Jack Carson
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Elmer "Jack" Carson (October 27, 1910 – January 2, 1963) was a Canadian-born, American film actor, with a film career spanning the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Though he was primarily used in supporting roles for comic relief, his work in films such as Mildred Pierce (1945) and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) displayed his mastery of "straight" dramatic actor roles as well. He worked for RKO and MGM (cast opposite Myrna Loy and William Powell in Love Crazy), but most of his memorable work was for Warner Bros. His trademark character was the wisecracking know-it-all, typically and inevitably undone by his own smug cockiness. Carson initially landed bit roles at RKO Radio Pictures in films such as Bringing Up Baby (1938), starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. An early standout role for Carson was as a mock-drunk undercover G-Man opposite Richard Cromwell in Universal Pictures's anti-Nazi action drama entitled Enemy Agent. This led to contract-player status with Warner Brothers shortly thereafter. While there, he was teamed with Dennis Morgan in a number of films, supposedly to compete with Paramount's popular Bing Crosby - Bob Hope Road to … pictures. Most of his work at Warner Brothers was limited to light comedy work with Morgan, and later Doris Day (who in her autobiography would credit Carson as one of her early Hollywood mentors). Critics generally agree that Carson's best work was in Mildred Pierce (1945), where he played the perpetually scheming Wally Fay opposite Joan Crawford in the title role. Also in 1945, he played the role of Harold Pierson, the second husband of Louise Randall, played by Rosalind Russell, in Roughly Speaking. Another role which won accolades for him was as publicist Matt Libby in A Star is Born (1954). One of his last film roles was as the older brother "Gooper" in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). His TV appearances, extending into the early 1960s, included The Martha Raye Show, The Guy Mitchell Show, and The Polly Bergen Show in 1957; Alcoa Theatre and Bonanza (Season 1, Ep.9: "Mr. Henry Comstock") in 1959; Thriller ("The Big Blackout") in 1960; and The Twilight Zone (Season 2, Ep. 14: "The Whole Truth") in 1961. On February 8, 1960, Carson received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the television and radio industry. The television star is located at 1560 Vine Street, the radio star is at 6361 Hollywood Boulevard. In 1983, after his death, Jack Carson was inducted into the Wisconsin Performing Artists Hall of Fame along with his film pal, Dennis Morgan, who was also from Wisconsin.
Known for
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movieI Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
1989
Self (Archive Footage)
movieJames Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1987
Self (archive footage)
movieGoing Hollywood: The '30s
1984
(archive footage)
movieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
movieSammy, the Way-Out Seal
1962
Harold Sylvester
movieThe Children of Alda Nuova
1962
Frankie Fane
movieWho Killed Julie Greer?
1961
Fairchild
movieKing of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
1961
Timothy W. 'Big Tim' O'Brien
tvThriller
1960
Burt Lewis
movieThe Bramble Bush
1960
Bert Mosley
tvStartime
1959
Albert Maddon
tvThe Twilight Zone
1959
Harvey Hunnicut
tvBonanza
1959
Henry T.P. Comstock
movieRally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
1958
Captain Hoxie
tvAlcoa Theatre
1957
Bert Kennedy / Augie Adams
movieThe Tattered Dress
1957
Sheriff Nick Hoak
tvDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Sundown Smith
movieMagnificent Roughnecks
1956
Bix Decker
movieThe Bottom of the Bottle
1956
Hal Breckinridge
movieArroyo
1955
Lamar Kendall
tvScreen Director's Playhouse
1955
Lamar Kendall
tvAlfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Frankie Fane
movieAin't Misbehavin'
1955
Harold North
tvThe Bob Cummings Show
1955
Jack Carson
moviePhffft
1954
Charlie Nelson
tvThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Harold Sylvester
tvClimax!
1954
Art Shaddick / Eugene Skinner
movieA Star Is Born
1954
Matt Libby
movieA Star Is Born World Premiere
1954
Self - Host
movieRed Garters
1954
Jason Carberry
movieDangerous When Wet
1953
Windy Webbe
tvGeneral Electric Theater
1953
Joe Bushwick
tvThe Ford Television Theatre
1952
Dan Doyle
tvSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Danny Scott / Harry Mauldron / Sid Devlin
movieThe Groom Wore Spurs
1951
Ben Castle
movieMister Universe
1951
Jeff Clayton
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Garrison / John Mulligan
tvThe Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
Self - Host
movieBright Leaf
1950
Chris Malley
movieThe Good Humor Man
1950
Biff Jones
movieIt's a Great Feeling
1949
Jack Carson
movieMy Dream Is Yours
1949
Doug Blake
movieJohn Loves Mary
1949
Fred Taylor
tvStudio One
1948
Harry Breen
movieTwo Guys from Texas
1948
Danny Foster
movieRomance on the High Seas
1948
Peter Virgil
movieApril Showers
1948
Joe Tyme
movieAlways Together
1947
Bill (uncredited)
So You Want to Be in Pictures
1947
Man Giving Directions (uncredited)
movieLove and Learn
1947
Jingles Collins
movieThe Time, The Place and The Girl
1946
Jeff Howard
movieTwo Guys from Milwaukee
1946
Buzz Williams
movieOne More Tomorrow
1946
Patrick 'Pat' Regan
movieMildred Pierce
1945
Wally Fay
movieRoughly Speaking
1945
Harold C. Pierson
movieThe Doughgirls
1944
Arthur Halstead
movieArsenic and Old Lace
1944
Officer Patrick O'Hara
movieMake Your Own Bed
1944
Jerry Curtis
The Road to Victory
1944
Jack Carson (uncredited)
movieShine on Harvest Moon
1944
The Great Georgetti
moviePrincess O'Rourke
1943
Dave Campbell
movieThe Hard Way
1943
Albert Runkel
movieGentleman Jim
1942
Walter Lawrie
movieWings for the Eagle
1942
Brad Maple
movieLarceny, Inc.
1942
Jeff Randolph
movieThe Male Animal
1942
Joe Ferguson
movieBlues in the Night
1941
Leo Powell
movieBreakdowns of 1941
1941
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieNavy Blues
1941
'Buttons' Johnson
movieThe Bride Came C.O.D.
1941
Allen Brice
movieLove Crazy
1941
Ward Willoughby
movieThe Strawberry Blonde
1941
Hugo Barnstead
movieLove Thy Neighbor
1940
Policeman
movieSandy Gets Her Man
1940
Policeman Tom Garrity
movieLucky Partners
1940
Frederick Harper
movieQueen of the Mob
1940
Agent Ross Waring
movieGirl in 313
1940
Police Lt. Pat O'Farrell
movieTyphoon
1940
Mate
movieAlias the Deacon
1940
Sullivan
movieShooting High
1940
Gabby Cross
movieEnemy Agent
1940
Ralph
movieParole Fixer
1940
George Mattison
movieCity of Chance
1940
Narration - Prologue (voice)
movieThe Honeymoon's Over
1939
Tom Donroy
movieDestry Rides Again
1939
Jack Tyndall
movieLegion of Lost Flyers
1939
Larry Barrigan
movieMr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
Sweeney Farrell (uncredited)
movieThe Escape
1939
Chet Warren
movieFifth Avenue Girl
1939
Minnesota (uncredited)
movieThe Kid From Texas
1939
Stanley Brown
movieNext Time I Marry
1938
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
movieCarefree
1938
Connors
movieHaving Wonderful Time
1938
Emil Beatty
movieThe Saint in New York
1938
Red Jenks
movieVivacious Lady
1938
Waiter Captain
movieLaw of the Underworld
1938
Henchman Johnny
movieGo Chase Yourself
1938
Warren Miles
movieThis Marriage Business
1938
"Candid" Perry
movieCondemned Women
1938
Plainclothes Policeman
movieMaid's Night Out
1938
Rollercoaster Ride Attendant (uncredited)
movieNight Spot
1938
Shallen
movieBringing Up Baby
1938
Circus Roustabout (uncredited)
movieEverybody's Doing It
1938
Detective Lieutenant
movieCrashing Hollywood
1938
Dickson
movieShe's Got Everything
1937
Ransome (uncredited)
movieQuick Money
1937
Coach Woodford
movieHarris in the Spring
1937
Taxicab Driver
movieHigh Flyers
1937
Dave Hanlon
movieStand-In
1937
Tom Potts
movieStage Door
1937
Mr. Milbanks
movieMusic for Madame
1937
Assistant Director
movieToo Many Wives
1937
Hodges
movieYou Only Live Once
1937
Attendant in First Gas Station