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.

Johnny Carson

Acting Born October 23, 1925 – Died January 23, 2005 Corning, Iowa, USA

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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self - Host

The Simpsons

Johnny Carson (voice)

Cheers

Johnny Carson

What's My Line?

Self

Tony Awards

Self - Presenter

Get Smart

Herald (uncredited)

Get Smart

Special Guest Conductor

Night Court

Johnny Carson

The Red Skelton Show

Knight Who Makes Point of Order

The Red Skelton Show

Self

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self - Guest Host

Newhart