Johnny Carson: movies and TV shows
Johnny Carson has 151 credits in the archive: 98 films and 53 TV series, from 1948 to 2026. Highest rated: Mr. President (8.3/10).
Career timeline
1948 – 2026 · busiest year: 1968 (8 credits)
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Full filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type | Rating | Age then |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Soccer's American Dream | Self (archive footage) | TV | — | 100 |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me | Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage) | Film | 7.8 | 99 |
| 2025 | Breakdown: 1975 | Self - Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage) | Film | 6.8 | 99 |
| 2025 | Raise the Flags: 50 Years of Buccaneers Football | Self (archive footage) | TV | 7.0 | 99 |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.9 | 98 |
| 2024 | Butterfly in the Sky | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.3 | 98 |
| 2024 | Luther: Never Too Much | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 98 |
| 2024 | 6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 98 |
| 2024 | Bad Hostage | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.0 | 98 |
| 2023 | Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields | Self (archive footage) | TV | 7.4 | 97 |
| 2023 | The Many Faces of Jim Carrey | Self (Archive Footage) | Film | 7.2 | 97 |
| 2023 | Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 97 |
| 2023 | The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 97 |
| 2022 | Untold: Caitlyn Jenner | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.7 | 96 |
| 2022 | Lucy and Desi | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.1 | 96 |
| 2022 | Finster | Film | — | 96 | |
| 2021 | Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.4 | 95 |
| 2021 | The Capote Tapes | Self (archive footage) | Film | 5.9 | 95 |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.1 | 94 |
| 2020 | Audrey | Self - TV Host (archive footage) | Film | 7.1 | 94 |
| 2020 | The Sounds of Baseball | Self (archive footage) | TV | — | 94 |
| 2020 | The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show | Self (archive footage) | Film | 5.9 | 94 |
| 2020 | The Great Toilet Paper Scare | Himself | Film | — | 94 |
| 2019 | Biography: Comedy Icons | Self | TV | — | 93 |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.5 | 93 |
| 2019 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.6 | 93 |
| 2019 | Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads | Self (archive footage) | Film | 10.0 | 93 |
| 2018 | The Front Runner | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Film | 5.9 | 92 |
| 2018 | Won't You Be My Neighbor? | Self - TV Host (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 92 |
| 2018 | Game Changers | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.4 | 92 |
| 2017 | The Nineties | Self (archive footage) | TV | 6.9 | 91 |
| 2017 | There's... Johnny! | Self (archive footage) | TV | 6.4 | 91 |
| 2017 | Whitney: Can I Be Me | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Film | 6.5 | 91 |
| 2017 | Jerry Before Seinfeld | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.8 | 91 |
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 91 |
| 2017 | The Swingin' A's | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 91 |
| 2015 | The Seventies | Self (archive footage) | TV | 7.4 | 89 |
| 2014 | Life Itself | Self - TV Host (archive footage) | Film | 7.5 | 88 |
| 2014 | Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.0 | 88 |
| 2014 | The Battered Bastards of Baseball | Himself (Archive Footage) | Film | 7.4 | 88 |
| 2013 | Behind the Candelabra | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Film | 6.6 | 87 |
| 2013 | Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story | Self (Archive Footage) | Film | 7.0 | 87 |
| 2013 | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.1 | 87 |
| 2013 | Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.7 | 87 |
| 2013 | Llyn Foulkes One Man Band | Himself | Film | 7.7 | 87 |
| 2012 | Johnny Carson: King of Late Night | Self | Film | 7.8 | 86 |
| 2010 | The Best of Johnny Carson | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 84 |
| 2009 | The Minnie Riperton Story | (archive footage) | Film | — | 83 |
| 2008 | Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas | Self | Film | — | 82 |
| 2007 | Jimmy Carter Man from Plains | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.5 | 81 |
| 2007 | The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians | Film | — | 81 | |
| 2006 | The Best of Carson, Volume 1 | Film | 10.0 | 80 | |
| 2006 | Carson Country | Film | — | 80 | |
| 2006 | Carson Country | Film | — | 80 | |
| 2004 | Seinfeld: How It Began | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.8 | 78 |
| 2003 | Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 77 |
| 2003 | Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.8 | 77 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 76 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s | Film | — | 76 | |
| 2001 | 50 Years of NBC Late Night | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 75 |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 75 |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 75 |
| 1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts | Self - Roastee (archive footage) | Film | 6.5 | 72 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | TV | 8.2 | 70 | |
| 1996 | Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents | Self (archive footage) | Film | 8.3 | 70 |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.4 | 68 |
| 1994 | Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell | Self - Host | Film | 8.0 | 68 |
| 1994 | Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs! | Self - Host | Film | — | 68 |
| 1994 | Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny! | Self - Host | Film | — | 68 |
| 1994 | Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night | Self - Host | Film | — | 68 |
| 1992 | Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | Self | Film | 7.0 | 66 |
| 1992 | Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom | Himself | Film | 9.0 | 66 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Johnny Carson (voice) | TV | 8.0 | 63 |
| 1987 | Mr. President | TV | 8.3 | 61 | |
| 1987 | It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration | Himself - Guest | Film | 7.0 | 61 |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self | Film | 6.5 | 61 |
| 1987 | Whales! | Narrator | Film | — | 61 |
| 1987 | Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour | Self | Film | 7.0 | 61 |
| 1986 | Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special | Self | Film | 9.0 | 60 |
| 1986 | TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines | Self | Film | — | 60 |
| 1986 | The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special | Himself | Film | 8.0 | 60 |
| 1985 | The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There | Film | — | 59 | |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers | Self (archive footage) | Film | 2.0 | 59 |
| 1984 | Night Court | Johnny Carson | TV | 7.3 | 58 |
| 1983 | Koyaanisqatsi | Self (archive footage) | Film | 7.9 | 57 |
| 1983 | Sheena Easton: Act One | Self (uncredited) | Film | — | 57 |
| 1983 | George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business | Self | Film | 8.0 | 57 |
| 1982 | Cheers | Johnny Carson | TV | 7.6 | 56 |
| 1982 | Newhart | TV | 7.1 | 56 | |
| 1982 | Johnny Goes Home | Self | Film | 8.0 | 56 |
| 1982 | Johnny Goes Home | Film | 8.0 | 56 | |
| 1981 | Lewis & Clark | TV | 6.0 | 55 | |
| 1981 | A Love Letter to Jack Benny | Himself | Film | — | 55 |
| 1980 | Lucy Moves to NBC | Self | Film | 3.3 | 54 |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors | Self | TV | 7.4 | 52 |
| 1978 | Mickey's 50 | Self | Film | 9.0 | 52 |
| 1977 | Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front | Himself | Film | 9.0 | 51 |
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of Comedy | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 50 |
| 1976 | NBC: The First Fifty Years | Self | Film | — | 50 |
| 1976 | Joys | Self | Film | 6.0 | 50 |
| 1976 | CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years | Self | Film | 7.3 | 50 |
| 1972 | Cancel My Reservation | Himself (uncredited) | Film | 6.5 | 46 |
| 1972 | Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking | Self | Film | — | 46 |
| 1971 | Pure Goldie | Self | Film | 8.0 | 45 |
| 1970 | Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles | Self - Host | Film | — | 44 |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy | Johnny Carson | TV | 6.7 | 42 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Self | TV | 6.8 | 42 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | The Mystery Person (uncredited) | TV | 6.8 | 42 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Dick Martin (uncredited) | TV | 6.8 | 42 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Self (uncredited) | TV | 6.8 | 42 |
| 1968 | The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show | Self | TV | 8.0 | 42 |
| 1968 | The Dean Martin Christmas Show | Self (uncredited) | Film | 7.6 | 42 |
| 1968 | Carnival Nights | Self | Film | 7.0 | 42 |
| 1967 | The Danny Thomas Hour | Narrator | TV | 6.7 | 41 |
| 1966 | Space Ghost and Dino Boy | TV | 7.5 | 40 | |
| 1966 | Stuart Little | Narrator (voice) | Film | — | 40 |
| 1966 | Murder at N.B.C. | Film | — | 40 | |
| 1965 | Get Smart | Herald (uncredited) | TV | 7.9 | 39 |
| 1965 | Get Smart | Special Guest Conductor | TV | 7.9 | 39 |
| 1965 | Frank Sinatra Spectacular | Self - Host | Film | 9.0 | 39 |
| 1964 | Looking for Love | Self | Film | 5.8 | 38 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self - Host | TV | 7.5 | 36 |
| 1961 | You're in the Picture | Himself | TV | — | 35 |
| 1958 | Kraft Music Hall | Self | TV | 5.4 | 32 |
| 1958 | Kraft Music Hall | Self - Host | TV | 5.4 | 32 |
| 1958 | The Dick Clark Show | Self | TV | 6.7 | 32 |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self - Guest Host | TV | 7.5 | 31 |
| 1957 | Three Men on a Horse | Erwin Trowbridge | Film | — | 31 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Presenter | TV | — | 30 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self | TV | 6.2 | 30 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self - Comedian-Quiz Show Host | TV | 6.2 | 30 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self - Guest | TV | 6.2 | 30 |
| 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show | Self | TV | 6.4 | 30 |
| 1956 | Lucy's Really Lost Moments | Self | Film | 6.5 | 30 |
| 1955 | Miss Universe | Host | TV | 6.0 | 29 |
| 1955 | The Johnny Carson Show | Himself | TV | 7.8 | 29 |
| 1955 | The Johnny Carson Show | TV | 7.8 | 29 | |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Self | TV | 7.9 | 28 |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self | TV | 7.0 | 27 |
| 1953 | The United States Steel Hour | TV | 6.3 | 27 | |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show | Knight Who Makes Point of Order | TV | 7.4 | 25 |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show | Self | TV | 7.4 | 25 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? | Self - Mystery Guest | TV | 7.0 | 24 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? | Self | TV | 7.0 | 24 |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show | Self | TV | 7.0 | 24 |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show | The Masked Killer (uncredited). | TV | 7.0 | 24 |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show | Self - Cameo | TV | 7.0 | 24 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program | Johnny Carson | TV | 7.8 | 24 |
| 1949 | The Emmy Awards | Self | TV | 7.9 | 23 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV | 6.8 | 22 |
| Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | — |