Jim Carter Picture
STARmeter
Top 5000
Up 878 this week

Jim Carter (I)

Actor | Soundtrack

Trivia:

Was a member of the "Madhouse Company of London", a comedy troupe which performed in Boston in the 1970s. Other members were Marcel Steiner, Marc Weil and Tommy Shands. Ken Campbell, who appears in A Fish Called Wanda as George Thomason's lawyer was also associated with the troupe. See more trivia »

Born:

in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Jim Carter? Add or change photos
Still of Jim Carter in Downton Abbey Still of Jim Carter in Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1980 Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Siobhan Finneran, Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan, Lesley Nicol, Penelope Wilton, Amy Nuttall, Dan Stevens, Rob James-Collier, Michelle Dockery, Thomas Howes, Sophie McShera, Jessica Brown Findlay and Laura Carmichael in Downton Abbey Still of Jim Carter in The Little Vampire Still of Jim Carter in The Little Vampire Still of Elizabeth McGovern and Jim Carter in Downton Abbey
17 photos | 59 videos | 115 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

'Downton Abbey' series four: New set pictures - first look
17 May 2013 5:04 AM, PDT | Digital Spy - TV news
It's A Date!
14 May 2013 8:42 AM, PDT | Huffington Post
‘Downton Abbey’ To Return to PBS on Jan. 5
14 May 2013 7:20 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News
See all 115 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
MY favorite voices
a list of 46 people by carvahal created 27 Apr 2012
 
image of name
GAME OF THRONES Fantasy Cast
a list of 58 people by ListyMcListerson created 11 months ago
 
image of name
The Secret Garden (Dream Cast)
a list of 8 people by KatherineAnnonymous created 3 weeks ago
 
image of
GOLDEN GLOBE 2012 PREDICTIONS
a list of 55 images by antesdespues created 06 Sep 2011
 
image of name
Alec Devlin: The Eye of the Serpent dream cast if the film is every made.
a list of 6 people by gallagherniamh created 21 Nov 2011
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Jim Carter.
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (136 titles)
2010-2013 Downton Abbey (TV series)
Charles Carson
– Episode #4.1 (2013) … Charles Carson
– Episode #4.2 (2013) … Charles Carson
– Christmas Special 2012 (2012) … Charles Carson
– Episode #3.8 (2012) … Charles Carson
– Episode #3.7 (2012) … Charles Carson
See all 27 episodes »
 
2012 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Mr. Carson
– Simone Campbell (2012) … Mr. Carson
 
2011 My Week with Marilyn
Barry
 
2011 The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011: Live Action
Priest
 
2010/I Alice in Wonderland
Executioner (voice)
 
2010 Punk Strut: The Movie
Skippy
 
2010 Burlesque Fairytales
The Compere
 
2007-2009 Cranford (TV mini-series)
Captain Brown
– Part Two: October 1844 (2009) … Captain Brown
– Return to Cranford: Part 1 (2009) … Captain Brown
– May 1843 (2007) … Captain Brown
– April 1843 (2007) … Captain Brown
– November 1842 (2007) … Captain Brown
See all 7 episodes »
 
2009 Wish 143 (short)
Priest
 
2009/I Creation
Parslow
 
2009 Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1980
Harold Angus
 
2009 Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1983
Harold Angus
 
2008 Caught in a Trap (TV movie)
Brian Perkins
 
2008 Coming Up (TV series)
Boyfriend
– Lickle Bill Um (2008) … Boyfriend
 
2008 The Oxford Murders
Inspector Petersen
 
2007 The Golden Compass
John Faa
 
2007 Silent Witness (TV series)
Malcolm Young
– Peripheral Vision: Part 2 (2007) … Malcolm Young
– Peripheral Vision: Part 1 (2007) … Malcolm Young
 
2007 Cassandra's Dream
Garage Boss
 
2007 Recovery (TV movie)
Mr. Lockwood
 
2006 The Wind in the Willows (TV movie)
Engine Driver
 
2006 The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton (TV movie)
Henry Dorling
 
2006 Aberfan: The Untold Story (TV documentary)
Lord Robens
 
2006 The Thief Lord
Victor
 
2005 House of 9
The Watcher (voice)
 
2004 Out of Season
Michael Philipps
 
2004 Modigliani
Achilles Hébuterne
 
2004 Blue Murder (TV series)
Frank Evans
– Up in Smoke (2004) … Frank Evans
 
2004 Von Trapped (TV movie)
Larry Lavelle
 
2004 Casablanca Driver
Joe Mateo, l'agent
 
2004 London (TV movie)
Henry Fielding
 
2004 Ella Enchanted
Nish
 
2004 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Nathan Green
– The Fisher King (2004) … Nathan Green
 
2003 Cromwell: Warts and All (TV movie)
Oliver Cromwell
 
2003 Pompeii: The Last Day (TV movie)
Polybius
 
2003 Trial & Retribution (TV series)
Dr. Jenkins
– Suspicion: Part 2 (2003) … Dr. Jenkins
 
2003 Trevor's World of Sport (TV series)
Sir Frank Luckton
– A Man's Game (2003) … Sir Frank Luckton
 
2003 Strange (TV series)
Inspector Stuart
– Asmoth (2003) … Inspector Stuart
 
2003 16 Years of Alcohol
Director
 
2003 Bright Young Things
Chief Customs Officer
 
2003 Helen of Troy (TV movie)
Pirithous
 
2003 Hornblower: Duty (TV movie)
Etheridge
 
2002 Dalziel and Pascoe (TV series)
Ted Lowry
– The Unwanted (2002) … Ted Lowry
 
2002 Heartlands
Geoff
 
2002 Dinotopia (TV mini-series)
Mayor Waldo
– Episode #1.3 (2002) … Mayor Waldo
– Episode #1.2 (2002) … Mayor Waldo
– Episode #1.1 (2002) … Mayor Waldo
 
2002 Inside the Murdoch Dynasty (TV movie)
Narrator
 
2001 The Way We Live Now (TV mini-series)
Mr. Brehgert
– Episode #1.4 (2001) … Mr. Brehgert
– Episode #1.3 (2001) … Mr. Brehgert
– Episode #1.2 (2001) … Mr. Brehgert
 
2001 Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (TV movie)
Odin, Member of Great Council of Mac Slec
 
2000 102 Dalmatians
Detective Armstrong
 
2000 The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV series)
General La Forge
– Friends & Enemies (2000) … General La Forge
 
2000 The Little Vampire
Rookery
 
2000 Arabian Nights (TV movie)
Ja'Far
 
1999 Tube Tales
Ticket Inspector (segment "Steal Away")
 
1991-1999 Murder Most Horrid (TV series)
Frank Phillips / General Alberto / Roy Redfern
– Going Solo (1999) … Frank Phillips
– Dying Live (1996) … General Alberto
– Mrs Hat and Mrs Red (1991) … Roy Redfern
 
1999 Trial by Fire (TV movie)
Geoffrey Bailey
 
1998 Shakespeare in Love
Ralph Bashford
 
1998 Legionnaire
Lucien Galgani
 
1998 Vigo
Bonaventure (uncredited)
 
1998 Bill's New Frock (short)
Mr. Platworthy
 
1997 Bright Hair (TV movie)
Norman Devenish
 
1997 A Merry War
Erskine
 
1997 Ain't Misbehavin' (TV mini-series)
Maxie Morrell
– Episode #1.3 (1997) … Maxie Morrell
– Episode #1.2 (1997) … Maxie Morrell
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Maxie Morrell
 
1997 Alas Smith & Jones (TV series)
– Episode #9.5 (1997)
 
1997 The Chest (TV movie)
Roland Blood
 
1997 The Missing Postman (TV movie)
DS Lawrence Pitman
 
1997 Harpur and Iles (TV movie)
Tenderness Mellick
 
1996 Brassed Off
Harry
 
1995 Balto (voice - uncredited)
 
1995 Coogan's Run (TV series)
Fraser
– Natural Born Quizzers (1995) … Fraser
 
1995 Gentlemen Don't Eat Poets
George Lecky
 
1995 Richard III
Lord William Hastings
 
1995 The All New Alexei Sayle Show (TV series)
– Episode #2.6 (1995)
– Episode #2.5 (1995)
– Episode #2.4 (1995)
– Episode #2.3 (1995)
– Episode #2.2 (1995)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1995 Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre (TV movie)
Inspector
 
1995 Dangerfield (TV series)
Stephen Millwood
– A Patient's Secret (1995) … Stephen Millwood
 
1995 The Late Show (TV series documentary)
Albert Knox
– Sophie's World (1995) … Albert Knox
 
1995 It Might Be You (TV movie)
Wally 'Lottery' Whaley
 
1994 The Madness of King George
Charles James Fox
 
1994 Midnight Movie (TV movie)
Henry Harris
 
1994 Open Fire (TV movie)
Det Chief Supt Young
 
1994 Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (TV series)
Mark Antony
– Julius Caesar (1994) … Mark Antony (voice)
 
1994 Cracker (TV series)
Kenneth Trant
– The Big Crunch: Part 3 (1994) … Kenneth Trant
– The Big Crunch: Part 2 (1994) … Kenneth Trant
– The Big Crunch: Part 1 (1994) … Kenneth Trant
 
1994 Black Beauty
John Manly
 
1989-1994 Screen Two (TV series)
Father
– In the Cold Light of Day (1994) … Father
– Here Is the News (1989)
 
1994 Pie in the Sky (TV series)
Alec Bailey
– Passion Fruit Fool (1994) … Alec Bailey
 
1993-1994 Minder (TV series)
Tomkins
– On the Autofront (1994) … Tomkins
– Looking for Mr. Goodtime (1993) … Tomkins
 
1993 We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (voice)
 
1993 The Advocate
Mathieu
 
1993 Resnick: Rough Treatment (TV movie)
Grabianski
 
1993 Medics (TV series)
Hugh Buckley
– Episode #3.6 (1993) … Hugh Buckley
 
1993 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV series)
Commander
– Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown (1993) … Commander
 
1993 A Year in Provence (TV mini-series)
Ted Hopkins
– Room Service (1993) … Ted Hopkins
 
1993 Lipstick on Your Collar (TV mini-series)
Inspector
– Episode #1.5 (1993) … Inspector
 
1992 Stalin (TV movie)
Sergo Ordzhonikidze
 
1992 Soldier Soldier (TV series)
Snr Supt Derek Tierney, RHKP
– Lifelines (1992) … Snr Supt Derek Tierney, RHKP
 
1992 Between the Lines (TV series)
D.I. Dick Corbett
– Lies and Damned Lies (1992) … D.I. Dick Corbett
 
1992 Great Performances (TV series)
Meinertzhagen
– A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992) … Meinertzhagen
 
1992 Blame It on the Bellboy
Rossi
 
1991 Casualty (TV series)
Matthew Charlton
– Dangerous Games (1991) … Matthew Charlton
 
1991 Screen One (TV series)
Ray Galton
– Hancock (1991) … Ray Galton
 
1991 Incident in Judaea (TV movie)
Afranius
 
1990 The Fool
Mr. Blackthorn
 
1990 Crimestrike
The Detective
 
1990 The Gravy Train (TV mini-series)
Personip
– Episode #1.3 (1990) … Personip
 
1990 The Witches
Head Chef
 
1990 Zorro (TV series)
Colonel Mefisto Palomarez
– Palomarez Returns (1990) … Colonel Mefisto Palomarez
– A Deal with the Devil (1990) … Colonel Mefisto Palomarez
 
1990 A Sense of Guilt (TV series)
Richard Murray
 
1989 Duck (short)
 
1989 Erik the Viking
Jennifer the Viking (Another Rapist)
 
1989 The Rainbow
Mr. Harby
 
1989 Precious Bane (TV movie)
Sarn
 
1988 Thompson (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1988)
 
1988 The Tenth Man (TV movie)
Pierre
 
1988 Christabel (TV movie)
Bausch
 
1988 The Raggedy Rawney
The Soldier
 
1988 A Very British Coup (TV mini-series)
The Cabinet - Newsome
– Episode #1.2 (1988) … The Cabinet - Newsome
– Episode #1.1 (1988) … The Cabinet - Newsome
 
1988 Soursweet
Mr. Constantinides
 
1988 Star Trap (TV movie)
Dr. Wax
 
1988 The First Kangaroos
Arthur Hughes
 
1987 A Month in the Country
Ellerbeck
 
1987 December Flower (TV movie)
Dentist
 
1987 Harry's Kingdom (TV movie)
Bill
 
1986 The Singing Detective (TV mini-series)
Mr. Marlow
– Who Done It (1986) … Mr. Marlow
– Pitter Patter (1986) … Mr. Marlow
– Clues (1986) … Mr. Marlow
– Lovely Days (1986) … Mr. Marlow
– Heat (1986) … Mr. Marlow
 
1986 Lost Empires (TV mini-series)
Inspector Crabbe
– Episode #1.7 (1986) … Inspector Crabbe
– Episode #1.6 (1986) … Inspector Crabbe
 
1986 The Monocled Mutineer (TV series)
Spencer
– A Dead Man on Leave (1986) … Spencer
 
1986 Haunted Honeymoon
Montego
 
1986 The American Way
Castro
 
1985 Rustlers' Rhapsody
Blackie
 
1985 Widows 2 (TV mini-series)
Det. Insp. Frinton
– Episode #1.6 (1985) … Det. Insp. Frinton
– Episode #1.4 (1985) … Det. Insp. Frinton
 
1985 The Bill (TV series)
Stan
– Death of a Cracksman (1985) … Stan
 
1984 Hiawatha (TV movie)
Narrator
 
1984 A Private Function
Inspector Noble
 
1984 The Company of Wolves
Second Husband (uncredited)
 
1984 Starstrider (TV series)
Starstrider
 
1984 Top Secret!
Déjà Vu
 
1982 Not the Nine O'Clock News (TV series)
– Episode #4.3 (1982)
 
1980 Flash Gordon
Azurian Man
 
1980 Fox (TV series)
Cliff Ryan
– Oh Dear - Oh Dear - Oh Dear! (1980) … Cliff Ryan
– Just Another Villain in a Cheap Suit (1980) … Cliff Ryan
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2012 Downton Abbey (TV series)
– Episode #3.3 (2012) (performer: "Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron" - uncredited)
 
1986 The Singing Detective (TV mini-series)
– Lovely Days (1986) (performer: "Paper Doll" - uncredited, "Do I Worry?" - uncredited)
– Heat (1986) ("It Might as Well Be Spring" - uncredited, "Bird Songs at Eventide" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
Show ShowSelf (18 titles)
2013 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
 
2012 Nimrod Visits Downton Abbey (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2012 Escape from Colditz (TV documentary)
Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2012 Would I Lie to You? (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.8 (2012) … Himself
 
2011 The Untold Tommy Cooper (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2011/II The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2011 The National Television Awards 2011 (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2010 Maid in Britain (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2007-2009 Cutting Edge (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Revenge of the Bin Men (2009) … Narrator (voice)
– The Artful Codgers (2008) … Narrator (voice)
– The Dangerous School for Boys (2007) … Narrator
 
2007 Lewis... Behind the Scenes (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2005 It's Not Easy Being a Wolf Boy (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2005 The 77th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2004 Men of Iron (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2001 Blood on the Carpet (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Walking with Disc Jockeys (2001) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2001 The Lost Legions of Varus (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
1982 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
Big Jule / Himself
– Guys and Dolls (1982) … Himself / Big Jule
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2012 Downton Abbey Revisited (TV documentary)
Charles Carson
 
2011 This Morning (TV series)
 
2011 TV Burp (TV series)
 
2002 Discovering Dinotopia (TV documentary)
Mayor Waldo (uncredited)
 

Related Videos

The Comic Strip Presents...: Season 7: Episode 1 -- Bonehead and Foyle are called in to solve a 70s-style Murder. Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1983 -- Clip: Long time... My Week with Marilyn -- Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier's, documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during production of The Prince and the Showgirl.
See all 59 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(1986) He acted in Jean Cocteau's play, "The Infernal Machine", at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, London, England with Maggie Smith and Robert Eddison in the cast. Simon Callow was the director. See more »

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Was a member of the "Madhouse Company of London", a comedy troupe which performed in Boston in the 1970s. Other members were Marcel Steiner, Marc Weil and Tommy Shands. Ken Campbell, who appears in A Fish Called Wanda as George Thomason's lawyer was also associated with the troupe. See more »

Trademark:

Commanding, deep voice See more »

Star Sign:

Leo