Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1948-08-19
- Born Place: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
Джим Картер, James Edward Carter, James Carter, جیم کارتر
Jim Carter
Jim Carter is a distinguished English actor, best known for his portrayal of the dignified butler Mr. Carson in the acclaimed ITV series Downton Abbey (2010–2015). His performance earned him four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Carter reprised his role in the Downton Abbey films released in 2019 and 2022. Beyond television, he has appeared in numerous films, including Shakespeare in Love (1998), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), and The Golden Compass (2007). Born James Edward Carter on August 19, 1948, in Harrogate, England, he studied law at the University of Sussex before pursuing a career in acting. He met his wife, actress Imelda Staunton, during a 1982 production of Guys and Dolls at the National Theatre; they married in 1983 and have a daughter, Bessie Carter, who is also an actress . In 2023, Carter joined the cast of Wonka, a musical fantasy film directed by Paul King. He portrays Abacus Crunch, a former accountant for the Chocolate Cartel who becomes an ally to the young Willy Wonka, played by Timothée Chalamet. Carter's character warns Wonka about the dangers of the cartel and aids him in navigating the challenges of the confectionery industry .
