Bessie Beatrice Carter (born 25 October 1993) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Prudence Featherington on the Netflix series Bridgerton, as well as Evie Wilcox on the BBC television series Howards End (2017)[3] and Violet Woodhouse on the ITV television series Beecham House (2019).[4] She most recently starred in the 2024 National Theatre revival of Dear Octopus.
Bessie Carter | |
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| Born | Bessie Beatrice Carter 25 October 1993 |
| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Television | Howards End Beecham House Bridgerton |
| Parents |
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Early life
editCarter was born in Westminster to actors Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter. In 2007, the three appeared in the BBC series Cranford (Carter was Captain Brown, Staunton was Miss Octavia Pole and Bessie was the maid, Margaret Gidman).[5][6][7]
She initially attended Francis Holland School before moving to Camden School for Girls, a state school, where she completed her A Levels.[1] She took a year out, during which she auditioned for drama school.[8] She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2016 and winning the Spotlight Prize for Best Screen Actor that same year.[9]
Acting credits
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Les Misérables | Ensemble Factory Woman | |
| 2018 | Oil | Sophie | Short film |
| 2019 | The Good Liar | Secretary | |
| 2020 | Two | New Ella | Short film |
| Emerge | Jess |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gina's Laughing Gear | Becky | Episode: "Trevor Island" |
| 2007–2008 | Cranford | Margaret Gidman | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Doc Martin | Amy Vincent | Episode: "Farewell My Lovely" |
| Howards End | Evie Wilcox | 4 episodes | |
| Beecham House | Violet Woodhouse | 6 episodes | |
| 2020–present | Bridgerton | Prudence Featherington/Dankworth | Main role |
| 2022 | I Hate Suzie | Poppy Hunter | 3 episodes |
| TBA | Outrageous | Nancy Mitford | Filming |
On stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Secret Rapture | Marion | Wyn Jones | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | [10] |
| Lulu | Geschwitz | Christian Burgess | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | [11] | |
| 2016 | King Lear | Ensemble | Deborah Warner | The Old Vic | [12] |
| 2018 | Baskerville | Actor 3 | Loveday Ingram | Liverpool Playhouse | [13] |
| 2019 | All My Sons | Lydia Lubey | Jeremy Herrin | The Old Vic | [14] |
| 2024 | Dear Octopus | Fenny | Emily Burns | National Theatre | [15] |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Total War: Warhammer III | Additional voices |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by and Ensemble in a Drama Series | Bridgerton | Nominated | [16] |
References
edit- ^ a b Parker, Kate (17 August 2019). "Bessie Carter: 'Mrs Hatton gave me a taste of drama'". Tes. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Guildhall School Graduates 2015/2016". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Meet the cast of Howards End, 11 January 2019". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Meet the cast of ITV's Indian period drama Beecham House, 28 July 2019". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Imelda Staunton on acting naturally, 21 June 2018". The Times. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Bessie Carter takes after her parents with new role, but says they 'let me do my own thing, 26 August 2016". Evening Standard. 26 August 2016.
- ^ "Howards End's Bessie Carter, daughter of Downton Abbey star Jim Carter: 'Dad screamed when I got the part!', 14 November 2017". what's on tv. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ Cox, Emma (30 June 2019). "Bessie Carter". Sunday Express. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Bessie Carter - Spotlight Prize for Best Screen Actor 2016". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Guildhall's 2015 autumn drama programme begins, 7 October 2015". The Guildhall School. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "The Guildhall School presents Frank Wedekind's Lulu in a version by Nicholas Wright, 25 October 2015". The Guildhall School. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "King Lear, 25 March 2020". Old Vic Theatre.
- ^ "Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, 1 December 2018". Everyman Playhouse. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "All My Sons, 25 March 2020". Old Vic Theatre. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "West End Look Ahead: Stars From 'Succession' And 'The Crown' Prepare To Tread The Boards As Nicole Scherzinger Sets Sights On Broadway For 'Sunset Boulevard' Revival". Deadline. 21 December 2023.
- ^ Zhan, Jennifer (4 April 2021). "Viola Davis, Daniel Kaluuya, The Crown Win Big at 2021 SAG Awards". Vulture. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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