Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1925-10-23
Deathday: 2005-01-23 (79 years old)

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Biography

John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993.


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Filmography

all 127

self 107

Movies 87

TV Shows 40

Writer 2

Creator 1

Self
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. (2023)

Movie
Self
Donyale Luna: Supermodel

Donyale Luna: Supermodel (2023)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023)

TV
Self
Love to Love You, Donna Summer

Love to Love You, Donna Summer (2023)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)

Movie
Finster

Finster (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Lucy and Desi

Lucy and Desi (2022)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Live at Mister Kelly's

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)

Movie
8
Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

Movie
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Audrey

Audrey (2020)

Movie
Self
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity

Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity (2020)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Sounds of Baseball

The Sounds of Baseball (2020)

TV
Self (archive footage)
My Darling Vivian

My Darling Vivian (2020)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show (2020)

Movie
Himself
The Great Toilet Paper Scare

The Great Toilet Paper Scare (2020)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)

Movie
4
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here

Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

Movie
Self
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads (2019)

Movie
Himself
Biography: Comedy Icons

Biography: Comedy Icons (2019)

TV
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Front Runner

The Front Runner (2018)

Movie
6
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Movie
6
Self (archive footage)
Game Changers

Game Changers (2018)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope... (2017)

Movie
Himself
Jerry Before Seinfeld

Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)

Movie
6
Self (archive footage)
The Nineties

The Nineties (2017)

TV
Himself (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Whitney: Can I Be Me

Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Swingin' A's

The Swingin' A's (2017)

Movie
Self
0 and 26

0 and 26 (2016)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl (2016)

Movie
Self
Conspiracy Theorists Lie

Conspiracy Theorists Lie (2015)

Movie
Self
Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy

Paradise Garden: Howard Finster's Legacy (2014)

Movie
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Life Itself

Life Itself (2014)

Movie
1
Self (archive footage)
And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)

Movie
Himself (Archive Footage)
The Battered Bastards of Baseball

The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014)

Movie
10
Self
The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story

The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story (2013)

Movie
ArchiveFootage
Llyn Foulkes One Man Band

Llyn Foulkes One Man Band (2013)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra (2013)

Movie
6
Self
Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story

Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story (2013)

Movie
Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013)

Movie
Self
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

Movie
Self
Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy

Jeff Dunham: Birth of a Dummy (2011)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Paul Williams Still Alive

Paul Williams Still Alive (2011)

Movie
(archive footage)
The Minnie Riperton Story

The Minnie Riperton Story (2009)

Movie
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas (2008)

Movie
Himself (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains

Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains (2007)

Movie
6
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians

The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians (2007)

Movie
The Best of Carson, Volume 1

The Best of Carson, Volume 1 (2006)

Movie
Writer
Carson Country

Carson Country (2006)

Movie
Self
Seinfeld: How It Began

Seinfeld: How It Began (2004)

Movie
Self
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection

Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection (2003)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer (2003)

Movie
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002)

Movie
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)

Movie
Self
The Ocean's 11 Story

The Ocean's 11 Story (2001)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1 (2001)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2 (2001)

Movie
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Newton Boys

The Newton Boys (1998)

Movie
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)

Movie
Self
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997)

Movie
5
Self (archive footage)
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents (1996)

Movie
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

TV
Self (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

Movie
Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell (1994)

Movie
Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night (1994)

Movie
Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs! (1994)

Movie
Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny! (1994)

Movie
Himself
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom

Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom (1992)

Movie
Self
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)

Movie
Johnny Carson (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.75
Self
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1988)

Movie
Self - Narrator
Whales!

Whales! (1987)

Movie
Self
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour

Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (1987)

Movie
Writer
Mr. President

Mr. President (1987)

TV
Self
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines (1986)

Movie
Himself
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special (1986)

Movie
Self
Super Duper Bloopers

Super Duper Bloopers (1986)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985)

Movie
Self
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes

TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes (1984)

TV
Johnny Carson
Night Court

Night Court (1984)

TV
6
Self
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983)

Movie
Self - On TV
Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

Movie
4.83
Self
Sheena Easton: Act One

Sheena Easton: Act One (1983)

Movie
Newhart

Newhart (1982)

TV
5.98
Johnny Carson
Cheers

Cheers (1982)

TV
6.12
Self
Johnny Goes Home

Johnny Goes Home (1982)

Movie
Creator
Lewis & Clark

Lewis & Clark (1981)

TV
Self
Lucy Moves to NBC

Lucy Moves to NBC (1980)

Movie
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors (1978)

TV
Aunt Blabby
Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special

Bob Hope's Comedy Christmas Special (1976)

Movie
Self
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976)

Movie
Self
Joys

Joys (1976)

Movie
Self - Announcer
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking (1972)

Movie
Himself (uncredited)
Cancel My Reservation

Cancel My Reservation (1972)

Movie
Self - TV Host (uncredited)
Columbo

Columbo (1971)

TV
5.78
Self
Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie (1971)

Movie
Self (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Christmas Show

The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968)

Movie
Johnny Carson
Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy (1968)

TV
8
Self
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show

The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968)

TV
Self
Carnival Nights

Carnival Nights (1968)

Movie
The Danny Thomas Hour

The Danny Thomas Hour (1967)

TV
Self / Guest Performer (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)

TV
5
Herald (uncredited)
Get Smart

Get Smart (1965)

TV
6.3
Self - Host
Frank Sinatra Spectacular

Frank Sinatra Spectacular (1965)

Movie
Self
Looking for Love

Looking for Love (1964)

Movie
Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Himself
You're in the Picture

You're in the Picture (1961)

TV
Self - Host / Self
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall (1958)

TV
Self - Guest
Concentration

Concentration (1958)

TV
Self
The Dick Clark Show

The Dick Clark Show (1958)

TV
Guest Contestant
Dotto

Dotto (1958)

TV
Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)

TV
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)

TV
Self - Comedian / Self - Comedian-Quiz Show Host / Self - Guest
The Steve Allen Show

The Steve Allen Show (1956)

TV
Self - Presenter
Tony Awards

Tony Awards (1956)

TV
1
Self
Lucy's Really Lost Moments

Lucy's Really Lost Moments (1956)

Movie
Host
Miss Universe

Miss Universe (1955)

TV
Self - Host
The Johnny Carson Show

The Johnny Carson Show (1955)

TV
Self
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color

Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954)

TV
5.98
The United States Steel Hour

The United States Steel Hour (1953)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Knight Who Makes Point of Order
The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show (1951)

TV
Johnny Carson
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program (1950)

TV
Self / Self - Cameo / The Masked Killer (uncredited).
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show (1950)

TV
Self - Mystery Guest / Self - Panelist
What's My Line?

What's My Line? (1950)

TV
Self
The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards (1949)

TV
6.08
Self / Self - Comedian / Self - Comedian (archive footage)
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

TV
6

Ratings

Average 5.97
Based on 828 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1971
1994
1978
2023
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1925-10-23

Deathday
2005-01-23 (79 years old)

Birth Place
Corning, United States of America

Height

Relationships
Joanna Holland (1972-01-01 - 1985-01-01), Joanne Copeland (1963-01-01 - 1972-01-01), Jody Morrill Wolcott (1949-01-01 - 1963-01-01), Alexis Maas (1987-01-01 - 2005-01-01)

Father
Homer Lee Carson

Mother
Ruth Hook

Siblings
Dick Carson

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
John Carson

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Kennedy Center Honors, Primetime Emmy Award, Peabody Awards, Presidential Medal of Freedom


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