Johnny Carson
Born October 23, 1925 (Age: 100)
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Corning, Iowa, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Breakdown: 1975
2025
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as Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage)
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Age: 100
The Many Faces of Jim Carrey
2023
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as Self (Archive Footage)
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Age: 97
Finster
2022
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as
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Age: 96
The Front Runner
2018
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as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 93
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
2018
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as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
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Age: 92
Behind the Candelabra
2013
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as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 87
The Minnie Riperton Story
2009
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 83
Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains
2007
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 82
Seinfeld: How It Began
2004
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 79
No Image
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents
1996
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 71
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom
1992
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as Himself
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Age: 66
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
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as Self
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Age: 66
No Image
Whales!
1987
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as Narrator
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Age: 62
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
1987
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as Self
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Age: 62
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1987
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as Self
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Age: 61
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
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as Self
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Age: 60
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
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as Self
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Age: 60
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
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as
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Age: 59
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 59
Koyaanisqatsi
1983
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 57
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
1981
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as Himself
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Age: 55
Lucy Moves to NBC
1980
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as Self
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Age: 54
Mickey's 50
1978
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as Self
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Age: 53
Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front
1977
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as Himself
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Age: 51
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
1972
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as Self
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Age: 47
Cancel My Reservation
1972
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as Himself (uncredited)
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Age: 46
Pure Goldie
1971
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as Self
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Age: 45
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970
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as Self - Host
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Age: 44
Carnival Nights
1968
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as Self
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Age: 42
No Image
Murder at N.B.C.
1966
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as
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Age: 40
Stuart Little
1966
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as Narrator
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Age: 40
Looking for Love
1964
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as Self
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Age: 38