Vale Richard Carter, Legendary Australian Film and Television Actor and Voice Over Artist
The Australian ad, TV and film industry will be sad to hear of the passing of legendary Australian film and television actor and voice over artist Richard Carter. He was 65.
Richard, who passed away last Saturday after a brief illness, appeared in numerous TV series in the 1980s and 1990s including Wildside, Rafferty’s Rules, A Country Practice, Bangkok Hilton and Police Rescue.
His film credits included Bootmen, Gettin’ Square, The Man Who Sued God, voice roles in both editions of Happy Feet and The Great Gatsby.
He had regular roles as Mick Corella in Rake and Mick Deakin in East West 101. In his final screen appearance he played the Bullet Farmer in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Richard’s voice could be heard on hundreds of iconic advertising campaigns over the years from Victoria Bitter and Toyota and most recently Ladbrokes.
His agency Lisa Mann Creative Management said: “He was an esteemed actor, a storyteller, and someone who touched the lives of many. His generosity knew no bounds and his loss is too great to quantify. He will be sorely missed.”
Survivors include his wife Lindsey and daughter Amy, who express their thanks for all the messages of condolence.
A private memorial service will be held to honour and celebrate his life at a later stage.
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Legendary man. Legendary voice.
RIP Ric.
Ric or Richard Carter.
It didn’t matter what you called him, he was a great talent. Thinking of you Richard.
So sad. He was a wonderful gentle wise man. And bloody funny in the booth. RIP Rick.
Sad to hear. Worked with Richard (Rick) so many times over the years. Great talent and a good laugh.
Richard was the voice for one of my very first radio ads. We’d written the character angry, which Richard felt made him unlikeable so he played him sad. The result was far funnier as a result, and the ad much better. Taught me to hire the best talent, and let them do what they’re good at. And he was certainly one of the best. My condolences to his friends and family.
Rick did so many live and character appearenser in so many of our ads ,a great talent that will be missed RIP