John Derek Carson-Parker[citation needed] (28 February 1927 – 5 November 2016), known as John Carson, was an English actor known for his appearances in film and television.
Early life and education
Born to English parents in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where his father worked on tea and rubber plantations, he was educated in Australia and went to Britain to do national service as an artillery officer in an anti-aircraft regiment between 1944 and 1945.[1] He then studied law at Queen's College, Oxford before leaving for New Zealand, where he worked in amateur theatre before returning to Britain to begin his professional career.[2] His stage appearances included the original productions of A Man For All Seasons and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.[3][2]
He joined the BBC oil industry drama The Troubleshooters in its final series as new deputy chairman James Langley. A spin-off starring his character was considered, but never made it to production.[7]
Personal life
Carson moved with his family to South Africa in 1983 and continued to work in film and television.[8] He died at his home in Cape Town on 5 November 2016 at the age of 89. Married twice, he was survived by his second wife, actress and writer Pamela Greer, who is best known for her roles on television during the 1960s.[9] In 1966, she had changed her forename from Luanshya to Pamela, and become a writer for TV shows including Dixon of Dock Green, Thriller and Triangle. Carson was also survived by his six children, four from his first marriage, Richard, Chris, Katie and Harry, and two from his second marriage, Ben and Suzanna.[10]
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