| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | The Waking of a Nation Jaanisaar The Perfect Husband |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Height cm | 182 |
| Website | carlwhartonactor.co.uk |
Carl Wharton is an English actor[1] best known for playing Lord William Hunter in the series The Waking of a Nation,[2] Sir John Cavendish in the Indian historical drama film Jaanisaar,[3] and Forest Ranger in the Italian horror film The Perfect Husband.[4] In addition, he has appeared in a wide range of independent and international films, earning recognition for his versatility and depth as a performer.[5]
Acting career
With a career spanning film and television, Wharton has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1990s.[6]
In 2012, Wharton played role of The Vicar, in the Indian film Saint Dracula 3D, directed by Rupesh Paul.[7]
In 2013, Wharton played General Carter in Zombie Massacre, along with Christian Boeving, produced by Uwe Boll.[8]
In 2014, he played the important role in the horror film The Perfect Husband along with Gabriella Wright, Tania Bambaci and Philippe Reinhardt directed by Lucas Pavetto.[9]
In 2015, Wharton appeared as Sir John Cavendish in the historical drama film Jaanisaar, along with Imran Abbas, Pernia Qureshi, Muzaffar Ali, Dalip Tahil and Farrukh Jaffar, directed by Muzaffar Ali.[10]
Wharton was cast in The Convent as Farmer, which stars Michael Ironside, Rosie Day, Hannah Arterton and Dilan Gwyn.[11]
In 2025, Wharton appeared as William Wilson Hunter in The Waking of a Nation, a Hindi-language historical drama web series streaming on SonyLIV based on the events leading to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.[12] It was directed by Ram Madhvani and produced by Amita Madhvani and Ram Madhvani, under banner of Ram Madhvani Films.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Saint Dracula 3D | The Vicar | [7] |
| 2013 | Zombie Massacre | General Carter | [14] |
| 2013 | Wrath of the Crows | Grave digger | [1] |
| 2014 | The Perfect Husband | Forest Ranger | [15][4] |
| 2015 | Jaanisaar | Sir John Cavendish | [16] |
| 2018 | The Convent | Farmer | [11] |
| 2019 | Turkish Ice Cream | General Henry Willetra | [17] |
| 2019 | The Tombs | Gary | [18] |
| 2024 | The Shamrock Spitfire | Group Captain Mallory | [19] |
| 2025 | Dig Me No Grave | Scott Parker Snr. | [20] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ScreenPlay[6] | Undercover Policeman | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Crimewatch[6] | Criminal - Driver | 1 episode |
| 2006 | New Street Law[6] | Tattooed face criminal | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Feel the Dead[6] | Doctor Chris | 3 episodes |
| 2025 | The Waking of a Nation[2] | Lord William Hunter | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ "Interview with Carl Wharton". indieactivity.com
- ^ Kausalya Rachavelpula (7 March 2025). "The Walking of a Nation review: Visual storytelling that crafts an authentic and compelling experience". The Hans India. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Jaanisaar review: Beautiful poetry, gorgeous costumes but a mockery of 1857". First Post
- ^ "AFM 2014: The Perfect Husband Appears at the Film Market". Dread Central
- ^ "Carl Wharton on Moviebuff". moviebuff.com
- ^ "Carl Wharton on plex.tv". Plex. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Saint Dracula 3D on Mandy". mandy.com
- ^ "DVD Review – Apocalypse Z (2013)". flickeringmyth.com
- ^ "Wedded Bliss Turns Bloody When The Perfect Husband Shows His True Colors". Dread Central. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Jaanisaar movie review: Watch 'Umrao Jaan' or 'Gaman' instead, Muzaffar Ali's timeless triumphs". The Indian Express. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "The Convent on Times Now News". Times Now News. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "The Waking of a Nation teaser: Ram Madhvani set to explore the Jallianwala Bagh 'conspiracy' in new show". The Indian Express. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "The Convent on Times Now News". Hindustan Times. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Uwe Boll's Zombie Massacre Brings the Undead Super Soldiers in this Official Trailer". 28dayslateranalysis.com
- ^ "Devilworks finds Perfect Husband". Screen Daily
- ^ Suhani Singh (7 August 2015). "Jaanisaar review: It's a tiring watch". India Today. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "Turkish Ice Cream on moviefone.com". Moviefone. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ "'The Tombs' DVD Review". nerdly.co.uk
- ^ Max Goldbart (8 February 2024). "'The Shamrock Spitfire': 101 Films International Strikes Slew Of Deals For Movie About Youngest RAF Wing Commander – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
- ^ Kent Hill (15 April 2025). "'DIG ME NO GRAVE' Movie Review". Film Threat. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
External links
- Carl Wharton at IMDb