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John Carson
John Carson is best known for Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders and The Avengers. John Carson was born on February 28, 1927. John Carson died on November 5, 2016 at the age of 89.
- Born
- February 28, 1927
- Place of birth
- Colombo, Ceylon. [now Sri Lanka]
- Died
- November 5, 2016 (89 years old)
Biography
John Carson was an English actor known for his appearances in film and television. Not to be confused with the American TV entertainer John "Johnny" Carson.
Known for
Filmography
- 2013The House of Horror - Memories of BrayHimself
- 1999CI5: The New Professionals
- 1997Midsomer MurdersOlder Gentleman
- 1996The Adventures of Sinbad
- 1994The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSir George Carrington
- 1986Shaka ZuluLord Kimberley
- 1982Frost in MayClaude Batchelor
- 1982American PlayhouseNarrator (voice)
- 1980Hammer House of HorrorCharles Randolph
- 1980OppenheimerNarrator
- 1980CribbRussell Haygarth
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedArthur
- 1979KidnappedJames More
- 1979After JuliusFelix King
- 1978The Famous FiveMr Lenoir
- 1978Send in the GirlsMr Weston
- 1977Raffles
- 1977Secret ArmyHans Van Reijn
- 1977The ProfessionalsBrian Forrest
- 1977Murder Most English: A Flaxborough ChronicleRex
- 1977Jubilee 1977Terry Iverson
- 1977The Children of the New ForestColonel Heatherstone
- 1976The New AvengersFreddy
- 1976Victorian ScandalsSir Hardinge Giffard
- 1976KillersMr. Donald Finnemore
- 1974PlayhouseNeilson
- 1974Affairs of the HeartCharles Faversham
- 1973ThrillerRay Burns
- 1973Centre PlayBill
- 1973Armchair 30Alan
- 1972EmmaMr Knightley
- 1972The Adventures of Black BeautyJoshua Eglinton
- 1972No ExitAlex Foster
- 1972Crown CourtArnold Griffiths
- 1970Play for Today
- 1970The SinnersMaj. Frank Keene
- 1970Wicked WomenJames Maybrick
- 1969Department SKilvern
- 1969Dombey and SonMr. Dombey
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreJoe
- 1969Happy Ever AfterDick
- 1968The ChampionsSymons
- 1968The ExpertSewell
- 1967Man in a SuitcaseJohn Gilsen
- 1967Girl in a Black BikiniRobert Sheridan
- 1966You Can't Win
- 1966The InformerPeter Pallister QC.
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthCharles Winsor
- 1965Hereward the WakeWilliam of Normandy
- 1965Out of the UnknownAllen Meredith
- 1965BlackmailMajor Gollage
- 1964The Wednesday PlayCol. Claus Schenk Count von Stauffenberg
- 1964Story ParadeR. Daneel Olivaw
- 1964It's Dark OutsideAnthony Brand
- 1964The ProtectorsSmokey Grey
- 1963Doctor WhoAmbril
- 1963FestivalKnight - Tempter
- 1962The SaintGodfrey Quillen
- 1962Man of the WorldSaid
- 1962Out of This WorldRoger Carter
- 1962Oliver TwistMonks
- 1961The Avengers
- 1961Drama 61-67Robert Perrott
- 1961You Can't WinRobert Stobart
- 1960Maigret
- 1959Edgar Wallace Mysteries
- 1958IvanhoeSir Morten
- 1958The Adventures of William TellFritz
- 1957Emergency: Ward 10
- 1956Armchair TheatreBorghem
- 1955Dixon of Dock GreenJoe Conway / Francis Spurling
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodSir Geoffrey Claire
- 1951Boston Blackie
- 1950Sunday Night TheatreHarold
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Carson been in?
John Carson is best known for Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders and The Avengers.
When was John Carson born?
John Carson was born on February 28, 1927. (Colombo, Ceylon. [now Sri Lanka])
How old is John Carson?
John Carson died on November 5, 2016 at the age of 89.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·