Johnny Carson

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Johnny Carson

Carson in May 1957
Born John William Carson
October 23, 1925
Flag of the United States.svg Corning, Iowa, USA
Died January 23, 2005 (age 79)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse Joan Wolcott (19491963)
Joanne Copeland (19631972)
Joanna Holland (19721983)
Alexis Maas (19872005, his death)
Website
www.johnnycarson.com

John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925January 23, 2005) was an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

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Preceded by
Jack Paar
Host of The Tonight Show
1962 – 1992
Succeeded by
Jay Leno