Johnny Carson
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1925-10-23 – 2005-01-23
Place of birth: Corning, Iowa, USA
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.
Known for
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985Self (archive footage)
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
2020Self (archive footage)
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
1972Self
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992Self
The Swingin' A's
2017Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021Self (archive footage)Whales!
1987Narrator
Lucy and Desi
2022Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
2012Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
1994Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
1994Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
1994Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
1994Self - Host
Johnny Goes Home
1982Self
Behind the Candelabra
2013Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Llyn Foulkes One Man Band
2013Himself
Looking for Love
1964Self
The Minnie Riperton Story
2009(archive footage)
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
2003Self (archive footage)