John Carson
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John Carson was an English actor known for his appearances in film and television. Not to be confused with the American TV entertainer John "Johnny" Carson.
John Carson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Carson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Carson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of John Carson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The July Plot, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Carson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Carson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Carson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hammer Horror: The Warner Bros. Years | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Amicus Vault of Horrors | Critic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Deal | Nigel Bland | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Doomsday | George Dutton | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | I Dreamed of Africa | Pembroke Headmaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Black Velvet Band | Col. Rowan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mandela and de Klerk | Willem de Klerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Woman of Desire | Judge Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Sheltering Desert | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Last Hero | Fred Zimmerman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Schweitzer | Horton Herschel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Mountain and the Molehill | Lauderdale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Last Warrior | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Survivor | Engineer Councillor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Tenth of a Second | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | An African Dream | Harry Endicott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | City of Blood | Prime Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heroes | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Doctor Who: Snakedance | Ambril | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Blunt Instrument | Sir Ernest Blandy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Fothergill | Neilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Guardian of the Abyss | Charles Randolph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rehearsal | Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Loyalties | Charles Winsor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are | Arthur Lewis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Schmoedipus | Tom Carter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Possession | Ray Burns | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter | Dr. Marcus | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass | Revell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Male Bait | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Paper Roses | Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | This Body Is Mine | Allen Meredith | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lie | Ellis Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Man Who Haunted Himself | Ashton | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Taste the Blood of Dracula | Jonathon Secker | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Thunderbird 6 | Captain Foster (II) (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Plague of the Zombies | Squire Clive Hamilton | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Night Caller | The Major | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The July Plot | Colonel Claus Schenk Count von Stauffenberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Act of Murder | Tim Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Master Spy | Richard Colman | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Caves of Steel | R. Daneel Olivaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Smokescreen | Trevor Bayliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Accidental Death | Paul Lanson | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Set Up | Insp. Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Guns of Darkness | First Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Seven Keys | Norman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scent of Fear | Tom Brook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Lady is a Square | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Quentin Durward | Duke of Orleans | Average | Similar → |
John Carson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Carson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Carson is "The July Plot" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Carson acted in?
John Carson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Carson?
Other notable films include "The Sheltering Desert", "Amicus Vault of Horrors", and "Schmoedipus".