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