Movies (Acting Roles)
Downton Abbey 3
Jim Carter will be
77 in Downton Abbey 3
as 'Charles Carson'.
Wed, Sep 10 2025
Wonka
Jim Carter was
75 in Wonka
as 'Abacus Crunch'.
Wed, Dec 06 2023
The Sea Beast
Jim Carter was
73 in The Sea Beast
as 'King (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 24 2022
The Good Liar
Jim Carter was
71 in The Good Liar
as 'Vincent'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Downton Abbey
Jim Carter was
71 in Downton Abbey
as 'Charles Carson'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
King Lear
Jim Carter was
69 in King Lear
as 'Earl of Kent'.
Mon, May 28 2018
Hitler's Supergun
Jim Carter was
67 in Hitler's Supergun
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 22 2015
One of a Kind
Jim Carter was
66 in One of a Kind
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 27 2014
Creation
Jim Carter was
61 in Creation
as 'Parslow'.
Fri, Sep 25 2009
The Oxford Murders
Jim Carter was
59 in The Oxford Murders
as 'Inspector Petersen'.
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Cassandra's Dream
Jim Carter was
59 in Cassandra's Dream
as 'Garage Boss'.
Wed, Oct 31 2007
Recovery
Jim Carter was
58 in Recovery
as 'Mr. Lockwood'.
Sun, Feb 25 2007
The Thief Lord
Jim Carter was
57 in The Thief Lord
as 'Victor'.
Wed, Jan 04 2006
House of 9
Jim Carter was
56 in House of 9
as 'The Watcher'.
Sun, Jun 19 2005
Out of Season
Jim Carter was
56 in Out of Season
as 'Michael Philipps'.
Thu, Dec 23 2004
Von Trapped
Jim Carter was
56 in Von Trapped
as 'Larry Lavelle'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Casablanca Driver
Jim Carter was
55 in Casablanca Driver
as 'Joe Mateo, l'agent'.
Wed, Jun 30 2004
Modigliani
Jim Carter was
55 in Modigliani
as 'Achilles Hebuterne'.
Tue, May 18 2004
Ella Enchanted
Jim Carter was
55 in Ella Enchanted
as 'Nish'.
Fri, Apr 09 2004
Bright Young Things
Jim Carter was
55 in Bright Young Things
as 'Chief Customs Officer'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Heartlands
Jim Carter was
54 in Heartlands
as 'Geoff'.
Sun, Apr 27 2003
Hornblower: Duty
Jim Carter was
54 in Hornblower: Duty
as 'Etheridge'.
Mon, Jan 06 2003
Dinotopia
Jim Carter was
53 in Dinotopia
as 'Mayor Waldo'.
Tue, Feb 12 2002
According to Beryl
Jim Carter was
53 in According to Beryl
as 'Samuel Johnson'.
Sat, Oct 06 2001
102 Dalmatians
Jim Carter was
52 in 102 Dalmatians
as 'Detective Armstrong'.
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Tube Tales
Jim Carter was
51 in Tube Tales
as 'Ticket Inspector (segment "Steal Away"), Ticket Inspector (Steal Away)'.
Fri, Nov 19 1999
Trial by Fire
Jim Carter was
50 in Trial by Fire
as 'Geoffrey Bailey'.
Wed, Jun 30 1999
Shakespeare in Love
Jim Carter was
50 in Shakespeare in Love
as 'Ralph Bashford'.
Fri, Dec 11 1998
Legionnaire
Jim Carter was
50 in Legionnaire
as 'Lucien Galgani'.
Thu, Dec 03 1998
Vigo
Jim Carter was
50 in Vigo
as 'Bonaventure (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Bill's New Frock
Jim Carter was
49 in Bill's New Frock
as 'Mr. Platworthy'.
Sun, Jun 28 1998
The Chest
Jim Carter was
48 in The Chest
as 'Roland Blood'.
Sat, Apr 12 1997
The Missing Postman
Jim Carter was
48 in The Missing Postman
as 'DS Lawrence Pitman'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Bright Hair
Jim Carter was
48 in Bright Hair
as 'Norman Devenish'.
Sun, Feb 09 1997
Brassed Off
Jim Carter was
48 in Brassed Off
as 'Harry'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Richard III
Jim Carter was
47 in Richard III
as 'Lord Hastings'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
The Grotesque
Jim Carter was
47 in The Grotesque
as 'George Lecky'.
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Midnight Movie
Jim Carter was
46 in Midnight Movie
as 'Henry Harris'.
Mon, Dec 26 1994
Open Fire
Jim Carter was
46 in Open Fire
as 'DCS Young'.
Sat, Nov 12 1994
Black Beauty
Jim Carter was
45 in Black Beauty
as 'John Manly'.
Fri, Jul 29 1994
Stalin
Jim Carter was
44 in Stalin
as 'Sergo'.
Sat, Nov 21 1992
Hancock
Jim Carter was
43 in Hancock
as 'Ray Galton'.
Sun, Sep 01 1991
The Fool
Jim Carter was
42 in The Fool
as 'Mr. Blackthorn'.
Fri, Dec 07 1990
Crimestrike
Jim Carter was
42 in Crimestrike
as 'The Detective'.
Mon, Oct 01 1990
The Witches
Jim Carter was
41 in The Witches
as 'Head Chef'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Erik the Viking
Jim Carter was
41 in Erik the Viking
as 'Jennifer the Viking (Another Rapist)'.
Fri, Sep 01 1989
The Rainbow
Jim Carter was
40 in The Rainbow
as 'Mr. Harby'.
Fri, May 05 1989
Here Is the News
Jim Carter was
40 in Here Is the News
as 'News Editor'.
Sun, Mar 05 1989
Precious Bane
Jim Carter was
40 in Precious Bane
as 'Sarn'.
Mon, Jan 02 1989
The Tenth Man
Jim Carter was
40 in The Tenth Man
as 'Pierre'.
Sun, Dec 04 1988
The Raggedy Rawney
Jim Carter was
40 in The Raggedy Rawney
as 'The Soldier'.
Tue, Sep 20 1988
Soursweet
Jim Carter was
39 in Soursweet
as 'Mr. Constantinides'.
Sun, May 15 1988
The First Kangaroos
Jim Carter was
39 in The First Kangaroos
as 'Arthur Hughes'.
Thu, Apr 21 1988
Duck
Jim Carter was
39 in Duck
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Star Trap
Jim Carter was
39 in Star Trap
as 'Dr. Wax'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
The American Way
Jim Carter was
39 in The American Way
as 'Castro'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
Haunted Honeymoon
Jim Carter was
37 in Haunted Honeymoon
as 'Montego'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
A Private Function
Jim Carter was
36 in A Private Function
as 'Inspector Noble'.
Fri, Nov 09 1984
The Company of Wolves
Jim Carter was
36 in The Company of Wolves
as 'Second Husband (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Top Secret!
Jim Carter was
35 in Top Secret!
as 'Déjà Vu'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
The Oresteia
Jim Carter was
35 in The Oresteia
as 'Agamemnon'.
Sun, Oct 09 1983
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 agesKnightfall
Jim Carter was
69+ in Knightfall
as 'Pope Boniface VIII'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 2017
Honest Trailers
Jim Carter was
63+ in Honest Trailers
as 'Abacus Crunch (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Downton Abbey
Jim Carter was
62+ in Downton Abbey
as 'Charles Carson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Cranford
Jim Carter was
59+ in Cranford
as 'Self/Captain Brown, Captain Brown'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007
Would I Lie to You?
Jim Carter was
58+ in Would I Lie to You?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
London
Jim Carter was
55+ in London
as 'Henry Fielding'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 07 2004
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
Strange
Jim Carter was
54+ in Strange
First Air Date
Sat, May 31 2003
Blue Murder
Jim Carter was
54+ in Blue Murder
as 'Frank Evans'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Dinotopia
Jim Carter was
53+ in Dinotopia
as 'Mayor Waldo'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 12 2002
Arabian Nights
Jim Carter was
51+ in Arabian Nights
as 'Ja'Far'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Jim Carter was
50+ in The Scarlet Pimpernel
as 'General La Forge'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1999
Blood on the Carpet
Jim Carter was
50+ in Blood on the Carpet
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 13 1999
Hornblower
Jim Carter was
50+ in Hornblower
as 'Etheridge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
The View
Jim Carter was
48+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Ain't Misbehavin'
Jim Carter was
48+ in Ain't Misbehavin'
as 'Maxie Morrell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 28 1997
The Missing Postman
Jim Carter was
48+ in The Missing Postman
as 'DS Lawrence Pitman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 29 1997
Midsomer Murders
Jim Carter was
48+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Nathan Green'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Coogan's Run
Jim Carter was
47+ in Coogan's Run
as 'Fraser'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 1995
Dangerfield
Jim Carter was
46+ in Dangerfield
as 'Stephen Millwood'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1995
Pie in the Sky
Jim Carter was
45+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Alec Bailey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Cracker
Jim Carter was
45+ in Cracker
as 'Kenneth Trant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
A Year in Provence
Jim Carter was
44+ in A Year in Provence
as 'Ted Hopkins'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 28 1993
Murder Most Horrid
Jim Carter was
43+ in Murder Most Horrid
as 'General Alberto, Roy Redfern'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Soldier Soldier
Jim Carter was
42+ in Soldier Soldier
as 'Snr Supt Derek Tierney, RHKP'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
The Gravy Train
Jim Carter was
41+ in The Gravy Train
as 'Personip'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 27 1990
A Sense of Guilt
Jim Carter was
41+ in A Sense of Guilt
as 'Richard Murray'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 1990
Thompson
Jim Carter was
40+ in Thompson
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1988
The Singing Detective
Jim Carter was
38+ in The Singing Detective
as 'Mr. Marlow'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Lost Empires
Jim Carter was
38+ in Lost Empires
as 'Inspector Crabb'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 24 1986
Casualty
Jim Carter was
38+ in Casualty
as 'Matthew Charlton'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
The Mysteries
Jim Carter was
37+ in The Mysteries
as 'Mak / Fourth Soldier'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 22 1985
Widows
Jim Carter was
34+ in Widows
as 'D.I. Frinton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 16 1983
Fox
Jim Carter was
31+ in Fox
as 'Cliff Ryan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1980
Minder
Jim Carter was
31+ in Minder
as 'Tomkins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
NOVA
Jim Carter was
25+ in NOVA
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974