Johnny Carson

Acting

Born 1925-10-23 · died 2005-01-23 · Corning, Iowa, USA

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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.

Known for

Jeff Dunham: Talking HeadsThe Best of Carson, Volume 1Jack Benny: Comedy in BloomKraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday SpecialMickey's 50Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home FrontFrank Sinatra SpectacularButterfly in the SkyE! True Hollywood StoryThe Simpsons