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Johnny Carson
Actor

Johnny Carson

23 Oct 1925Born
23 Jan 2005Died
79Age at death
28Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 2022FinsterFilm
  2. 2009The Minnie Riperton StoryFilm: (archive footage)
  3. 2007The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up ComediansFilm
  4. 2006The Best of Carson, Volume 1Film
  5. 2006Carson CountryFilm: Writer
  6. 2002The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70sFilm
  7. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  8. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Johnny Carson (voice) (1 episode)
  9. 1987Whales!Film: Narrator
  10. 1987Mr. PresidentSeries: Creator
  11. 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereFilm
  12. 1984Night CourtSeries: Johnny Carson (1 episode)
  13. 1982NewhartSeries (1 episode)
  14. 1982CheersSeries: Johnny Carson (1 episode)
  15. 1982Johnny Goes HomeFilm: Writer
  16. 1981Lewis & ClarkSeries: Creator
  17. 1976Bob Hope's World of ComedyFilm: (archive footage)
  18. 1968Here's LucySeries: Johnny Carson (1 episode)
  19. 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSeries: The Mystery Person (uncredited), Dick Martin (uncredited) (5 episodes)
  20. 1967The Danny Thomas HourSeries: Narrator (1 episode)
  21. 1966Murder at N.B.C.Film
  22. 1966Space Ghost and Dino BoySeries
  23. 1966Stuart LittleFilm: Narrator (voice)
  24. 1965Get SmartSeries: Herald (uncredited), Special Guest Conductor (1 episode)
  25. 1957Three Men on a HorseFilm: Erwin Trowbridge
  26. 1955Miss UniverseSeries: Host (1 episode)
  27. 1953The United States Steel HourSeries (2 episodes)
  28. 1950The Jack Benny ProgramSeries: Johnny Carson (2 episodes)

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