We knew Prudence Featherington was regal—but Hollywood royalty, too?!
Bessie CarterThe daughter of two highly respected actors, Prudence, plays the role of Prudence on Netflix’s hit series. Her father is Jim Carter,Who played Mr. Carson? Downton AbbeyShe is with her mother Imelda Staunton, the Oscar-nominated actress who played Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films.
Jim and Imelda wed in 1983. Bessie was also in the BBC series. CranfordIn 2007. Jim was Captain Brown and Imelda Miss Octavia Polo. Bessie was the maid.
Bessie got her big break by winning the Bessie Award Bridgerton, has also appeared on the BBC television series Howards End.
Jim received four Emmy nominations because of his contribution to this project Downton Abbey In 2019, he reprised his role. Downton AbbeyAnd this year’s Downton Abbey: A New Era. These are his films credits Shakespeare in Love, Marilyn’s Week Ella Enchanted.