Gary Carr (actor) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gary Carr
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| Born | 11 December 1986 London, England
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| Alma mater | National Youth Music Theatre Arts Educational Schools, London London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Gary Carr, born on December 11, 1986, is a talented English actor, dancer, singer, and musician. He is well-known for his exciting roles in TV shows and plays. You might recognize him from the BBC series Death in Paradise or the American show The Deuce. He also played a cool jazz singer named Jack Ross in the historical drama Downton Abbey.
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Learning and Training
Gary Carr started his journey in performing arts at the National Youth Music Theatre of Great Britain. This is a special place where young people learn about music and theater. After that, he studied at the Arts Educational Schools from 2003 to 2005.
He then went on to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) from 2005 to 2008. He even received a scholarship from the Leverhulme Trust to help him with his studies. This shows how dedicated he was to his acting career!
Gary Carr's Acting Career
Since finishing his studies at LAMDA in 2008, Gary Carr has been very busy. He has appeared in many TV shows for channels like BBC and ITV. He also performed in a play called Dido, Queen of Carthage at the Royal National Theatre. This play was written by a famous writer named Christopher Marlowe.
Popular TV Roles
Gary Carr starred in the first three seasons of the BBC mystery show Death in Paradise. From 2011 to 2014, he played a police officer named Fidel Best. This role made him very popular.
Later, in 2017 and 2018, he took on the role of C. C. in the American TV series The Deuce. He also made guest appearances in the final season of that show in 2019. In 2013, he played the American jazz singer Jack Ross in the ITV historical drama Downton Abbey. His character was part of the fourth season of the show.
Stage Performances and Other Works
Gary Carr has also performed in several plays. Some of his stage roles include Yerma and Macbeth. In 2009, he played the main character in a play based on the Terry Pratchett novel Nation. This play was shown at the Royal National Theatre. More recently, he appeared in the Amazon Prime Video series The Peripheral.
Family Life
Gary Carr has a brother named Daniel. Daniel is a professional footballer. He has even played international football for the Trinidad and Tobago team.
Gary Carr's Film and TV Appearances
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Gary Carr has been in:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2015 | Caesar | Decius |
| 2019 | Bolden | Buddy Bolden |
| 21 Bridges | Hawk |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Holby City | Devon Frost | One episode |
| Law & Order: UK | PC Wheeler | One episode | |
| 2010 | National Theatre Live | Mau | From the play "Nation" |
| Foyle's War | Paul Jennings | One episode | |
| 2011 | Frankenstein's Wedding | Giles | TV movie |
| Planet of the Apemen | Jala | One episode | |
| 2011–2014 | Death in Paradise | Fidel Best | 24 episodes |
| 2012 | Silent Witness | Myers, Clerical Worker | 4 episodes |
| Inspector George Gently | Joseph Kenny | One episode | |
| 2013 | Bluestone 42 | Millsy | 8 episodes |
| Downton Abbey | Jack Ross | 4 episodes | |
| 2017–2018 | The Deuce | C.C. | 16 episodes |
| 2019 | The Good Fight | Himself | 2 episodes |
| Modern Love | Jeff | 2 episodes | |
| 2020 | Trigonometry | Kieran | Miniseries |
| 2022 | The Peripheral | Wilf |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Mass Effect: Andromeda | Liam Kosta |
Awards and Recognition
Gary Carr has received several awards and honors for his talent:
- National Operatic and Dramatic Association Junior Award
- LAMDA Fight Night Competition Winner 2006
- Leverhulme Trust Bursary, Scholarship
- John Collins Millennium Cup for Drama
See also
In Spanish: Gary Carr para niños
