Bessie Carter plays Prudence Dankworth in Bridgerton.
Biography[]
Bessie is the daughter of Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton.[1]
Career[]
Filmography[]
- Nymph (short) (????)
- Emerge (short) (2020)
- Two (short) (2020)
- The Good Liar (2019)
- Oil (short) (2018)
- Les Misérables (2012)
Television[]
- Bridgerton (2020-2024)
- I Hate Suzie (2022)
- Beecham House (2019)
- Howards End (mini-series) (2017)
- Doc Martin (2017)
- Cranford (2007-2009)
- Gina's Laughing Gear (2007)
Notes and Trivia[]
- Bessie is the daughter of actress Imelda Staunton, known for her role as Professor Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter franchise, and Jim Carter, known for his portrayal of Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey.[1]
- Bessie began dating Sam Phillips, who portrays Alfred Debling, after meeting on the set of season 3. Bessie moved into Sam's flat in Brighton in the summer of 2023, three months after filming for the season wrapped.[1][2]