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".

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