- John Carson (actor)
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name = John Carson
birthdate = bda|1927|02|28|df=y
location =Ceylon
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occupation =actor John Carson (born
28 February ,1927 ) is a British actor noted for his appearances in film and television.Making his film debut in 1947, he carved out a career appearing in low budget British movies such as Seven Keys (1961); Smokescreen (1964); and Master Spy (1964). His saturnine looks and sinister voice (not unlike
James Mason ) led to him starring in a number of horror films including "The Night Caller " (1965); "Plague of the Zombies " (1965); "The Man Who Haunted Himself " (1970); "Taste the Blood of Dracula " (1970); and "Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter " (1972).Beside his appearances in horror films he is also known for his many villainous turns in adventure series of the sixties, such as "The Avengers"; "The Saint"; "
Adam Adamant Lives! "; "The Baron "; "Man in a Suitcase "; "The Champions "; and "Department S ".His long and varied list of television credits include "The Adventures of Robin Hood"; "
Emergency Ward 10 "; "Ivanhoe "; "William Tell "; "Armchair Theatre "; "Maigret "; "Out of the Unknown "; "Emma " (as Mr. Knightley); "Dixon of Dock Green "; "Crown Court "; "The New Avengers"; "Secret Army"; "The Professionals"; "Tales of the Unexpected "; "Hammer House of Horror "; "Doctor Who "; and "Poirot ".External links
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