Carl Wharton

Carl Wharton is an English actor best known for playing Lord William Hunter in the series The Waking of a Nation, Sir John Cavendish in the Indian historical drama film Jaanisaar, and Forest Ranger in the Italian horror film The Perfect Husband. In addition, he has appeared in a wide range of independent and international films, earning recognition for his versatility and depth as a performer.

Acting career With a career spanning film and television, Wharton has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1990s.

In 2012, Wharton played role of The Vicar, in the Indian film Saint Dracula 3D, directed by Rupesh Paul.

In 2013, Wharton played General Carter in Zombie Massacre, along with Christian Boeving, produced by Uwe Boll.

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.

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.

Wharton was cast in The Convent as Farmer, which stars Michael Ironside, Rosie Day, Hannah Arterton and Dilan Gwyn.

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. It was directed by Ram Madhvani and produced by Amita Madhvani and Ram Madhvani, under banner of Ram Madhvani Films.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Reference 2012 Saint Dracula 3D The Vicar 2013 Wrath of the Crows Grave digger 2018 The Convent Farmer 2019 The Tombs Gary 2024 The Shamrock Spitfire Group Captain Mallory 2025 Dig Me No Grave Scott Parker Snr.

Television Year Title Role Notes 1990 ScreenPlay Undercover Policeman 1 episode 1990 Crimewatch Criminal - Driver 1 episode 2006 New Street Law Tattooed face criminal 1 episode 2017 Feel the Dead Doctor Chris 3 episodes 2025 The Waking of a Nation Lord William Hunter 6 episodes