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Dr. John Truman Carter III is a fictional medical doctor from the television series ER. He was born on June 4, 1970. He is portrayed by Noah Wyle. Dr. more...

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Carter is unique in that he was the only major character to have stayed with the show from the beginning of the series up to the 2004-2005 season, for a total of eleven consecutive seasons.

Background

John Carter comes from a very wealthy family. His father was once estimated to be worth US$178 million, although in later seasons there are hints that this is only the tip of the iceberg. Carter’s career choice of medicine is contrary to his family’s wishes. Something that would have better equipped him for participating in the family business (and their behemoth of a charitable foundation) would have been preferable. Nevertheless, his education is paid for in full.

Family

Throughout the course of the series (particularly at the beginning of Season 6) we meet various members of Carter's family. His father, John (Jack) Truman Carter, Jr. (played by Michael Gross), is caring but stiff, and very acquiescent with his wife. He and Carter have an awkward relationship. Carter's mother, Eleanor (played by Mary McDonnell), is emotionally distant and cold. Her personality apparently became even colder after the death of Carter's older brother, Bobby (Robert), from leukemia. Carter's grandfather, John Truman Carter, Sr. (portrayed by George Plimpton), is the most disappointed by Carter's career choice, and though Carter respects him, he also resents him for that. Carter's grandmother, Millicent Carter (played by Frances Sternhagen), is a benefactor of the hospital, even funding Nurse Hathaway's clinic. Carter is very close to his grandmother (whom he calls "Gamma") and intermittently lives at her home. They do occasionally argue, however, usually in regard to Carter's reluctance to participate in matters related to the family foundation. Chase Carter (Jonathan Scarfe) is John's first cousin and a "functioning" heroin addict. Carter, with the assistance of his colleague Anna, attempts to detox and rehabilitate him, but fails. Chase eventually overdoses, resulting in severe brain damage. Carter pleads for the family to keep Chase in physical therapy, and Chase improves significantly.

Relationships

Carter dates a number of women, both within and outside of the ER. Significant girlfriends (and the actresses that played them) are listed below:

Harper Tracey (Christine Elise) - A fellow med student, they date during Season 2. She cheats on Carter very early in the relationship with Dr. Ross. Carter forgives her, only for her to dump him a few months later because Carter tricks another med student in order to get a procedure.; Abby Keaton (Glenne Headly) - A pediatric surgeon from Southside Hospital reassigned to County when Southside closes. She begins a pediatric surgical rotation with Dr. Peter Benton. Carter is Benton's intern, and Carter and Keaton begin working together, eventually embarking on a clandestine relationship that ends when Keaton leaves for a volunteer mission to teach Pakistani surgeons.; Anna Del Amico (Maria Bello) - They develop a close friendship during Season 4, but Carter's crush on her is never reciprocated. She was a new resident in the ER. She eventually returns to Philadelphia and makes up with her ex-boyfriend, a doctor and former painkiller addict.; Rena Trujillo (Lourdes Benedicto) - Carter briefly dates Rena during season 7, until he finds out that she is still a student and is only 19. He dates her for a brief time until she dumps him because she knows he has feelings for Abby Lockhart; Susan Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) - They date during Season 8, after Lewis returns to the ER. Carter had a crush on her when she previously worked in the ER, but, after finally dating, their chemistry is very low and they never have sex. They split amicably after Susan tells him to "tell Abby".; Abigail "Abby" Lockhart (Maura Tierney) - They date during Season 9, after being very good friends during seasons 7 and 8. She is a nurse in the ER. After a series of personal crises and general dysfunction on the part of them both (see "Key Events" below), their relationship finally dissolves when Carter goes to the Congo for seven months. He breaks up with her by letter. Millicent initially didn't like Abby; but shortly before her death gave Carter her blessing, and her mother's engagement ring. This relationship was very popular with online fans of the show, who call themselves "Carbies." Many of these "Carbies" believe and hope for a Carby re-union before the end of the show. ;

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