William Carson (born 1 August) is an American actor and musician most famous in
Finland.
After arriving in
Rauma as a drummer in Charles Williams's band, Carson joined various Finnish bands, including The Dogs, Madame George and
Jukka Tolonen's jazz band, as well as his own group Buffalo Soldiers. He also toured Europe, the US and recorded Grace Jones One Man Show with
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He also toured with
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.
As an actor, Carson rose to fame in Finland in the late 1980s, appearing in
Yle series ''Hymyhuulet.'' He became known as waiter Samuel Livingstone Matabele in the series ''Hyvät Herrat''. He produced several programs on Radio City, Finland's largest and first commercial music station.
After withdrawing from the public eye, Carson returned to the United States and reportedly lives in California.
Filmography
Films
Television
References
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American male film actors
1955 births
American drummers
Living people
American expatriates in Finland
American male television actors