Carricart began his acting career in 1947, playing Thyreus in a Broadway production of Anthony and Cleopatra. His theatre credits also included appearances in Broadway productions of King Richard III, Captain Brassbound's Conversion, and The Rose Tattoo. He spoke French, Spanish, and Italian, which he found helpful in his move to Hollywood, California. Carricart began his screen career in 1950, appearing in the documentary series Believe it or Not!. He guest-starred in television programs including M Squad, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mr. Lucky, Combat!, The Time Tunnel, The Untouchables, Columbo, The Andy Griffith Show, Tales of Wells Fargo, Get Smart, Have Gun, Will Travel, Bat Masterson, Man with a Camera, Branded, Perry Mason and Bonanza. In 1963, Carricart played Jose Garcia in the film Fun in Acapulco, which starred Elvis Presley. He was signed by film producer Hal B. Wallis.
