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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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 18 2024

Faye

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Faye as 'Self (archive footage), Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 2023

The Many Faces of Jim Carey

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in The Many Faces of Jim Carey

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 2023

Finster

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Finster

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 2022

Lucy and Desi

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Lucy and Desi as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021

Untold: Caitlyn Jenner

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Untold: Caitlyn Jenner as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2021

Audrey

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Audrey as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2020

My Darling Vivian

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in My Darling Vivian as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 2018

Game Changers

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Game Changers as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2017

Jerry Before Seinfeld

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Jerry Before Seinfeld as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2016

Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 2014

Life Itself

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Life Itself as 'Self - TV Host (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 07 2009

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2006

Carson Country

Johnny Carson would have been no older than 79 in Carson Country

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 2006

Seinfeld: How It Began

Johnny Carson was 79 in Seinfeld: How It Began as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Newton Boys

Johnny Carson was 72 in The Newton Boys as 'Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1996

The World of Jim Henson

Johnny Carson was 69 in The World of Jim Henson as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994

Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom

Johnny Carson was 66 in Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: 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 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1992

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life

Johnny Carson was 63 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988

Whales!

Johnny Carson was 62 in Whales! as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1987

Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour

Johnny Carson was 62 in Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 19 1983

Koyaanisqatsi

Johnny Carson was 57 in Koyaanisqatsi as 'Self - On TV (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1983

Sheena Easton: Act One

Johnny Carson was 57 in Sheena Easton: Act One as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Johnny Goes Home

Johnny Carson was 56 in Johnny Goes Home as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1982

Lucy Moves to NBC

Johnny Carson was 54 in Lucy Moves to NBC as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1976

Joys

Johnny Carson was 50 in Joys as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976

Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking

Johnny Carson was 47 in Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1972

Cancel My Reservation

Johnny Carson was 46 in Cancel My Reservation as 'Himself (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1972

Pure Goldie

Johnny Carson was 45 in Pure Goldie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1971

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

Johnny Carson was 44 in Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1970

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

Johnny Carson was 43 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968

Murder at N.B.C.

Johnny Carson was 40 in Murder at N.B.C.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966

Stuart Little

Johnny Carson was 40 in Stuart Little

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1966

Frank Sinatra Spectacular

Johnny Carson was 39 in Frank Sinatra Spectacular as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1965

Looking for Love

Johnny Carson was 38 in Looking for Love as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1964

Lucy's Really Lost Moments

Johnny Carson was 30 in Lucy's Really Lost Moments as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017

E! True Hollywood Story

Johnny Carson was 70+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Simpsons

Johnny Carson was 64+ in The Simpsons as 'Johnny Carson (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Night Court

Johnny Carson was 58+ in Night Court as 'Johnny Carson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984

Newhart

Johnny Carson was 56+ in Newhart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

Cheers

Johnny Carson was 56+ in Cheers as 'Johnny Carson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

The Kennedy Center Honors

Johnny Carson was 53+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Columbo

Johnny Carson was 45+ in Columbo as 'Self - TV Host (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Here's Lucy

Johnny Carson was 42+ in Here's Lucy as 'Johnny Carson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968

The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show

Johnny Carson was 42+ in The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

Space Ghost and Dino Boy

Johnny Carson was 40+ in Space Ghost and Dino Boy

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

Get Smart

Johnny Carson was 39+ in Get Smart as 'Herald (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

You're in the Picture

Johnny Carson was 35+ in You're in the Picture as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1961

Kraft Music Hall

Johnny Carson was 32+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self - Host, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Dick Clark Show

Johnny Carson was 32+ in The Dick Clark Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 15 1958

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Johnny Carson was 31+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self - Guest Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Johnny Carson was 30+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Tony Awards

Johnny Carson was 30+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Miss Universe

Johnny Carson was 29+ in Miss Universe as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1955

The Johnny Carson Show

Johnny Carson was 29+ in The Johnny Carson Show as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 30 1955

The Wonderful World of Disney

Johnny Carson was 29+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954

The United States Steel Hour

Johnny Carson was 28+ in The United States Steel Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953

The Oscars

Johnny Carson was 27+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951

The Jack Benny Program

Johnny Carson was 25+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Johnny Carson'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Emmy Awards

Johnny Carson was 23+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949

The Ed Sullivan Show

Johnny Carson was 22+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

The Kraft Music Hall

Johnny Carson will be 79+ in The Kraft Music Hall as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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