Star Jim Carter as Carson | Downton Abbey

Robert Crawley may be the Earl of Grantham, but the true patriarch of Downton Abbey, at least according to the story's creator Julian Fellowes, is Mr. Carson, the home's stately butler, played by Jim Carter.
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[@3713msg]

When they cast Jim Carter for this role, it was dead on. No one could have played this part better.

[@elsagreen1476]

Flawless casting all around, but Jim Carter was born to play the butler of a distinguished house.

[@fancybrooks3156]

There was a definite pep in his step along with the smile on his face the morning he returned to Downton as the butler in the movie. That scene was a pleasure to behold. Probably why they made it a trailer.

[@mohammadalshamsi717]

I loved his character the most. I believe if “a man called ove” were to be adapted to film, Jim Carter would be perfect for “ove” role too

[@andresinsurriaga876]

He did an excellent job but truthfully I don't think he was well cast. My concept of a butler is someone less blustery and much more refined. The butler that the dowager countess had seemed to be a much better fit.

[@hollisjo4023]

That scene where hes alone at the house with little sybbie and then he brings her around the house cooing at her was so sweet and you could see the sadness in his eyes from losing Sybil.

[@sharpaycutie2]

Ikr! He gets all soft with the babes and the girls of the house🥰especially Mary🥺🥺

[@Jenzzyuk]

I absolutely love that Scene, it's so Beautiful

[@moonchild712]

My favourite thing is when Carson teaches Alfred the difference between the silverware. He's like a proud papa.

[@BucketThinkTank14657Nerd]

How he helped Ms. Pattmore reveal that she was losing her sight, how he treated Mr. Lang, he's always come off to me as someone who is happy to give chances to people who generally do their best and take the job seriously. His treatment of Alfred and how that played alongside Mosely was great too.

[@chocsn414]

The Titanic could sink and Mr Carson would still make me feel like everything is under control with a strategic plan in place.

[@TheBasher-_-]

This man freaks out about scratches on spoons no one can see. 😂 I'd doubt it. I think if Carson were on the Titanic, because of his pride, hed made the Captain leave and he would go down with the ship. 😂❤

[@binaldoshi495]

That would be Mrs Hughes for me

[@SynnoveNel]

It did, and it was.

[@Facetimer864]

Watch the 1st episode. IT DID

[@damsondavid7628]

Funny 🤣

[@debbiedaymoon6145]

only Carson could make "I do want to be stuck with you" the most romantic thing i've ever heard 💘

[@alking7655]

@Debbie LL, as awkward as the conversation must have felt for people of that period (as talking about your personal/private wishes was a big no-no), watching again how Carson talks about Elsie to Mrs Patmore made me gush with "aww"s. "Tell her that in my eyes, she is beautiful. I love her, Mrs Patmore. I am happy and tickled and bursting with pride that she would agree to be my wife, and I want us to live as closely as two people can for the time that remains to us on earth." 😍

[@gameXylinder]

The scene where they hold hands on the beach and the moment when he says the “stuck with you” line are my two favourite moments in the entire show, no question. I love both of the characters and was so pleased that they finally got together. Mrs Patmore talking to Mr Carson about the terms of the marriage was also wonderful, especially when he pauses and then says “I love her, Mrs Patmore” 😭

[@Barzins1]

It was. Wasn’t it?

[@joshgseyi]

Read this as he said that right

[@mariaeddycesario3067]

As for me, (maybe because I was in my late 50's when I watched this) the most endearing couple in the series.

[@Chanticlair47]

I still cannot believe just how much I enjoyed Downton Abbey, each and every character.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Neither can I, going by your username....

[@AmbientWorlds]

Carson is one of the center pieces of the series! Loved Carter’s portrayal. Wonderful work!

[@colmoconnor1357]

Poor Mrs Patmore

[@The_A_Cast]

YES!!! No one could have ever played this character any better! Mr. Carter is a genuine icon!

[@MrTkzepeda]

@@colmoconnor1357 f BJ no em RE t p are r MG e BJ th h

[@MrTkzepeda]

@@The_A_Cast y mini juuu ju see guy

[@johnmanor5236]

Only James Earl Jones has a more commanding voice - well done Jim Carter. You made Downton fun to watch.

[@susannecoolkidsgerman7989]

to me they are completely head on head :) Love their voices!

[@AuskaDezjArdamaath]

Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes were the mom and dad of downstairs Downton.

[@hus_8s]

Discussing the wife duties with Ms Patmor really got me 😂😂😂

[@alanmcneill2407]

Carson is so fantastic, difficult to believe he is acting. I find his relationship with Mary especially unique and so very sweet, she is the daughter he never had, he, the Grandfather she has never had, so special.

[@sassegranny4700]

They were so perfect for each other. She had him wrapped around her little finger all the time. they were a good match in the series.

[@susankokonozi704]

Me be be

[@annabella_prinx]

Carson is legendary.

[@vivianedepaula693]

Priceless dialogue between Mrs Patmore and Mr Carson...

[@hollisjo4023]

So awkward yet wholesome.

[@hollisjo4023]

Oh wait I thought you were referring to the one about him and Mrs. Hughes having a "full marriage", but that one about frolicking was great too.

[@micheldoassans-cazaban8885]

@@hollisjo4023 k

[@hannahlynn8028]

I always cry happy tears when he's singing that she's well.

[@hollisjo4023]

The beach scene is probably one of my favorite moments in downtown abbey and on television, the dialogue between him and Mrs. Hughes and Daisy's and Mrs. Pattmores glance was so beautiful and funny and romantic.

[@positivegradient]

Absolutely, it's one of the best scenes

[@Saltysaltire97]

Mr Carson is really a romantic, big teddy bear deep down. Happy he and Mrs Hughes found each other. 🧡

[@worldtraveler134]

I never watched when aired it's 6 seasons in America I have been binge watching last 3 days slowing down only because I don't want to watch last 7 episodes quickly, I've grown to love these characters, ALL of them.. Even the Movie wasn't enough and I saw it twice, please bring the series back, I can't get enough

[@kathrynhoffman347]

/ uKET LIFE AND TIMES oh my I feel exactly the same way! Trying to slow down watching the show to make it last longer, but very hard to do!

[@72stu52]

Sad it's over but try searching for Princess Mary on google. The rabbit hole of Downton period real history is great. I went from her to the Boer War, Russian revolution, Mrs Simpson and back in 10 minutes.

[@tilethio]

Give it time and don't rush on it...Cherish it like a sweet candy slowly. It will take you through the summer.

[@DMWolFGurL]

Waiting on Downton Abbey 2 in March.

[@sgsg2336]

I binged watched the entire series in 5 days with regular office too..my eyes burnt but I was in love with all characters..

[@ellachavez5871]

"You keep telling me is permanent. But, from where I'm sitting, is looking less permanent... By the minute". Loved it

[@jte7438]

I grew up watching "Downton" with my parents in my teenage years, and Carson definitely had an impact on me. I now work with children as a full-time job, and every now and then I find that it's best that they "have a good little cry". If a boy or a girl wants to sit on my lap, cry, and feel sorry for them self, I say: let 'em! It's good for a kid to show every emotion available to them. In the meantime I will make sure that they know I will do everything I can to make them feel better again. But sometimes all they need is to "have a goo little cry", and then they are ready to face the world again.

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

Jim's voice is like warm caramel. I love to hear him speak 😊

[@rictusmetallicus]

Carson. One man, one name, the legend

[@cameronrich3627]

Carson has an amazing voice

[@shadowweaver3693]

He has such a lovely bellowing voice

[@adrihappyface]

I'm tickled by the thought of Carson and Mrs Hughes living like millennials eating avocado toast every night. 😂

[@trudifruty6078]

Mr. Carson is not an AIR HEAD OR BRAIN DEAD, THIS GENERATION IS F**KED IN THE HEAD FOR 2019 DUMB ASS DEMOCRATIC'S

[@foxfire9320]

​@@trudifruty6078 mmm avocado toast

[@FuzzyBunny28]

Your rant is hilarious!

[@jojoandsuri1]

@@trudifruty6078 it's not that deep boomer

[@wfcoaker1398]

@@trudifruty6078 You really need help. Seriously, carrying around that much anger isn't healthy.

[@Ellis01234567890]

Jim Carter played Carson so well I forgot Carson was a fictional character.

[@The_A_Cast]

Jim Carter’s character as Mr. Carson is such an iconic and AMAZING play! I love his sense of drama, sass, and loyalty to the family and servants. No one could have EVER played a better role! Jim Carter is a genuine ICON!!! Sending love to you Mr. Carter from Kentucky, USA! 💕

[@robertlassiter5808]

I could sit and listen to this man talk about anything for hours on end and never get bored.

[@emdee7744]

What a lovely relationship of comraderie and affection between Mr. Carson, Mrs. Hughes, and Mrs. Pattmore that they could be there for each other with health crises and personal matters.

[@jackrobins8756]

Thank you Downton Abbey for all the drama and love you have given me. I adore the movie and I saw it twice! I absolutely love every character in the show. I love you!

[@DrZeddy-wo5fd]

Well said

[@hollisjo4023]

"TAKE STEPS MR. MOSELEY, TAKE, STEPS" after Mr. Moseley dyed his hair was by far my favorite line.

[@tilethio]

It is quite difficult in real life today to find peoples with Integrity, honesty, mindful for details as Mr. Carson. It is also difficult to get a person with extreme humbleness and generosity as Mrs. Hughes. They finally make a perfect couple. We might be surprised for our generation such peoples are fictitious...but not in those good old times. Much love from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🇪🇹❤♥ Mr. Carson!

[@anacardoso9090]

Jim Carter really impersonates a devoted Victorian upper servant. Amazing acting!

[@taroman7100]

acting like a stuff shirt bastard hardly requires effort

[@sts1243]

@@taroman7100 well, no, it requires quite some effort as he is much more than the upper servant

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Downton Abbey wasn’t set in Victorian times

[@charlestalks5638]

@@pedanticradiator1491 perhaps not, but wouldn't you class Carson as a Victorian man?

[@cherylannemason]

@@pedanticradiator1491 I remember Mrs Hughes having to tell Carson, "It isn't 1876 anymore" to which he says "Unfortunately!"

[@karenax254]

Carson was so old fashioned, but kind and like a favorite uncle.

[@LB-px9td]

I love Jim carter’ rich deep voice

[@mtngrl88]

I have loved him ever since Black Beauty

[@Scotiacottage]

Aww Black Beauty...now there's a blast from the past. I loved that show..

[@karabelle67]

I've forgotten how great this series was. An all time great show! I loved the movie and I was finally able to get my husband to watch the show!

[@m.layfette6249]

"A Hurrah for intolerance on both sides."

[@leewhite-graham753]

Every minute is priceless. I just have to watch it over and over.

[@bookl0ver]

His voice 💖💖💖 I could listen to him for hours

[@evalynnchristiansen9430]

And Imelda gets to hear his voice whenever she wants to. How fortunate is she?

[@louisesalg7762]

the fact that he says I when talking about Carson is more than heart warming

[@Benjaminleo815]

Beautiful voice he has.

[@GeometricMason]

4:03 "Of course if Mrs. Padmore wants to spend her frolicking with prostitutes.." "Do I look like a frolicker?!" Ha ha ha ha! Cracks me up every time.

[@andiestewart7423]

I just binged this entire series watching every morning before work. Carson and Ms Pattmore were my favorites

[@anitachequer6258]

I'm in love with Downton! Thank you so much! 😍❤️😍

[@shanaleefuller3261]

I like Carson and Mrs Hughes such a cute older couple

[@__seeker__]

Carson, by far, is the most endearing and adorable character. He’s just so cute. Mr. Bates is a close second.

[@ellie2041]

Carson is a cross between that strict boss your slightly scared of and that kind hearted gruff uncle that you love!

[@The_A_Cast]

Mr. Carson and Lady Violet Crawley should have their own show/podcast! Spilling all of the tea with the shade only possible from true and proper English folks! Sending love from Kentucky USA! ❤️

[@ginao6810]

Hahaha that is genius!!

[@alking7655]

Well, Dame Maggie is known to be friends with Imelda Staunton, (as much as their acting roles together have often shown them as opposites - insert Harry Potter), who happens to be Jim's wife.

[@susanmcdonnell3822]

I absolutely love Carson he's such a sweetheart.

[@Sunny25611]

The complete perfection in the choices made of every cast member in this series is nothing short of miraculous and made Downton Abbey the award winning hit that it is. I’ve never been so impatient as when waiting for the the next episode from week to week and doubt that I ever will again.

[@hollisjo4023]

When hes sad, like when is eyebrows fall, something about it is so profoundly sad, I dont know why but it always hits different

[@sayport2]

when I started watching downton,I didn't realize I was going to fall in love with Carter's Carson,the heart and soul of the program

[@MariaP1980]

Jim Carter is a fantastic actor. One of the best characters in the show. I love his relationship with Mrs Hughes. The most touching pair ever.

[@taroman7100]

gross

[@MariaP1980]

@@taroman7100 you are gross.

[@sts1243]

@@MariaP1980 never mind her, she just wants to argue for the sake of arguing

[@MariaP1980]

@@sts1243 I think you are right.

[@briane5706]

Jim Carter and his wife Imelda Staunton are acting royalty. They are both superb actors and in this role especially, Jim is perfect.

[@MDaggatt]

I want him to read me bedtime stories. His voice is so soothing.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Me too then he can eat me out afterwards.

[@gregclift626]

That voice. Oh my...

[@_chickenhead]

An Iconic voice

[@lydialedbetter2041]

I watch Downton Abby constantly. Doesn't matter which episode I find....I just start watching again.

[@danydazed4314]

Carson and Mrs Hughes’ relationship was so lovely. The warts and all scene had me blubbing I was so happy. And the convo between Mrs Patmore and Carson was both hilarious and touching. It reminded me of my grandparents lol

[@tina5601]

THERE IS ONLY ONE MR. CARSON. NO ONE ELSE WILL DO. FINE, FINE ACTING 😊

[@gerardcollins80]

"Yes. Thats it. I think we've got there." XD

[@ayeshiajackson6268]

I had a BIG GRIN this whole video! !

[@leenaleewitch3731]

Same!

[@justatexasgirl5583]

This made me cry..❤️

[@madelinerosemarie]

Love Carson and Mary's relationship

[@influentialwomen1]

Me too! Charming! And I think they need each other. I think he needs her and she needs him, do you?

[@jehannethompson1432]

The Downton Show yes

[@jojoandsuri1]

I adore him soooo much. My lovable snobbish Charlie ❤️

[@nightwolf48nm]

Carson and Bates are my favorite characters.

[@tilethio]

Yehhh Bates too... who had made extraordinary sacrifice for the house and Lady Marry but no one knows it. A man of few words and extremely trustworthy.

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

I recently watched this with my mother, she said that Carson "is so cute" 😂😂😂 you have no idea how unlike her that is

[@jonlegg7912]

I love the fact that he’s talking in character, awesome.

[@Chihiro33333]

That voice...! ❤

[@queencerseilannister3519]

He and Violet were my favorite characters!

[@lindawoods8326]

I loved this charater , he was like a father to everyone, and was kind if old fashioned in his own way!!!☘🐾

[@angelacase2331]

Especially to Mary

[@kasiadudziak3802]

I love Carson, he s really fantastic and person with great heart

[@APG-fu6gk]

What a great voice!!!

[@nyjin08]

Carson has definitely got the stuff of a first footman and if called upon could dash away with a smoothing iron.

[@Emily-yg4vv]

I love Mr.Carson! I want a father figure like him.

[@chayafuerst9246]

Love Carson & Mrs. Hughes and her incredible sense of humor!

[@Blessings1111]

❤Jim Carter : "Mr. Carson" in 'Downton Abbey'❣️

[@augustienou]

Mr.Carson, love your character!

[@darrenknowles842]

Wouldn't Jim make a FANTASTIC Harry Potter character?!

[@ctheflower7818]

ALL the Downton Abbey Cast was/is Perfect 👍

[@Starkiller5121]

That story about Mary when she was 5 he tells, you can see the sentimentality, love and joy in his eyes like she was his own granddaughter 🥺 He may be stuck in the past, unable to cope with change, a slightly heavy handed head butler, but in the end he loves the Grantham's and Crawley's like they were his own family and thats all one needs in the end.

[@lilikariba]

That perfect voice💜

[@TheBasher-_-]

What pisses me off is, its so hard to figure out how to pay Amazon to watch this show!

[@Jenzzyuk]

I love when Alfred and Jimmy are just sitting doing nothing, and when Carson Coughs they start Polishing the Silverware lol

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Ive never watched downton so I don't know who is who or what is going on but the line "and Madge has found a job in a shop" made me laugh very loudly. Fantastically delivered.

[@ginao6810]

You should watch. I love a lot of fantastic shows, but if I could only watch one series for the rest of my life I could watch Downtown Abby on repeat till I die Beautiful show, incredible world building, amazing characters. Top production!

[@cynhanrahan4012]

I did love this storyline. Carson had to let go of his antiquated ideas, and it was so hard for him. He was such a stalwart for the family.

[@karenax254]

Love Mrs Patmore, wish she was my cook!!!

[@Robert08010]

Mrs. Patmore's "Yes, that's it. I think we've got there. " has to be the funniest line in this whole 18 minute clip, possible in the whole series.

[@PMF2022]

He must be at least 20 years older than I am but let me say this, Jim Carter is hot!!

[@DarkKing009]

Carson is the King Downton Abbey

[@DrZeddy-wo5fd]

He's the true ruler

[@Doreana48501]

Everytime I watch Mr. Carson I think of sir Anthony Hopkins in the movie "Remains of the Day" perfection of perfectionist LOL

[@Doreana48501]

Lady Mary.. I couldn't cope with Matthew's death either. His accident broke my heart too. I'm a little in love with every member of your family 🥰

[@ccburro1]

Another of JF’s interesting complex characters. (They should definitely eat at the big house most of the time.🙂)

[@0zoneTherapyCures]

Loved him in Shakespeare in Love.

[@holaramirez]

He was brilliant, as the rest.

[@YaraPNdeSa]

My favorite couple!

[@hannahlynn8028]

I never laughed so hard as I did at the conversation between mrs patmore & carson and when his face changes with realization.

[@ayeshiajackson6268]

I love Carson!

[@elainethompson3660]

My favorite downstairs characters are Carson, Ms. Patmore, and I actually liked Thomas' wittiness also! My favorite upstairs characters were Aunt Violet, Lady Edith, and Aunt Rosamund. I thought Bertie was a sweetheart also. This is by far my favorite show. Nothing has topped it yet.

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

I look at Mr Carson as a Regimental Sergeant Major and Mrs Hughes as a First Sergeant. His Lordship, the Earl of Grantham, is, of course, a Brigadier General. For those of you who have been in the military-especially the Marines or army-can easily understand.

[@DrZeddy-wo5fd]

I've always looked at it that way as well the way they all stand to attention when a higher ranking member walks into the room

[@robcousins231]

It's the non-coms who are really the ones keeping the whole company/battalion together.