Johnny Carson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 23, 1925
- Died
- January 23, 2005
- Birthplace
- Corning, Iowa, USA
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.
Filmography
Autopsy the last hours of Johnny Carson TBA
as Self (Archive footage)
- Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary
Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary TBA
as Self (archive footage)
Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff 2027
as Self (archive footage)
Breakdown: 1975 2025
as (archive footage)
John Candy: I Like Me 2025
as Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage)
6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Luther: Never Too Much 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Bad Hostage 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Butterfly in the Sky 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. 2023
as Self (archive footage)
The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain 2023
as Self (archive footage)
The Many Faces of Jim Carrey 2023
as Self (Archive Footage)
Untold: Caitlyn Jenner 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Finster 2022
Actor
Lucy and Desi 2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Capote Tapes 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Audrey 2020
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
My Darling Vivian 2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show 2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Toilet Paper Scare 2020
as Himself
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads 2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Front Runner 2018
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Game Changers 2018
as Self (archive footage)
Won't You Be My Neighbor? 2018
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
This Is Bob Hope... 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Before Seinfeld 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Whitney: Can I Be Me 2017
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Swingin' A's 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker 2014
as Self (archive footage)
Life Itself 2014
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
The Battered Bastards of Baseball 2014
as Himself (Archive Footage)
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia 2013
as Self (archive footage)
Llyn Foulkes One Man Band 2013
as Himself
Behind the Candelabra 2013
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story 2013
as Self (Archive Footage)
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic 2013
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night 2012
as Self
The Best of Johnny Carson 2010
as Self (archive footage)
The Minnie Riperton Story 2009
as (archive footage)
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas 2008
as Self
Jimmy Carter Man from Plains 2007
as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians 2007
Actor
The Best of Carson, Volume 1 2006
Actor
Carson Country 2006
Actor, Writer
Seinfeld: How It Began 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer 2003
as Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s 2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s 2002
Actor
50 Years of NBC Late Night 2001
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 2001
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 2001
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts 1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
- Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents 1996
as Self (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell 1994
as Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny! 1994
as Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night 1994
as Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs! 1994
as Self - Host
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom 1992
as Himself
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys 1992
as Self
- Whales!
Whales! 1987
as Narrator
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration 1987
as Himself - Guest
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour 1987
as Self
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life 1987
as Self
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines 1986
as Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special 1986
as Self
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special 1986
as Himself
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There 1985
Actor
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers 1985
as Self (archive footage)
Journeys through the Darkzone 1984
as Frankie's Dad
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business 1983
as Self
Koyaanisqatsi 1983
as Self (archive footage)
Sheena Easton: Act One 1983
as Self (uncredited)
Johnny Goes Home 1982
as Self, Writer
A Love Letter to Jack Benny 1981
as Himself
Lucy Moves to NBC 1980
as Self
Mickey's 50 1978
as Self
Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front 1977
as Himself
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years 1976
as Self
NBC: The First Fifty Years 1976
as Self
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Bob Hope's World of Comedy 1976
as (archive footage)
Joys 1976
as Self
Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking 1972
as Self
Cancel My Reservation 1972
as Himself (uncredited)
Pure Goldie 1971
as Self
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles 1970
as Self - Host
The Dean Martin Christmas Show 1968
as Self (uncredited)
Carnival Nights 1968
as Self
- Murder at N.B.C.
Murder at N.B.C. 1966
Actor
Stuart Little 1966
as Narrator (voice)
Frank Sinatra Spectacular 1965
as Self - Host
Looking for Love 1964
as Self
Three Men on a Horse 1957
as Erwin Trowbridge
Lucy's Really Lost Moments 1956
as Self
Credits from TMDB.