Acting
Johnny Carson
- Born
- October 23, 1925
- Died
- January 23, 2005
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.
Filmography
Known for
2.0Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985
5.9The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
2020
Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking
1972
7.0Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
The Swingin' A's
2017
7.4Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
7.0Lucy and Desi
2022
7.6Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
2012
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
1994
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
1994
8.0Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
1994
8.0Johnny Goes Home
1982
6.6Behind the Candelabra
2013
7.7Llyn Foulkes One Man Band
2013
5.8Looking for Love
1964
The Minnie Riperton Story
2009
7.8Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
2003