Born in Los Angeles, California, he began his career as a voice actor for Hanna-Barbera cartoons, including Space Ghost (1966–1968).

Carson appeared in a variety of projects, such as Stay Hungry (1976), Empire of the Ants (1977), and TV shows like Hawaii Five-O and Charlie's Angels.

Carson began his career at a young age, acting in television advertisements, and later doing cartoon voice-acting for Hanna-Barbera.

[2] Another notable role was in the 1976 film Stay Hungry, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeff Bridges and Sally Field.

Carson also appeared in a great deal of television productions, including Hawaii Five-O and Charlie's Angels.

[citation needed] In his youth, Carson was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that left him nearly completely deaf in one ear, an experience he discussed in Interview magazine.