Silas Carson

Silas Carson

Born: January 1, 1965
in England, UK
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Silas Carson (born 1965) is an English actor, mostly known for playing Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi and Viceroy Nute Gunray in all three of the Star Wars prequels and providing the voice of the Ood in Doctor Who.

In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Carson also plays two other speaking parts, the Senator of the Trade Federation, Lott Dod (although his voice was replaced with that of actor Toby Longworth) and the co-pilot of the ship which Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are on in the first scene.

He also made a guest appearance on the BBC series Hustle, as Bollywood film fan and perfectionist Kulvinder Samar (whose correct name in the show is actually Kulvinda, but was written as Kulvinder in the credits), and in Spooks and The IT Crowd. He provided alien voices for the Doctor Who episodes "The End of the World", "The Impossible Planet", "The Satan Pit", "Planet of the Ood" and "The End of Time". In the latter four he voiced the Ood, a race once enslaved by humanity.

Since late 2007 he has appeared in several episodes of BBC's school drama Waterloo Road as blackmailer Stuart Hordley.

Carson also had a minor role in Series one of BBC sit-com Outnumbered as a character named Ravi when Sue and Pete had a dinner party.

He also starred in the third series of BBC3 comedy How Not to Live Your Life, alongside Dan Clark and David Armand. He plays Samantha's university professor/love interest Brian.

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Title: The Gold
Character: Harry Bowman
Released: February 12, 2023
Type: TV
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Title: Grace
Character: Richard Charwell QC
Released: March 14, 2021
Type: TV
Brighton based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is a hard-working police officer who has given his life to the job, but his career is currently at rock bottom. He’s fixated by the disappearance of his beloved wife, Sandy, and running enquiries into long forgotten cold cases with little prospect of success. Following another reprimand for his unorthodox police methods, Grace is walking a career tightrope and risks being moved from the job he loves most.
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Title: Des
Character: Russell Cavendish
Released: September 14, 2020
Type: TV
The story of one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
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Hampstead Theatre At Home: Drawing The Line
Title: Hampstead Theatre At Home: Drawing The Line
Character: NEHRU
Released: April 13, 2020
Type: Movie
London, 1947. Summoned by the Prime Minister from the Court where he is presiding judge, Cyril Radcliffe is given an unlikely mission. He is to travel to India, a country he has never visited, and, with limited survey information, no expert support and no knowledge of cartography, he is to draw the border which will divide the Indian sub-continent into two new Sovereign Dominions. To make matters even more challenging, he has only six weeks to complete the task. Wholly unsuited to his role, Radcliffe is unprepared for the dangerous whirlpool of political intrigue and passion into which he is plunged – untold consequences may even result from the illicit liaison between the Leader of the Congress Party and the Viceroy’s wife… As he begins to break under the pressure he comes to realise that he holds in his hands the fate of millions of people.
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Title: The Accident
Character: George Byrne
Released: October 24, 2019
Type: TV
Tragedy strikes the welsh town of Glyngolau when an accident on a construction site kills a group of trespassing children. Grief quickly turns to anger and the families cry for justice. But as the gears of justice slowly turn, challenging truths begin to emerge. It falls to the Council Leader’s wife, Polly, to hold the community together, all the while also caring for a daughter – the only survivor of the collapse. And as those in charge fail to deliver closure for the town, it’s up to her to lead them on the march for justice, no matter what the cost.
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Title: Sick of It
Character: Mr. Sharma
Released: September 27, 2018
Type: TV
A middle-aged man recently ditched by his long-term girlfriend, ‘Karl’ lives with his elderly Auntie and his closest companion is his doppelgänger alter ego.
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Title: Trust
Character: Khan
Released: March 25, 2018
Type: TV
The trials and triumphs of one of the wealthiest and unhappiest families of the United States, the Gettys. Originally planned to be told over multiple seasons and spanning the twentieth century, the series begins in 1973 with the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, an heir to the Getty oil fortune, by the Italian mafia in Rome.
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Phantom Thread
Title: Phantom Thread
Character: Rubio Gurrerro
Released: December 25, 2017
Type: Movie
In 1950s London, renowned British dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock comes across Alma, a young, strong-willed woman, who soon becomes ever present in his life as his muse and lover.
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Title: Tut
Character: Akhenaten
Released: July 19, 2015
Type: TV
The story of the Egyptian Pharaoh, one of the most renowned leaders in human history. This ambitious special-event series tells the story of Tut’s rise to power and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory, while his closest advisers, friends and lovers scheme for their own nefarious interests. “Tut” opens up a fascinating window into a world filled with heart-breaking romance, epic battles, political backstabbing, conspiracy, jealousy, and even murder — proving his world was not far removed from our own — and that his reign as the youngest Egyptian king played out as a real-life drama for the ages.
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The C-Word
Title: The C-Word
Character: Professor Kefah Mokbel
Released: May 3, 2015
Type: Movie
The C Word is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch's inspiring and candid book, based on her blog, about her battle with cancer.
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Title: The Casual Vacancy
Character: Vikram Jawanda
Released: February 15, 2015
Type: TV
The citizens of the small British town of Pagford fight for the spot on the parish council after Barry Fairbrother dies.
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Dying of the Light
Title: Dying of the Light
Character: Dr. Sanjar
Released: December 4, 2014
Type: Movie
Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent, has been ordered to retire. But when his protégé uncovers evidence that Lake's nemesis, the terrorist Banir, has resurfaced, Lake goes rogue, embarking on a perilous, intercontinental mission to eliminate his sworn enemy.
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Blood Cells
Title: Blood Cells
Character: Tariq
Released: April 29, 2014
Type: Movie
A decade after a catastrophe destroyed his family and their farm, momentous news from home compels an exiled young man to embark upon an intense and surreal journey through the broken and beautiful margins of contemporary Britain.
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Locke
Title: Locke
Character: Dr. Gullu (voice)
Released: April 10, 2014
Type: Movie
Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.
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Title: Father Brown
Character: Professor Alexander Prichard
Released: January 14, 2013
Type: TV
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.
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Title: Pond Life
Character: Voice of Ood
Released: August 27, 2012
Type: TV
Pond Life follows the life of the Doctor, and Amy Pond and Rory Williams.
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Doctor Who: Pond Life
Title: Doctor Who: Pond Life
Character: Ood (voice)
Released: August 27, 2012
Type: Movie
A series of five minisodes show Amy and Rory's life at home, while The Doctor has adventures of his own.
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Cleanskin
Title: Cleanskin
Character: Amin
Released: March 8, 2012
Type: Movie
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National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
Title: National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
Character: Balthaser
Released: March 1, 2012
Type: Movie
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Pimp
Title: Pimp
Character: Punter
Released: May 21, 2010
Type: Movie
A week in the life of Woody; a Soho pimp, as seen through the eyes of concealed documentary cameras: A week which spirals brutally out of control.
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Boogie Woogie
Title: Boogie Woogie
Character: Surgeon
Released: June 26, 2009
Type: Movie
In London's contemporary art world, everyone has a hustle. Art Spindle runs a high-end gallery: he hopes to flip a Mondrian for millions. One of his assistants, Beth, is sleeping with Art's most acquisitive client, Bob Macclestone. Beth wants Bob to set her up in her own gallery, so she helps him go behind Art's back for the Mondrian. Bob's wife, Jean, sets her eye on a young conceptual artist, Jo, who lusts after Art's newest assistant, Paige. Meanwhile, self-absorbed videographer Elaine is chewing her way through friends and lovers looking to make it: if she'll throw Dewey, her agent, under the bus, Beth may give her a show. And the Mondrian? No honor among thieves.
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Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Character: Ki-Adi-Mundi (voice) (archive sound)
Released: October 3, 2008
Type: TV
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
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Title: How Not to Live Your Life
Released: August 12, 2008
Type: TV
Don is a single twentysomething who constantly fails to guide his way through life. His overactive mind doesn't help things as it plays out scenes of what he shouldn't say or do. When he moves into his recently deceased grandmother's house, he meets Eddie: his Gran's carer who doesn't want to leave. To help pay his rent, he decides to get a roommate in the shape of his teenage sweetheart...
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Title: Bonekickers
Released: July 8, 2008
Type: TV
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Title: The Sarah Jane Adventures
Character: Uvlavad Kudlak (voice)
Released: September 24, 2007
Type: TV
A British science fiction television programme that was produced by BBC Cymru Wales for CBBC, created by Russell T Davies and starring Elisabeth Sladen. It was a spin-off of the long-running science fiction show Doctor Who and focused on the adventures of Sarah Jane Smith, an investigative journalist who, as a young woman had numerous adventures across time and space with the Doctor.
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Flawless
Title: Flawless
Character: Reece
Released: September 1, 2007
Type: Movie
A female executive and a night janitor conspire to commit a daring diamond heist from their mutual employer, The London Diamond Corporation.
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Title: M.I. High
Released: January 8, 2007
Type: TV
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Doctor Who: The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit
Title: Doctor Who: The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit
Character: The Ood (Synchronization)
Released: June 10, 2006
Type: Movie
When the Doctor and Rose become stranded on a planet orbiting a black hole, they find a human expedition crew and their servants, the Ood, being terrorised by some ancient evil.
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Chromophobia
Title: Chromophobia
Character: Yoga Instructor
Released: May 10, 2006
Type: Movie
Encouraged by his editor to seek 'sexy stories that sell', a reporter preys upon the private life of an erstwhile friend, with disastrous results.
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Title: The Ten Commandments
Character: Jered
Released: April 10, 2006
Type: TV
One biblical figure is revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. His name is Moses, the man who rose in power to defend a people, to free them, and to live in history like no other... The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of Moses.
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Title: TARDISodes
Character: The Ood (voice)
Released: April 1, 2006
Type: TV
A web series made to promote the second series of Doctor Who in 2006. Each episode acts as a prequel to the events of the corresponding episode.
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Title: The IT Crowd
Character: Derek
Released: February 3, 2006
Type: TV
Two I.T. nerds and their clueless female manager, who work in the basement of a very successful company. When they are called on for help, they are never treated with any respect at all.
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Character: Nute Gunray / Ki-Adi Mundi
Released: May 17, 2005
Type: Movie
The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power -- and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
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Title: Doctor Who
Character: Ood (voice)
Released: March 26, 2005
Type: TV
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.
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Title: Doctor Who
Character: Aliens (voice)
Released: March 26, 2005
Type: TV
The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.
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Title: The Grid
Released: July 19, 2004
Type: TV
A team of American and British counter-terrorists are tasked with stopping a terrorist cell that is operating on a global level.
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Title: Hustle
Character: Kulvinder Samar
Released: February 24, 2004
Type: TV
A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.
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Hidalgo
Title: Hidalgo
Character: Katib
Released: February 4, 2004
Type: Movie
Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Character: Viceroy Nute Gunray / Ki-Adi Mundi
Released: May 15, 2002
Type: Movie
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.
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Title: Spooks
Character: The Prince
Released: May 13, 2002
Type: TV
Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.
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Title: Waking the Dead
Character: DI Crowther
Released: June 18, 2001
Type: TV
A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.
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Title: Metrosexuality
Character: Jonno
Released: March 10, 2001
Type: TV
The show was hailed by critics for its diversity; it depicted a social setting relatively free of racism or homophobia. It was also noted for its inclusion of Fraser, a thalidomide survivor with phocomelic arms, in a role where his disability was simply part of the show's fabric rather than an inherent focus of his character's role.
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Character: Nute Gunray / Ki-Adi-Mundi / Lott Dodd / Republic Cruiser Pilot
Released: May 19, 1999
Type: Movie
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
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Jeremiah
Title: Jeremiah
Character: Hananiah
Released: December 14, 1998
Type: Movie
The young Jeremiah grows up in a priest's family in the village of Anathoth, near Jerusalem. God appears to Jeremiah in different human guises on several occasions, and makes it clear that he has been selected to announce God's message to the people of Jerusalem.
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Title: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
Released: October 24, 1997
Type: TV
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Fever Pitch
Title: Fever Pitch
Character: Indian Waiter
Released: April 4, 1997
Type: Movie
A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.
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Title: Midsomer Murders
Character: Reuben Tooms
Released: March 23, 1997
Type: TV
The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
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Title: The Bill
Released: October 16, 1984
Type: TV
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
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Can I Help?
Title: Can I Help?
Character: Tony
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A sci-drama set in the near future exploring themes of isolation, fatherhood, mental health and our relationship with technology. The film centres principally on a surrogate father-son relationship, where an operating system (Walter) tries to help a successful and overworked architect (Daniel) get over the break up of his family.