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Johnny Carson
Born 1925 — Died 2005
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 w…
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We Are Made of Star Stuff(2027)
as Self (archive footage)
Breakdown: 1975(2025)
as Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage)
Breakdown: 1975(2025)
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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)
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Luther: Never Too Much(2024)
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Bad Hostage(2024)
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Jim Henson Idea Man(2024)
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Butterfly in the Sky(2024)
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Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.(2023)
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The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain(2023)
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The Many Faces of Jim Carrey(2023)
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Untold: Caitlyn Jenner(2022)
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Finster(2022)
Lucy and Desi(2022)
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The Capote Tapes(2021)
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street(2021)
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Audrey(2020)
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My Darling Vivian(2020)
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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)
Won't You Be My Neighbor?(2018)
as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Game Changers(2018)
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This Is Bob Hope...(2017)
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Jerry Before Seinfeld(2017)In catalog
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Whitney: Can I Be Me(2017)
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The Swingin' A's(2017)
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Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker(2014)
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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)
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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night(2012)
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The Best of Johnny Carson(2010)
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The Minnie Riperton Story(2009)
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Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas(2008)
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Jimmy Carter Man from Plains(2007)
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- Film
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians(2007)
The Best of Carson, Volume 1(2006)
Carson Country(2006)
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)
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The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s(2002)
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The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s(2002)
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)
- Film
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents(1996)
as Self (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson(1994)
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Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!(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' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell(1994)
as Self - Host
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom(1992)
as Himself
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys(1992)
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- Film
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)
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The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special(1986)
as Himself
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There(1985)
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers(1985)
as Self (archive footage)
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
A Love Letter to Jack Benny(1981)
as Himself
Lucy Moves to NBC(1980)
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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)
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NBC: The First Fifty Years(1976)
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- Film
Bob Hope's World of Comedy(1976)
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Joys(1976)
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Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking(1972)
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Cancel My Reservation(1972)
as Himself (uncredited)
Pure Goldie(1971)
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Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles(1970)
as Self - Host
The Dean Martin Christmas Show(1968)
as Self (uncredited)
Carnival Nights(1968)
as Self
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Murder at N.B.C.(1966)
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
- Film
Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary
as Self (archive footage)
TV 49
Soccer's American Dream(2026)
as Self (archive footage)
Raise the Flags: 50 Years of Buccaneers Football(2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields(2023)
as Self (archive footage)
The Sounds of Baseball(2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Biography: Comedy Icons(2019)
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There's... Johnny!(2017)
as Self (archive footage)
The Nineties(2017)
as Self (archive footage)
The Seventies(2015)
as Self (archive footage)
E! True Hollywood Story(1996)
The Simpsons(1989)
as Johnny Carson (voice)
Night Court(1984)
as Johnny Carson
Newhart(1982)
Cheers(1982)
as Johnny Carson
The Kennedy Center Honors(1978)
as Self
Here's Lucy(1968)
as Johnny Carson
- TV
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show(1968)
as Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1968)
as Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1968)
as The Mystery Person (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1968)
as Dick Martin (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1968)
as Self (uncredited)
The Danny Thomas Hour(1967)
as Narrator
Space Ghost and Dino Boy(1966)
Get Smart(1965)
as Herald (uncredited)
Get Smart(1965)
as Special Guest Conductor
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson(1962)
as Self - Host
You're in the Picture(1961)
as Himself
Kraft Music Hall(1958)
as Self - Host
Kraft Music Hall(1958)
as Self
The Dick Clark Show(1958)
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar(1957)
as Self - Guest Host
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show(1956)
as Self
The Steve Allen Show(1956)
as Self
The Steve Allen Show(1956)
as Self - Comedian-Quiz Show Host
The Steve Allen Show(1956)
as Self - Guest
Tony Awards(1956)
as Self - Presenter
Miss Universe(1955)
as Host
The Johnny Carson Show(1955)
as Himself
The Wonderful World of Disney(1954)
as Self
The United States Steel Hour(1953)
The Oscars(1953)
as Self
The Red Skelton Show(1951)
as Knight Who Makes Point of Order
The Red Skelton Show(1951)
as Self
The Jack Benny Program(1950)
as Johnny Carson
The Bob Hope Show(1950)
as Self
The Bob Hope Show(1950)
as The Masked Killer (uncredited).
The Bob Hope Show(1950)
as Self - Cameo
What's My Line?(1950)
as Self
The Emmy Awards(1949)
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show(1948)
as Self
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