John Carson - Britmovie

julian_craster · 17-03-2008, 05:27 PM

Can I start a thread for this excellent actor, who was on UK tv a lot in the 1960s and 1970s (currently Mr Knightly in Emma (1972) on BBC4).

His voice always reminded me of James Mason, and he looked a bit like Dirk Bogarde, but he had few film starring roles.....

As he is now over 80, I assume he has retired...the ultimate professional actor....

batman · 17-03-2008, 05:41 PM

I have watched him several times recently in the Edgar Wallace series .... a fine actor.

smudge · 17-03-2008, 06:38 PM

That unique, velvet, voice with its smooth, round sounds; that effortless charm and general air of 'cool'... I have always admired John Carson's style and his work. From his Edgar Wallaces, through Hammer Horror, to the mild cigar from Benson & Hedges he was (and hopefully remains) wonderful.

Smudge

Dave Rattigan · 17-03-2008, 08:18 PM

Great actor.

I was talking to Don Fearney recently, who runs Hammer events, including the Vampire Circus/Captain Kronos screening later this month, and I asked him if he'd tried to get John Carson on the guest list. Apparently he lives in South Africa now - and he's still acting, too, I'm told!

julian_craster · 18-03-2008, 09:57 AM

Doran Godwin (Emma), John Carson (R) in Emma (1972)

stevie boy · 18-03-2008, 02:25 PM

I watched him last night in a Hammer House of Horror episode, Guardian of the Abyys, he played his part well.

Lord Brett · 18-03-2008, 02:32 PM

I always liked him, so much so I'll even forgive him providing voice-overs for Tory party broadcasts in the 80s.

Steve Crook · 18-03-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord Brett

I always liked him, so much so I'll even forgive him providing voice-overs for Tory party broadcasts in the 80s.

That fits in with him doing The Hammer House of Horror and other scary stories

Steve

mariocki · 18-03-2008, 10:33 PM

Yes, he was very good in the MIAS episode Dead Man's Shoes. His wife in the episode was actually his real wife and they're still together living in South Africa.

Shadwell · 18-03-2008, 10:41 PM

Excellent in Hammer's "Plauge of the Zombies." A well known face in the 60's and 70s not to mention the usual ITC stuff he appeared in. I hope he is in good health and enjoying his well deserved retirement. If he's still acting, I hope he's doing it for the love of it and not because he needs the money. Always has been one of my favourite actors....

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Shadwell is Your Humble Narrator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 208 Country: iTrader: (0)	Excellent in Hammer's "Plauge of the Zombies." A well known face in the 60's and 70s not to mention the usual ITC stuff he appeared in. I hope he is in good health and enjoying his well deserved retirement. If he's still acting, I hope he's doing it for the love of it and not because he needs the money. Always has been one of my favourite actors.... __________________ Viddy well little brother, viddy well....

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17-03-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
Dave Rattigan has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 473 Country: iTrader: (1)	Great actor. I was talking to Don Fearney recently, who runs Hammer events, including the Vampire Circus/Captain Kronos screening later this month, and I asked him if he'd tried to get John Carson on the guest list. Apparently he lives in South Africa now - and he's still acting, too, I'm told!

18-03-2008, 09:57 AM	#5
julian_craster has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Isle of Foula, UK Posts: 1,543 Country: iTrader: (0)	Doran Godwin (Emma), John Carson (R) in Emma (1972)

18-03-2008, 02:25 PM	#6
stevie boy is not chasing posts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,576 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	I watched him last night in a Hammer House of Horror episode, Guardian of the Abyys, he played his part well.

18-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#7
Lord Brett is too blinking busy and needs a lie in Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 935 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (2)	I always liked him, so much so I'll even forgive him providing voice-overs for Tory party broadcasts in the 80s.

18-03-2008, 10:33 PM	#9
mariocki is Disredited. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Herts Posts: 309 Country: iTrader: (0)	Yes, he was very good in the MIAS episode Dead Man's Shoes. His wife in the episode was actually his real wife and they're still together living in South Africa.