Michael Carter
Known for
Michael Carter is a working actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'Return of the Jedi' is the title most people reach for first, with Bib Fortuna at the center of it. 'The Illusionist' is the other credit most often cited.
Michael Carter
10 Movies
17 Series
Michael Carter is a working actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'Return of the Jedi' is the title most people reach for first, with Bib Fortuna at the center of it. 'The Illusionist' is the other credit most often cited.
Movies
Plays Bib Fortuna
Return of the Jedi
1983
Plays Gerald Bringsley
An American Werewolf in London
1981
Plays Von Thurnburg
The Illusionist
2006
Plays General Antoninus
Centurion
2010
Plays Radu Molasar
The Keep
1983
Plays Prosecutor
Young Adam
2003
Plays Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
A Christmas Carol
1984
Plays John
Falling into Place
2023
TV Shows
Plays Wilfred Reynolds
The Halcyon
2017
Plays Maurice Dior
The New Look
2024
Plays Arnie
Civvies
1992
Plays Mike Hazard
Seekers
1993
Plays Police Inspector
The Cloning of Joanna May
1992
Plays Rev John Carson
Rebus
2000
Plays 1st Youth
Play for Today
1970
Plays Godfrey Norton
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Auctioneer
Heartbeat
1992
Plays King Jaehaerys Targaryen
House of the Dragon
2022
Plays Sir Maurice Clark
Spooks
2002
Plays Brig Hemmings
Soldier Soldier
1991
Plays Hurst
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
Plays Thomas Setter
The Chief
1990
Plays Sandy Russell
Taggart
1983
Plays Peter Nelson
Screen Two
1985
Plays Godfrey Norton
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984
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Full Filmography
Reeling
Uncle Pat
2025
Film
The New Look
Maurice Dior · 4 episodes
2024
TV
Falling into Place
John
2023
Film
House of the Dragon
King Jaehaerys Targaryen · 1 episode
2022
TV
The Halcyon
Wilfred Reynolds · 8 episodes
2017–
TV
Maul Dogs
VIP
2015
Film
Centurion
General Antoninus
2010
Film
Rebus
Rev John Carson · 1 episode
2007
TV
Spooks
Sir Maurice Clark · 1 episode
2006
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Carter and where are they from?
Michael Carter is 79 years old, born on June 29, 1947 in Dumfries, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Carter?
Michael Carter is best known for roles in Return of the Jedi, The Illusionist, An American Werewolf in London.
How many movies has Michael Carter been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Michael Carter has appeared in 10 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Michael Carter's first movie?
The career of Michael Carter began with A Most Public Affair (1978).
What is Michael Carter's most recent movie or series?
Michael Carter's most recent release is Reeling, which premiered on March 8, 2025.
What TV shows has Michael Carter appeared in?
On television, Michael Carter has appeared in House of the Dragon, Sherlock Holmes, Spooks, The New Look.
Michael Carter
1947-06-29 · Dumfries, Scotland, UK
Michael Carter (born 29 June 1947) is a Scottish actor of film, stage and television, known for portraying Gerald Bringsley in An American Werewolf in London, Bib Fortuna in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and Von Thurnburg in The Illusionist.