William Carson (born 1 August) is an American actor and musician most famous in Finland.

[1][better source needed] 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.

[2] 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.