Carl Spencer

Carl Spencer
Born
Carl Anthony Spencer

1993 (age 32–33)
Wandsworth, London
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present

Carl Anthony Spencer (born 1993) is an English actor. His television credits include Doctors (2022) and Queenie (2024), whilst his film roles include Rocketman (2019), Matilda the Musical (2022) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. He has also appeared on stage in productions including The Scottsboro Boys, Hamilton, Motown, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In 2026, he joined the cast of the revival of CBeebies children's television series Balamory as Dr. Ollie.

Life and career

Carl Anthony Spencer was born in 1993 in Wandsworth, London and began his career on stage, appearing as Andy Wright in the musical The Scottsboro Boys and Vladimir in Dear Edwina in 2013.[1] He subsequently went on to appear in the film Rocketman, as well as in an episode of Doctors in 2019.[2] In 2022, he appeared as an escapologist in Matilda the Musical. In 2023, he appeared in the films Luther: The Fallen Sun and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, as well as short films titled The Right Candidate and The Doll's House.[3][4] In 2024, Spencer appeared in the film My Bloody Galentine and was in an episode of the Channel 4 series Queenie.[5] In 2025, he appeared as Vinnie Ramirez in Dubbel zes. Spencer's stage credits include Hamilton, Motown, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Scottsboro Boys.[6]

In 2026, Spencer joined the cast of CBeebies children's television series Balamory following its revival.[7][8] Spencer portrayed the role of Dr. Ollie, the local vet.[9][10]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Rocketman Richard Film role
2019 Doctors Phoenix Episode: "Yellow"
2022 First Footing Truman 1 episode
2022 Matilda the Musical Escapologist Film role
2023 Luther: The Fallen Sun Jamal – Assault Squad Film role
2023 The Right Candidate Tony Short film
2023 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Smiley Film role
2023 The Doll's House Miles Short film
2024 My Bloody Galentine Ade Film role
2024 Queenie Young Wilfred Episode: "She's Royal"
2025 Dubbel zes Vinnie Ramirez Film role
2026–present Balamory Dr. Ollie Main role

Stage

Year Title Role Ref.
2013–2014 The Scottsboro Boys Andy Wright / 1st Cover Tambo [11]
2013 Dear Edwina Vladimir [11]
2014 Annie Rooster [11]
2017 Motown: The Musical Marvin Gaye [11]
2019 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Brother [12]
2019 Hamilton John Laurens / Philip Hamilton [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Carl Spencer". Spotlight. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "BBC One - Doctors, Series 20, Yellow". BBC. Archived from the original on 16 August 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Flam, Charna (20 September 2023). "'Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Trailer: Rachel Zegler Enters the Deadly Arena in This Epic Prequel". Variety. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Lang, Robert (9 November 2023). "'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' World Premiere Photos: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer & Josh Andrés Rivera". Deadline. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  5. ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Queenie: Series 1, Episode 6 - She's Royal". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Hamilton star Carl Spencer joins Matilda movie". WhatsOnStage. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Beloved Balamory stars to return to iconic children's series". BBC. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "New Balamory series is a 'love letter to the original', cast say". BBC News. 11 April 2026. Archived from the original on 24 April 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Balamory first-look reveals new and returning cast members after 21 years". BBC. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Original Balamory stars return for new CBeebies series in 2026". BBC News. 18 July 2025. Archived from the original on 20 April 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 4 London Theatre Direct. "Carl Spencer | West End Performers". London Theatre Direct. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat cast announced | Official London Theatre". officiallondontheatre.com. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "London Cast of Hamilton Will Welcome New Principals in November". Playbill. Archived from the original on 25 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
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