Carl Wharton

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Carl Wharton
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Known for The Waking of a Nation
Jaanisaar
The Perfect Husband
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Website carlwhartonactor.co.uk

Carl Wharton is an English actor [1] best known for playing Lord William Hunter in the series The Waking of a Nation, [2] Sir John Cavendish in the Indian historical drama film Jaanisaar , [3] and Forest Ranger in the Italian horror film The Perfect Husband . [4] In addition, he has appeared in a wide range of independent and international films, earning recognition for his versatility and depth as a performer. [5]

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Acting career

With a career spanning film and television, Wharton has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1990s. [6]

In 2012, Wharton played role of The Vicar, in the Indian film Saint Dracula 3D , directed by Rupesh Paul. [7]

In 2013, Wharton played General Carter in Zombie Massacre, along with Christian Boeving, produced by Uwe Boll. [8]

In 2014, he played the important role in the horror film The Perfect Husband along with Gabriella Wright, Tania Bambaci and Philippe Reinhardt directed by Lucas Pavetto. [9]

In 2015, Wharton appeared as Sir John Cavendish in the historical drama film Jaanisaar , along with Imran Abbas, Pernia Qureshi, Muzaffar Ali, Dalip Tahil and Farrukh Jaffar, directed by Muzaffar Ali. [10]

Wharton was cast in the The Convent (2018 film) as Farmer, which stars Michael Ironside, Rosie Day, Hannah Arterton and Dilan Gwyn. [11]

In 2025, Wharton appeared as William Wilson Hunter in The Waking of a Nation, a Hindi-language historical drama web series streaming on SonyLIV based on the events leading to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. [12] It was directed by Ram Madhvani and produced by Amita Madhvani and Ram Madhvani, under banner of Ram Madhvani Films. [13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleReference
2012 Saint Dracula 3D The Vicar [7]
2013 Zombie Massacre General Carter [14]
2013Wrath of the CrowsGrave digger [1]
2014 The Perfect Husband Forest Ranger [15] [4]
2015 Jaanisaar Sir John Cavendish [16]
2018 The Convent Farmer [11]
2019Turkish Ice CreamGeneral Henry Willetra [17]
2019The TombsGary [18]
2024The Shamrock SpitfireGroup Captain Mallory [19]
2025Dig Me No GraveScott Parker Snr. [20]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 ScreenPlay [6] Undercover Policeman1 episode
1990 Crimewatch [6] Criminal - Driver1 episode
2006 New Street Law [6] Tattooed face criminal1 episode
2017Feel the Dead [6] Doctor Chris3 episodes
2025 The Waking of a Nation [2] Lord William Hunter6 episodes

References

  1. 1 2 "Interview with Carl Wharton". indieactivity.com.
  2. 1 2 Kausalya Rachavelpula (7 March 2025). "The Walking of a Nation review: Visual storytelling that crafts an authentic and compelling experience". The Hans India . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Jaanisaar review: Beautiful poetry, gorgeous costumes but a mockery of 1857". First Post .
  4. 1 2 "AFM 2014: The Perfect Husband Appears at the Film Market". Dread Central .
  5. ↑ "Carl Wharton on Moviebuff". moviebuff.com.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Carl Wharton on plex.tv". Plex . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Saint Dracula 3D on Mandy". mandy.com.
  8. ↑ "DVD Review – Apocalypse Z (2013)". flickeringmyth.com.
  9. ↑ "Wedded Bliss Turns Bloody When The Perfect Husband Shows His True Colors". Dread Central . 24 February 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  10. ↑ "Jaanisaar movie review: Watch 'Umrao Jaan' or 'Gaman' instead, Muzaffar Ali's timeless triumphs". The Indian Express . 7 August 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  11. 1 2 "The Convent on Times Now News". Times Now News . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  12. ↑ "The Waking of a Nation teaser: Ram Madhvani set to explore the Jallianwala Bagh 'conspiracy' in new show". The Indian Express . 2025-02-10. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  13. ↑ "The Convent on Times Now News". Hindustan Times . 7 March 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  14. ↑ "Uwe Boll's Zombie Massacre Brings the Undead Super Soldiers in this Official Trailer". 28dayslateranalysis.com.
  15. ↑ "Devilworks finds Perfect Husband". Screen Daily .
  16. ↑ Suhani Singh (7 August 2015). "Jaanisaar review: It's a tiring watch". India Today . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  17. ↑ "Turkish Ice Cream on moviefone.com". Moviefone . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  18. ↑ "'The Tombs' DVD Review". nerdly.co.uk.
  19. ↑ Max Goldbart (8 February 2024). "'The Shamrock Spitfire': 101 Films International Strikes Slew Of Deals For Movie About Youngest RAF Wing Commander – EFM". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  20. ↑ Kent Hill (15 April 2025). "'DIG ME NO GRAVE' Movie Review". Film Threat . Retrieved 24 December 2025.
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