Jason Carter | |
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 Carter in 2013 | |
| Born | Jason Brian Carter 23 September 1960 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Tara Carter |
| Children | 3 |
Jason Brian Carter (born 23 September 1960) is an English actor, best known for his role as Ranger Marcus Cole on the science fiction television series Babylon 5 .
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Carter was born in Ealing, London and brought up in Gainsborough, a small market town in Lincolnshire. He appeared on stage in childhood. Advised to pursue a career in rubber technology, he opted instead for three years at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In 1982, he landed his first television role on BBC2’s long-running Jackanory Playhouse (1972–85) as Hawkwing. [1] He has appeared in numerous television series including Diagnosis Murder , Viper , Beverly Hills, 90210 , 3rd Rock from the Sun , Charmed , Angel , and Babylon 5 . [2]
In 1988, he performed on London's West End (at the Phoenix Theatre, London) with James Wilby, Patrick Barlow, Sarah Berger, Paul Mooney and John Gordon Sinclair in The Common Pursuit a play by Simon Gray. [3]
He also played the hedgehog, Hans, in an episode of the television series The Storyteller in 1987. [4] In 2004, Carter loaned his voice briefly to the James Bond video game GoldenEye: Rogue Agent , in the role of Bond. [5] He also appeared in the film The Duel as William, [6] and in the 2016 miniseries remake of Roots as Viscount Shaw. [7]
