwood'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Jim Carter was
45+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Alec Bailey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Jim Carter was
45+ in Cracker
as 'Kenneth Trant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of A Year in Provence
A Year in Provence
Jim Carter was
44+ in A Year in Provence
as 'Ted Hopkins'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 28 1993
Poster of Lipstick on Your Collar
Lipstick on Your Collar
Jim Carter was
44+ in Lipstick on Your Collar
as 'Inspector'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1993
Poster of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Jim Carter was
44+ in Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
as 'Mark Antony (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Jim Carter was
43+ in Murder Most Horrid
as 'Roy Redfern, General Alberto'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of The Gravy Train
The Gravy Train
Jim Carter was
41+ in The Gravy Train
as 'Personip'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of A Sense of Guilt
A Sense of Guilt
Jim Carter was
41+ in A Sense of Guilt
as 'Richard Murray'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 1990
Poster of Thompson
Thompson
Jim Carter was
40+ in Thompson
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
Jim Carter was
38+ in The Singing Detective
as 'Mr. Marlow'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Lost Empires
Lost Empires
Jim Carter was
38+ in Lost Empires
as 'Inspector Crabb'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 24 1986
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Jim Carter was
38+ in Casualty
as 'Matthew Charlton'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Monocled Mutineer
The Monocled Mutineer
Jim Carter was
38+ in The Monocled Mutineer
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 31 1986
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Jim Carter was
37+ in The Mysteries
as 'Mak / Fourth Soldier'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of Widows
Widows
Jim Carter was
34+ in Widows
as 'D.I. Frinton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 16 1983
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents
The Comic Strip Presents
Jim Carter was
34+ in The Comic Strip Presents
as 'Commander'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Fox
Fox
Jim Carter was
31+ in Fox
as 'Cliff Ryan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Jim Carter was
31+ in Minder
as 'Tomkins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Not The Nine O'Clock News
Not The Nine O'Clock News
Jim Carter was
31+ in Not The Nine O'Clock News
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1979
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Jim Carter was
25+ in NOVA
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974