Movies with johnny carson

Legendary actor Johnny Carson may be best known for his iconic late-night hosting gig, but his talents extended far beyond the talk show format. Carson's versatility and magnetic screen presence shone through in a diverse array of dramatic and comedic roles throughout his illustrious film career. From the dark psychological thriller Breakdown to the heartwarming John Candy biopic I Like Me, Carson demonstrated a remarkable range that defied easy categorization. He effortlessly slipped between playing real-life figures like Truman Capote and crafting wholly original characters, imbuing each performance with his signature wit and charisma. Whether he was portraying a man on the edge in Bad Hostage or bringing to life the whimsical world of Butterfly in the Sky, Carson's ability to captivate audiences was unparalleled. But Carson's true genius lay in his talent for elevating even the most mundane material, as seen in his turns in films like The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain and The Many Faces of Jim Carey. With an impeccable comedic timing honed from decades in the entertainment industry, Carson elevated these projects, showcasing his skills as a versatile character actor and cementing his status as a true icon of American cinema.

Movies with Johnny Carson

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Breakdown: 1975 (2025)

John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote (2024)

Bad Hostage (2024)

Butterfly in the Sky (2024)

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

Luther: Never Too Much (2024)

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. (2023)

The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain (2023)

The Many Faces of Jim Carey (2023)

Finster (2022)

Lucy and Desi (2022)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

The Capote Tapes (2021)

Untold: Caitlyn Jenner (2021)

Audrey (2020)

My Darling Vivian (2020)

The Great Toilet Paper Scare (2020)

The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show (2020)

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads (2019)

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)

Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

Game Changers (2018)

The Front Runner (2018)

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)

The Swingin' A's (2017)

This Is Bob Hope... (2017)

Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)

Life Itself (2014)

Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker (2014)

The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014)

Behind the Candelabra (2013)

Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013)

Llyn Foulkes One Man Band (2013)

Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story (2013)

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013)

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

The Best of Johnny Carson (2010)

The Minnie Riperton Story (2009)

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas (2008)

Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains (2007)

The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians (2007)

Carson Country (2006)

The Best of Carson, Volume 1 (2006)

Seinfeld: How It Began (2004)

Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer (2003)

Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection (2003)

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002)

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 (2001)

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 (2001)

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)

The Newton Boys (1998)

Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents (1996)

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny! (1994)

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs! (1994)

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night (1994)

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell (1994)

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom (1992)

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987)

Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (1987)

Whales! (1987)

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special (1986)

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special (1986)

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines (1986)

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985)

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983)

Sheena Easton: Act One (1983)

Johnny Goes Home (1982)

A Love Letter to Jack Benny (1981)

Lucy Moves to NBC (1980)

Mickey's 50 (1978)

Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front (1977)

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976)