Biography
John Elmer Carson, known as Jack Carson, was a Canadian-born American film actor. Carson often played the role of comedic friend in films of the 1940s and 1950s, including The Strawberry Blonde (1941) with James Cagney and Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) with Cary Grant. He appeared in such dramas as Mildred Pierce (1945), A Star Is Born (1954), and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). He worked for RKO and MGM, but most of his notable work was for Warner Bros.
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Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography43 titles
The Twilight Zone
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Mildred Pierce
Arsenic and Old Lace
Bonanza
Bringing Up Baby
Hollywood Canteen
Next Time I Marry
Gentleman Jim
Destry Rides Again
A Star Is Born
Larceny, Inc
You Only Live Once
Stage Door
What's My Line?
The Strawberry Blonde
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Shooting High
Fifth Avenue Girl
Vivacious Lady
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Tarnished Angels
Love Crazy
Thriller
Lux Video Theatre
Romance on the High Seas
My Dream Is Yours
Stand-In
Sammy, the Way-Out Seal
The Bob Cummings Show
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Blues in the Night
Phffft
Dangerous When Wet
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Bright Leaf
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Red Garters
The Groom Wore Spurs
John Loves Mary