Charles Carson

Charles Carson

Deceased · Born: Aug 16, 1885 · Died: Aug 5, 1977

Personal Details

BornAug 16, 1885 Holborn, London, England, UK

Biography

Charles Carson, a renowned thespian, was ushered into this world on August 16, 1885, in the bustling metropolis of Holborn, London, England, United Kingdom. This remarkable individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, earning recognition for his captivating performances in a diverse array of cinematic endeavors.

Some of his most notable roles include the 1936 production of "Secret Agent," the 1937 thriller "Dark Journey," and the 1955 epic "The Dam Busters." Throughout his illustrious career, Carson's talent and versatility allowed him to effortlessly transition between various genres and characters, cementing his status as a master of his craft.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Carson was a devoted husband to the lovely Bertha Kathleen Elmes. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

As the years went by, Carson's remarkable journey came to a close on August 5, 1977, in the picturesque city of Bremerton, Washington, United States. Despite his passing, Charles Carson's legacy lives on, inspiring future generations of actors and entertainers to strive for excellence in their own unique ways.

Career

1972
1969
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as The Earl of Caversham
1965
Curse of the Fly
Curse of the Fly as Inspector Charas
1964
Macbeth
Macbeth as Caithness
1963
1960
A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny as Robert Holland
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
The Trials of Oscar Wilde as Justice Charles
1957
Let's Be Happy
Let's Be Happy as Mr. Ferguson
1956
Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
1955
An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy as Wilfred Smethers (uncredited)
1954
Beau Brummell
Beau Brummell as Sir Geoffrey Baker
1952
Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge as Count Moïse de Camondo
1951
1942
Wings and the Woman
Wings and the Woman as Lord Wakefield
1941
Quiet Wedding
Quiet Wedding as Mr. Johnson
1940
1939
The Saint in London
The Saint in London as John Morgan
Inspector Hornleigh
Inspector Hornleigh as Chief Superintendent
The Lion Has Wings
The Lion Has Wings as Anti-aircraft Officer
Oh Boy!
Oh Boy! as Governor
Queen of Destiny
Queen of Destiny as Sir Robert Peel
1937
Fire Over England
Fire Over England as Adm. Valdez
Dark Journey
Dark Journey as Head of Fifth Bureau
1936
Forever Yours
Forever Yours as George Arnold
Things to Come
Things to Come as Great Grandfather
1935
Abdul the Damned
Abdul the Damned as Gen. Hilmi-Pasha
Sanders of the River
Sanders of the River as Governor of the Territory
Scrooge
Scrooge as Middlemark
I Stand Condemned
I Stand Condemned as Officer of Defense
1934
April Blossoms
April Blossoms as Frederick Lafont
1933
The Shadow
The Shadow as Sir Edward Hulme KC
1932
There Goes the Bride
There Goes the Bride as M. Marquand (uncredited)