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 has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work is anchored in the Qatsi Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Koyaanisqatsi, Mike Wallace Is Here. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
