Johnny Carson
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
1985
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
as Self
1972
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Self
1992
The Swingin' A's
as Self (archive footage)
2017
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Whales!
as Narrator
1987
Lucy and Desi
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
as Self
2012
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
as Self - Host
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
as Self - Host
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
as Self - Host
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
as Self - Host
1994
Johnny Goes Home
as Self
1982
Behind the Candelabra
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2013
Llyn Foulkes One Man Band
as Himself
2013
Looking for Love
as Self
1964
The Minnie Riperton Story
as (archive footage)
2009
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
as Self (archive footage)
2003
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
as Self
1987
TV Appearances
The Simpsons
as Johnny Carson (voice)
1989
Here's Lucy
as Johnny Carson
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Host
1962
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Space Ghost and Dino Boy
1966
Newhart
1982
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
1968
The United States Steel Hour
1953
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
1956
The Jack Benny Program
as Johnny Carson
1950