Jim Carter is an English actor with extensive credentials that goes beyond the British acting scene. Though he took up law at University of Sussex, he eventually got exposed to theater which eventually led to the pursuit of his acting career.
Some of Carter's most notable work on the silver screen include Shakespeare in Love, Ella Enchanted, The Madness of King George, The Golden Compass, Brassed Off, Alice in Wonderland, and His Dark Materials.
On TV, Carter appeared on Cracker, Dinotopia, and Cranford. At present, he stars as Mr. Carson on the series Downton Abbey.