Jim Carter

Biography

James Edward Carter is an English actor. He is best known for his role in Downton Abbey (2010–2015) playing Mr Carson, a role that has earned him four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2012–2015). He reprised his role in the feature film Downton Abbey (2019).

Known For

Transformers: The Last Knight

as Cogman (voice)

The Golden Compass

as John Faa

Wonka

as Abacus Crunch

Shakespeare in Love

as Ralph Bashford

Ella Enchanted

as Nish

The Sea Beast

as King (voice)

102 Dalmatians

as Detective Armstrong

My Week with Marilyn

as Barry

The Witches

as Head Chef

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

as Executioner (uncredited)