Johnny Carson

TV Show Host

Birthday October 23, 1925

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Corning, IA

DEATH DATE Jan 23, 2005 (79)

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About

Also known as the king of late-night television, he was the Emmy-winning face of NBC's Tonight show from 1962 to 1992.

Before Fame

He worked as a magician and served in the United States Army.

Trivia

He was a television host and comedian for 30 years and interviewed many celebrities.

Family Life

He got married four times: first to Jody Morrill Wolcott on October 1, 1949, whom he had three sons with. He then was married to Joanne Copeland on August 17, 1963, to Joanna Holland on September 30, 1972, and finally to Alexis Maas on June 20, 1987. He spent the last years of his life on his yacht.

Associated With

David Letterman has remarked that he was influenced by his style of late show hosting.

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Johnny Carson Highlights
Johnny Carson Highlights