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Jack Carson
John Elmer Carson, better known as Jack Carson, was a Canadian-born American film actor who had a prolific career in the movie industry spanning from the 1930s to 1960s. He often played comedic roles and was especially known for his performances in films of the 1940s and 1950s. Two of his most famous works include 'The Strawberry Blonde' (1941) with James Cagney and 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (1944) with Cary Grant. However, he didn't limit himself to one genre, appearing in dramas such as 'A Star is Born' (1954) and 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' (1958).
Jack Carson was born in Carman, Manitoba, and later moved to the United States, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1949. Despite his early roles in stage productions being influenced by his size, he soon turned to vaudeville with partner Dave Willock, before later transitioning to radio. His radio work led to the making of a name for himself in the film industry. His contributions to the television and radio industry were recognized when he received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: John Elmer Carson
Born: Carman, Manitoba, Canada
Citizenship: Canada, United States
Birthday: October 27, 1910
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1937-1962
Children: 2
Spouses: Elizabeth Lindy, Kay St. Germain Wells, Lola Albright, Sandra Jolley
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Movies Featuring Jack Carson
A Star Is Born
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Ain't Misbehavin'
Mildred Pierce
Romance on the High Seas
The Strawberry Blonde
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Going Hollywood: The ’30s
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Phffft
Love and Learn
Shine on Harvest Moon
Two Guys from Milwaukee
Blues in the Night
April Showers
The Road to Victory
Two Guys from Texas
A Star Is Born World Premiere
My Dream Is Yours
Arsenic and Old Lace
John Loves Mary
Love Crazy
Always Together
Love Thy Neighbor
Breakdowns of 1941
Queen of the Mob
Okay for Sound
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Lucky Partners
The Bottom of the Bottle
Roughly Speaking
Typhoon
The Doughgirls
Breakdowns of 1942
High Flyers
The Tattered Dress
Crashing Hollywood
The Bramble Bush
The Good Humor Man
Having Wonderful Time
The Saint in New York
Larceny, Inc.
Red Garters
Breakdowns of 1944
Food and Magic
Stand-In
Stage Door
Carefree
The Male Animal
Shooting High
Night Spot
So You Want to Be in Pictures
This Marriage Business
Circus of Horrors
The Tarnished Angels
Law of the Underworld
Vivacious Lady
One More Tomorrow
She’s Got Everything
I Take This Woman
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Go Chase Yourself
Maid’s Night Out
Everybody’s Doing It
Princess O’Rourke
Gentleman Jim
It’s a Great Feeling
Bright Leaf
You Only Live Once
The Hard Way
Navy Blues
Hollywood Canteen
Condemned Women
Music for Madame
On Again—Off Again
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
Fifth Avenue Girl
The Shining Future
Wings for the Eagle
Sammy, the Way-Out Seal
The Time, The Place and The Girl
Rally ’Round the Flag, Boys!
Dangerous When Wet
Career Timeline
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1954
A Star Is Born
Phffft
Charlie Nelson
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Self - Host
Red Garters
Jason Carberry
1947
Love and Learn
Jingles Collins
Always Together
Bill (uncredited)
So You Want to Be in Pictures
Man Giving Directions (uncredited)
1946
Two Guys from Milwaukee
Buzz Williams
Okay for Sound
One More Tomorrow
Patrick 'Pat' Regan
The Time, The Place and The Girl
Jeff Howard
1944
Shine on Harvest Moon
The Great Georgetti
The Road to Victory
Jack Carson (uncredited)
Arsenic and Old Lace
Officer Patrick O'Hara
The Doughgirls
Arthur Halstead
Breakdowns of 1944
Self
Hollywood Canteen
Self
The Shining Future
Self
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Self
Food and Magic
Princess O’Rourke
Dave Campbell
The Hard Way
Albert Runkel
1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
Larceny, Inc.
Jeff Randolph
The Male Animal
Joe Ferguson
Gentleman Jim
Walter Lawrie
Wings for the Eagle
Brad Maple
1941
The Strawberry Blonde
Blues in the Night
Leo Powell
Love Crazy
Ward Willoughby
Breakdowns of 1941
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Allen Brice
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Chuck
Navy Blues
'Buttons' Johnson
1940
Love Thy Neighbor
Policeman
Queen of the Mob
Agent Ross Waring
Lucky Partners
Frederick Harper
Typhoon
Mate
Shooting High
Gabby Cross
I Take This Woman
Joe
1938
Crashing Hollywood
Dickson
Having Wonderful Time
Emil Beatty
The Saint in New York
Red Jenks
Carefree
Connors
Night Spot
Shallen
This Marriage Business
"Candid" Perry
Law of the Underworld
Henchman Johnny
Vivacious Lady
Waiter Captain
Go Chase Yourself
Warren Miles
Maid’s Night Out
Rollercoaster Ride Attendant (uncredited)
Everybody’s Doing It
Detective Lieutenant
Condemned Women
Plainclothes Policeman
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
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