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Johnny Carson

Bio: 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)

Born: Fri, Oct 23 1925

Birthplace: Corning, Iowa, USA

Death: Sun, Jan 23 2005

Johnny Carson is 79 years old

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Sep 21 2024

Jim Henson Idea Man

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Jim Henson Idea Man

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, May 18 2024

Faye

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Faye

as 'Self (archive footage), Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Wed, May 15 2024

Butterfly in the Sky

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Butterfly in the Sky

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Mar 17 2024

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Dec 20 2023

The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, May 03 2023

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Fri, Jan 20 2023

The Many Faces of Jim Carey

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Many Faces of Jim Carey

Thu, Jan 05 2023

Finster

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Finster

Mon, Aug 01 2022

Lucy and Desi

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Lucy and Desi

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jan 21 2022

Live at Mister Kelly's

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Live at Mister Kelly's

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Sep 17 2021

Untold: Caitlyn Jenner

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Untold: Caitlyn Jenner

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Aug 24 2021

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Apr 23 2021

Audrey

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Audrey

as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Mon, Nov 30 2020

My Darling Vivian

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in My Darling Vivian

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Apr 27 2020

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Apr 15 2020

The Great Toilet Paper Scare

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Great Toilet Paper Scare

as 'Himself'.

Sat, Feb 15 2020

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Sep 06 2019

Mike Wallace Is Here

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Mike Wallace Is Here

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jul 26 2019

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, May 28 2019

The Front Runner

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Front Runner

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Tue, Nov 06 2018

Game Changers

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Game Changers

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jun 29 2018

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Won't You Be My Neighbor?

as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jun 29 2018

This Is Bob Hope...

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in This Is Bob Hope...

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Dec 29 2017

Jerry Before Seinfeld

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Jerry Before Seinfeld

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Sep 19 2017

Whitney: Can I Be Me

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Whitney: Can I Be Me

as 'Himself (Archive Footage) (uncredited)'.

Mon, Apr 24 2017

The Swingin' A's

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Swingin' A's

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Feb 07 2017

Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Fri, Mar 04 2016

Life Itself

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Life Itself

as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jul 04 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in And the Oscar Goes To...

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Feb 01 2014

The Battered Bastards of Baseball

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Battered Bastards of Baseball

as 'Himself (Archive Footage)'.

Mon, Jan 20 2014

Llyn Foulkes One Man Band

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Llyn Foulkes One Man Band

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Jun 20 2013

Behind the Candelabra

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Behind the Candelabra

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Sun, May 26 2013

Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story

as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

Fri, May 24 2013

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 23 2013

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 14 2012

Paul Williams Still Alive

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Paul Williams Still Alive

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Sep 11 2011

The Minnie Riperton Story

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Minnie Riperton Story

as '(archive footage)'.

Sun, Jun 07 2009

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

as 'Self'.

Tue, Nov 11 2008

Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Oct 26 2007

The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians

Tue, Jun 05 2007

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Best of Carson, Volume 1

Tue, Nov 07 2006

Carson Country

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Carson Country

Tue, Sep 12 2006

Seinfeld: How It Began

Johnny Carson was

79 in Seinfeld: How It Began

as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Tue, Nov 23 2004

Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection

Johnny Carson was

78 in Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Dec 30 2003

Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Johnny Carson was

77 in Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Aug 22 2003

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

Johnny Carson was

76 in The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

Sun, Oct 13 2002

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

Johnny Carson was

76 in The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

Sun, Oct 13 2002

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

Johnny Carson was

75 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

Johnny Carson was

75 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Newton Boys

Johnny Carson was

72 in The Newton Boys

as 'Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 26 1998

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Johnny Carson was

72 in The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as 'Self - Roastee (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 1998

Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

Johnny Carson was

71 in Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Nov 23 1996

The World of Jim Henson

Johnny Carson was

69 in The World of Jim Henson

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Nov 23 1994

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

Johnny Carson was

68 in Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

as 'Self - Host'.

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

Johnny Carson was

68 in Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

as 'Self - Host'.

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

Johnny Carson was

68 in Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

as 'Self - Host'.

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Johnny Carson was

68 in Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

as 'Self - Host'.

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom

Johnny Carson was

66 in Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Oct 05 1992

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Johnny Carson was

66 in Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Apr 05 1992

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

Johnny Carson was

63 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

as 'Self'.

Tue, Nov 22 1988

Whales!

Johnny Carson was

62 in Whales!

as 'Narrator'.

Mon, Nov 30 1987

Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour

Johnny Carson was

62 in Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 25 1987

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

Johnny Carson was

60 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 16 1986

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Johnny Carson was

60 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 17 1986

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

Johnny Carson was

60 in The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

as 'Himself'.

Wed, Jan 08 1986

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Johnny Carson was

59 in Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jan 01 1985

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

Johnny Carson was

57 in George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

as 'Self'.

Mon, Sep 19 1983

Koyaanisqatsi

Johnny Carson was

57 in Koyaanisqatsi

as 'Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Wed, Apr 27 1983

Sheena Easton: Act One

Johnny Carson was

57 in Sheena Easton: Act One

as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Sat, Jan 01 1983

Johnny Goes Home

Johnny Carson was

56 in Johnny Goes Home

as 'Self'.

Mon, Feb 15 1982

Lucy Moves to NBC

Johnny Carson was

54 in Lucy Moves to NBC

as 'Self'.

Fri, Feb 08 1980

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

Johnny Carson was

51 in CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 28 1976

Joys

Johnny Carson was

50 in Joys

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 05 1976

Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

Johnny Carson was

47 in Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

as 'Self'.

Tue, Dec 12 1972

Cancel My Reservation

Johnny Carson was

46 in Cancel My Reservation

as 'Himself (uncredited)'.

Thu, Sep 21 1972

Pure Goldie

Johnny Carson was

45 in Pure Goldie

as 'Self'.

Mon, Feb 15 1971

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

Johnny Carson was

44 in Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

as 'Self - Host'.

Wed, Sep 30 1970

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

Johnny Carson was

43 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show

as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Thu, Dec 19 1968

Murder at N.B.C.

Johnny Carson was

40 in Murder at N.B.C.

Wed, Oct 19 1966

Stuart Little

Johnny Carson was

40 in Stuart Little

Sun, Mar 06 1966

Frank Sinatra Spectacular

Johnny Carson was

39 in Frank Sinatra Spectacular

as 'Self - Host'.

Sat, Jun 12 1965

Looking for Love

Johnny Carson was

38 in Looking for Love

as 'Self'.

Wed, Aug 05 1964

Lucy's Really Lost Moments

Johnny Carson was

30 in Lucy's Really Lost Moments

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2023

The Playboy Murders

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Playboy Murders

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 2023

The Sounds of Baseball

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Sounds of Baseball

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 08 2020

Biography: Comedy Icons

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in Biography: Comedy Icons

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 27 2019

The Nineties

Johnny Carson would have been no older than

79 in The Nineties

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017

E! True Hollywood Story

Johnny Carson was

70+ in E! True Hollywood Story

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Simpsons

Johnny Carson was

64+ in The Simpsons

as 'Johnny Carson (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Night Court

Johnny Carson was

58+ in Night Court

as 'Johnny Carson'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984

Newhart

Johnny Carson was

56+ in Newhart

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

Cheers

Johnny Carson was

56+ in Cheers

as 'Johnny Carson'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

The Kennedy Center Honors

Johnny Carson was

53+ in The Kennedy Center Honors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Columbo

Johnny Carson was

45+ in Columbo

as 'Self - TV Host (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Here's Lucy

Johnny Carson was

42+ in Here's Lucy

as 'Johnny Carson'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968

The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show

Johnny Carson was

42+ in The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Johnny Carson was

41+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as 'Self, Self (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

Space Ghost and Dino Boy

Johnny Carson was

40+ in Space Ghost and Dino Boy

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Johnny Carson was

40+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

Get Smart

Johnny Carson was

39+ in Get Smart

as 'Herald (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson was

36+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

You're in the Picture

Johnny Carson was

35+ in You're in the Picture

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1961

Kraft Music Hall

Johnny Carson was

32+ in Kraft Music Hall

as 'Self - Host, Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Dick Clark Show

Johnny Carson was

32+ in The Dick Clark Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Feb 15 1958

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Johnny Carson was

31+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as 'Self - Guest Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Johnny Carson was

30+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Steve Allen Show

Johnny Carson was

30+ in The Steve Allen Show

as 'Self - Comedian, Self - Comedian-Quiz Show Host, Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Tony Awards

Johnny Carson was

30+ in Tony Awards

as 'Self - Presenter'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Miss Universe

Johnny Carson was

29+ in Miss Universe

as 'Host'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1955

The Johnny Carson Show

Johnny Carson was

29+ in The Johnny Carson Show

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 30 1955

The Wonderful World of Disney

Johnny Carson was

29+ in The Wonderful World of Disney

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954

The United States Steel Hour

Johnny Carson was

28+ in The United States Steel Hour

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953

The Oscars

Johnny Carson was

27+ in The Oscars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

The Red Skelton Show

Johnny Carson was

25+ in The Red Skelton Show

as 'Knight Who Makes Point of Order'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951

The Jack Benny Program

Johnny Carson was

25+ in The Jack Benny Program

as 'Johnny Carson'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950

The Bob Hope Show

Johnny Carson was

24+ in The Bob Hope Show

as 'Self, The Masked Killer (uncredited)., Self - Cameo'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

What's My Line?

Johnny Carson was

24+ in What's My Line?

as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Emmy Awards

Johnny Carson was

23+ in The Emmy Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949

The Ed Sullivan Show

Johnny Carson was

22+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

The Kraft Music Hall

Johnny Carson will be

79+ in The Kraft Music Hall

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Unreleased