John Candy: I Like Me2025
As Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage)
TMDb 7.9 / 10
Johnny Carson
Born
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 (96)
Jim Henson Idea Man2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
The Front Runner2018
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Behind the Candelabra2013
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Koyaanisqatsi1983
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.9 / 10
Breakdown: 19752025
As Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage), Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Won't You Be My Neighbor?2018
As Self - TV Host (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Lucy and Desi2022
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street2021
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
My Darling Vivian2020
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts1998
As Self - Roastee (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There1985
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic2013
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Audrey2020
As Self - TV Host (archive footage)
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The World of Jim Henson1994
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
The Many Faces of Jim Carrey2023
As Self (Archive Footage)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Luther: Never Too Much2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976
As Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s2002
Mike Wallace Is Here2019
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night2012
As Self
TMDb 7.6 / 10
This Is Bob Hope...2017
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.7 / 10
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s2002
As Self (archive footage)
50 Years of NBC Late Night2001
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 22001
As Self (archive footage)
NBC: The First Fifty Years1976
As Self
Pure Goldie1971
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life1987
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Joys1976
As Self
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers1985
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 2.0 / 10
The Dean Martin Christmas Show1968
As Self (uncredited)
TMDb 7.6 / 10
The Capote Tapes2021
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice2019
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Life Itself2014
As Self - TV Host (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia2013
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.6 / 10
The Best of Carson, Volume 12006
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Seinfeld: How It Began2004
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
The Battered Bastards of Baseball2014
As Himself (Archive Footage)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Whitney: Can I Be Me2017
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys1992
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour1987
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business1983
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Cancel My Reservation1972
As Himself (uncredited)
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Lucy Moves to NBC1980
As Self
TMDb 3.3 / 10
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration1987
As Himself - Guest
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Butterfly in the Sky2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.3 / 10
Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story2013
As Self (Archive Footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years1976
As Self
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Murder at N.B.C.
Murder at N.B.C.1966
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection2003
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Untold: Caitlyn Jenner2022
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 12001
As Self (archive footage)
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special1986
As Himself
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads2019
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker2014
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Bad Hostage2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Minnie Riperton Story2009
As (archive footage)
Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking1972
As Self
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer2003
As Self (archive footage)
Looking for Love1964
As Self
TMDb 5.8 / 10
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines1986
As Self
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.2023
As Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter Man from Plains2007
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Jerry Before Seinfeld2017
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Frank Sinatra Spectacular1965
As Self - Host
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles1970
As Self - Host
Mickey's 501978
As Self
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Three Men on a Horse1957
As Erwin Trowbridge
Sheena Easton: Act One1983
As Self (uncredited)
The Best of Johnny Carson2010
As Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special1986
As Self
TMDb 9.0 / 10
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show2020
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Stuart Little
Stuart Little1966
As Narrator (voice)
Game Changers2018
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain2023
As Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas2008
As Self
Carnival Nights1968
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Swingin' A's2017
As Self (archive footage)
Carson Country2006
Finster2022
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom1992
As Himself
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Lucy's Really Lost Moments1956
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front1977
As Himself
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Llyn Foulkes One Man Band2013
As Himself
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents1996
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.3 / 10
A Love Letter to Jack Benny1981
As Himself
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night1994
As Self - Host
Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary
Untitled Joan Rivers DocumentaryRelease date TBA
As Self (archive footage)
6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote2024
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Johnny Goes Home1982
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Whales!
Whales!1987
As Narrator
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!1994
As Self - Host
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians2007
The Great Toilet Paper Scare2020
As Himself
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' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell1994
As Self - Host
TMDb 8.0 / 10
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