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John Carter (November 26, 1927 – May 23, 2015) was an American actor known for the films Badlands (1973), Scarface (1983), and The Hoax (2006). He may be best remembered for his recurring role as Police Lieutenant John Biddle on the television series Barnaby Jones (1973-1980). (Before that, he had played a different character, a homicide victim, in an early episode of the series.) He also directed two Barnaby Jones episodes.

John Carter

The marriage of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou. Coloured etching by John Carter, 1793., Feb.y 1st 1793, by John Carter

John Carter · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection · Public Domain Mark

Name
John Carter
Born
26 November 1927
Birthplace
Center Ridge Conway County Arkansas, U.S
Died
23 May 2015
Place of death
New York City, U.S
Occupation
Actor
Spouse
Barbara Williams (married 1955-1966, divorced) (1 child) Kendall T.
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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John Carter (November 26, 1927 – May 23, 2015) was an American actor known for the films Badlands (1973), Scarface (1983), and The Hoax (2006). He may be best remembered for his recurring role as Police Lieutenant John Biddle on the television series Barnaby Jones (1973-1980). (Before that, he had played a different character, a homicide victim, in an early episode of the series.) He also directed two Barnaby Jones episodes.

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