Paul Carpenter

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Characters played by Paul Carpenter

Brigadier at Airport (uncredited) — Goldfinger (1964)

Minor character appearing in various Bond films, typically in background or uncredited roles.

Bill Saul — The Unholy Four (1954)

Bill Saul is one of the remaining friends after Philip Vickers failed to return from the fishing trip. His interest in Angie, who was regarded as Philip's widow during his absence, gives him a possible motive and makes him one of the suspects considered when Philip returns and a murder occurs.

Harry Mc Donald — Maigret Sees Red (1963)

American gangster involved in the witness protection plot.

Clem Hayes — No Road Back (1957)

Clem Hayes is the leader of the criminal gang that uses Mrs. Railton's London club as a hideout. He murders driver Rudge Harvey and puts the body in Rudge's car, making John appear suspicious when John returns the car to Rudge's house. Mrs. Railton forces Clem to sign a confession and take the blame.

Dave Nelson — The Narrowing Circle (1956)

A crime writer facing professional and romantic setbacks, Dave is passed over for an editor's position and rejected by Laura. After getting drunk with Christy, he wakes alone and later finds Bill dead in his apartment. Inspector Crambo questions his account, so Dave asks Rosemary to help uncover the killer.

Bruce Martin — Dr. Crippen (1963)

Bruce Martin provides testimony about his past friendship and correspondence with Belle Crippen. His account contributes to the discussion of Belle's romantic history and connections, offering background about her life and relationships in the case centered on Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen.

Captain (uncredited) — Doctor at Sea (1955)

Ship captain, minor role.

Bob Bartlett — The Hornet's Nest (1955)

A friendly local salvage dealer who acts as an intermediary when Pat and Terry rent the scow as a houseboat. As the search for the missing jewels unfolds, he eventually brings Posh and his accomplices to justice, making him a key ally of the two models and a force against the crooks.

Paul Kirby — Paid to Kill (1954)

James Nevill's boyhood friend, whom James hires to kill him in exchange for money. Kirby initially refuses, but James forces him to accept by threatening to expose a murder Kirby committed years earlier. When James changes his mind, Kirby has disappeared; Glanville later kidnaps and imprisons him as part of a plan to kill both men.

Vincent Gordon — The House Across the Lake (1954)

Vincent Gordon is a pianist whom Carol Forrest openly entertains while she is married to Beverly. His involvement is one example of Carol’s interest in other men, and she later tells Mark that she has grown bored with Vincent. He is part of the romantic tensions surrounding Carol and Mark.

Career Overview

Paul Carpenter has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1946. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 1 titles. Signature works include Pasaporte al infierno, Undercover Girl, The Hypnotist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1921-12-08
Birth Place
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7149728), public domain (CC0).