8.2
Movie
Acting
John Carter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Center Ridge, Arkansas, USA
- Credits
- 71 titles
Biography
John Carter (November 26, 1927 – May 23, 2015) was an American actor. His film appearances include Badlands (1973), Scarface (1983), and The Hoax (2006). On television, Carter had guest roles in many series and was best known for his recurring role as Police Lieutenant John Biddle on Barnaby Jones (1973-1980).
He was the brother of actor Conlan Carter (Combat!, The Law and Mr. Jones).
Signature work
Known For
8.2
Movie
7.5
Movie
Badlands
7.5
TV
The A-Team
8.0
TV
Little House on the Prairie
7.7
TV
MacGyver
7.0
Movie
The Andromeda Strain
7.3
TV
Law & Order
6.0
Movie
Celebrity
5.6
Movie
Random Hearts
6.4
Movie
Joe Kidd
6.3
Movie
The Hoax
7.9
TV
Third Watch
6.3
Movie
My Science Project
7.2
TV
Hawaii Five-O
7.0
TV
Matlock
6.5
TV
Dynasty
7.5
TV
Quincy, M.E.
6.7
TV
Gunsmoke
Acting credits 71
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Hoax Film | Harold McGraw |
| 1999 | Swimming on the Moon Film | Thomas Hatch |
| 1999 | Random Hearts Film | Peyton's Father |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Chuck (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Celebrity Film | Father Gladden |
| 1994 | Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter Film | Judge Whelan |
| 1993 | The Secrets of Lake Success TV | (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Love Can Be Murder Film | |
| 1990 | The Trials of Rosie O'Neill TV | Spencer Martin (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Harlan Newfield, Judge Connolly, Judge Van Ness (3 ep) |
| 1989 | Chameleons Film | Hal Burton |
| 1989 | Hardball TV | (1 ep) |
| 1989 | The Runnin' Kind Film | Richard Curtis |
| 1988 | Police Story TV | Chief Dave Powers (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Dear John TV | Judge Humphrey (2 ep) |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | Dr. John Petit (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | A.D.A. Howard Wright, Jason Hardiman (1 ep) |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | U.S. Senator Rhodes (1 ep) |
| 1985 | My Science Project Film | General |
| 1985 | Street Hawk TV | Elliott Kirby (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Captain James McBride (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Scarface Film | Vic Phillips |
| 1983 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King TV | (2 ep) |
| 1983 | Trauma Center TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Hardcastle and McCormick TV | (2 ep) |
| 1983 | The Winds of War TV | William Forrest (3 ep) |
| 1983 | The A-Team TV | Stan Rodgers, Jacob Edwards (2 ep) |
| 1982 | Hotel TV | Bishop Magruder (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest TV | Max Hartman (9 ep) |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Our Family Business Film | Mr. MacGregor |
| 1981 | Dynasty TV | (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Freebie and the Bean TV | (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Enos TV | (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Knots Landing TV | Dr. Wells (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Roots: The Next Generations TV | T.J. Calloway (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Lou Grant TV | (1 ep) |
| 1977 | The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Quincy, M.E. TV | Congressman Harold Chapel (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Dynasty Film | Benjamin McCullum |
| 1975 | Guilty or Innocent: The Sam Sheppard Murder Case Film | Jack |
| 1975 | Winner Take All Film | Leonard Fields |
| 1974 | Kodiak TV | Charlie Benton (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | Ted McGinnis (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Death in Space Film | |
| 1973 | Badlands Film | Rich Man |
| 1973 | The Doll Squad Film | Senator Stockwell |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones TV | Lt. Biddle, Lt. John Biddle (4 ep) |
| 1972 | Banyon TV | (1 ep) |
| 1972 | The Waltons TV | (4 ep) |
| 1972 | The Rookies TV | (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Joe Kidd Film | Judge |
| 1972 | Emergency! TV | Bernie Laver (2 ep) |
| 1971 | Earth II Film | Hazlitt |
| 1971 | Cannon TV | (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The Andromeda Strain Film | MP Capt. Morton |
| 1971 | The Smith Family TV | Sgt. Ray Martin (39 ep) |
| 1970 | Night Chase Film | Capt. Walker |
| 1970 | Monte Walsh Film | Farmer |
| 1969 | Marooned Film | Flight Surgeon |