Jim Carter

Jim Carter

77 · Born: Aug 19, 1948

Personal Details

BornAug 19, 1948 Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Jim Carter's life story began on a warm summer day, August 19, 1948, in the charming town of Harrogate, nestled in the picturesque county of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. As an accomplished actor, he has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with notable roles in films such as Transformers: The Last Knight, released in 2017, Shakespeare in Love, a critically acclaimed production from 1998, and Downton Abbey, a beloved period drama that premiered in 2019.

Beyond his impressive filmography, Jim Carter's personal life is filled with joy and love. In October 1983, he exchanged vows with the talented actress Imelda Staunton, with whom he shares a deep and abiding love. Together, they have been blessed with a precious child, a true treasure in their lives.

Career

2025
2023
Wonka
Wonka as Abacus Crunch
2022
The Sea Beast
The Sea Beast as King (voice)
2019
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey as Charles Carson
The Good Liar
The Good Liar as Vincent
2018
King Lear
King Lear as Earl of Kent
2017
The Little Vampire 3D
The Little Vampire 3D as Rookery (voice)
Knightfall
Knightfall as Pope Boniface VIII
2015
Nova
Nova as Narrator (voice)
2013
Secret History
Secret History as Narrator
2010
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland as The Executioner (voice)
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey as Charles Carson
Creation
Creation as Parslow
Wish 143
Wish 143 as Priest
2008
The Oxford Murders
The Oxford Murders as Inspector Petersen
2007
Recovery
Recovery as Mr. Lockwood
Cassandra's Dream
Cassandra's Dream as Garage Boss
Cranford
Cranford as Captain Brown
2006
2005
House of 9
House of 9 as The Watcher
2004
Von Trapped
Von Trapped as Larry Lavelle
Modigliani
Modigliani as Achilles Hebuterne
Out of Season
Out of Season as Michael Philipps
Casablanca Driver
Casablanca Driver as Joe Mateo, l'agent
2003
Heartlands
Heartlands as Geoff
Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things as Chief Customs Officer
Hornblower: Duty
Hornblower: Duty as Etheridge
2001
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story as Odin - Member of the Great Council of Mac Slec
2000
102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians as Detective Armstrong
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel as General La Forge
1999
Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire as Geoffrey Bailey
Tube Tales
Tube Tales as Ticket Inspector (Steal Away)
1998
Legionnaire
Legionnaire as Lucien Galgani
Vigo
Vigo as Bonaventure (uncredited)
Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love as Ralph Bashford
1997
A Merry War
A Merry War as Erskine
The Chest
The Chest as Roland Blood
Bright Hair
Bright Hair as Norman Devenish
The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman as DS Lawrence Pitman
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin' as Maxie Morrell
1996
1995
Richard III
Richard III as Lord Hastings
1994
Black Beauty
Black Beauty as John Manly
Screen Two
Screen Two as Henry Harris
Frankenstein
Frankenstein as Executioner (uncredited)
Cracker
Cracker as Kenneth Trant
1993
The Advocate
The Advocate as Mathieu
Stalin
Stalin as Sergo
1990
The Fool
The Fool as Mr. Blackthorn
The Witches
The Witches as Head Chef
A Sense of Guilt
A Sense of Guilt as Richard Murray
1989
The Rainbow
The Rainbow as Mr. Harby
Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking as Jennifer the Viking (Another Rapist)
1988
The First Kangaroos
The First Kangaroos as Arthur Hughes
The Raggedy Rawney
The Raggedy Rawney as The Soldier
Soursweet
Soursweet as Mr. Constantinides
1987
1986
Lost Empires
Lost Empires as Inspector Crabb
1985
Widows
Widows as D.I. Frinton
1984
A Private Function
A Private Function as Inspector Noble
Top Secret!
Top Secret! as Déjà Vu
The Company of Wolves
The Company of Wolves as Second Husband (uncredited)