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John David Carson

John David Carson

6 movies on Netflix

Biography

John David Carson was an American actor whose career moved from cartoon voice work to live-action film and television. Born in North Hollywood, California, he began with television commercials and did voice work for Hanna-Barbera, playing Dino Boy on Space Ghost from 1966 to 1968. He made his feature debut in Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971), then appeared in The Day of the Dolphin (1973) with George C. Scott, Stay Hungry (1976), which also featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeff Bridges, and Sally Field, and lower-budget films such as Creature from Black Lake (1976), Empire of the Ants (1977), and The Fifth Floor (1978). On television he had roles in Hawaii Five-O and Charlie's Angels and played Jay Spence on Falcon Crest. His last film appearance was Pretty Woman (1990). He died in 2009.

57years old at death

Born March 6, 1952North Hollywood
Died October 27, 2009Las Vegas
Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20

Movie Career

Films: 6
Career span: 7 years1971 to 1978

Genres

Drama50%, 3 films
Thriller50%, 3 films
Comedy33%, 2 films
Horror33%, 2 films
Mystery33%, 2 films

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First role
Carson's first job was voicing Dino Boy and Todd in 18 episodes of Space Ghost from 1966 to 1968, and he was billed as Johnny Carson.
About the name
When Carson began his Hollywood career, a dispute with Johnny Carson over their shared name led him to go by John David Carson.

John David Carson movies on Netflix

The Fifth Floor1978IMDb rating 5.1as Ronnie Denton
Empire of the Ants1977IMDb rating 4.4as Joe Morrison
Creature from Black Lake1976IMDb rating 5.1as Rives
Stay Hungry1976IMDb rating 5.6as Halsey
The Day of the Dolphin1973IMDb rating 6.0as Larry - Research Team
Pretty Maids All in a Row1971IMDb rating 6.1as Ponce de Leon Harper

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

Empire of the Ants1977 Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fias Joe Morrison
IMDb rating 4.46.2K votes
Pretty Maids All in a Row1971 Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thrilleras Ponce de Leon Harper
IMDb rating 6.13.2K votes
Creature from Black Lake1976as Rives
IMDb rating 5.12.0K votes
The Day of the Dolphin1973as Larry - Research Team
IMDb rating 6.03.9K votes
The Fifth Floor1978as Ronnie Denton
IMDb rating 5.1784 votes
Stay Hungry1976as Halsey
IMDb rating 5.65.7K votes

Worked with

John David Carson shares two films with Robert Englund, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

Robert Englund

Dennis Fimple

Jeff Bridges

Ed Begley Jr.

Roddy McDowall

Keenan WynnBert I. GordonDirector, 1 film

Bob RafelsonDirector, 1 film Mike NicholsDirector, 1 film

Films together

Robert Englund2 films together, 1976 to 1978
Robert Englund's page
- The Fifth Floor1978IMDb rating 5.1Carson as Ronnie DentonEnglund as Benny
- Stay Hungry1976IMDb rating 5.6Carson as HalseyEnglund as Franklin
Dennis Fimple2 films together, 1976
Dennis Fimple's page
- Creature from Black Lake1976IMDb rating 5.1Carson as RivesFimple as Pahoo
- Stay Hungry1976IMDb rating 5.6Carson as HalseyFimple as Bubba
Jeff Bridges1 film together, 1976
Jeff Bridges's page
- Stay Hungry1976IMDb rating 5.6Carson as HalseyBridges as Craig Blake
Ed Begley Jr.1 film together, 1976
Ed Begley Jr.'s page
- Stay Hungry1976IMDb rating 5.6Carson as HalseyBegley as Lester
Roddy McDowall1 film together, 1971
Roddy McDowall's page
- Pretty Maids All in a Row1971IMDb rating 6.1Carson as Ponce de Leon HarperMcDowall as Mr. Proffer
Keenan Wynn1 film together, 1971
Keenan Wynn's page
- Pretty Maids All in a Row1971IMDb rating 6.1Carson as Ponce de Leon HarperWynn as Chief John Poldaski
Bert I. GordonDirector, 1 film, 1977
All films by Bert I. Gordon
- Empire of the Ants1977IMDb rating 4.4Carson as Joe Morrison
Bob RafelsonDirector, 1 film, 1976
All films by Bob Rafelson
- Stay Hungry1976IMDb rating 5.6Carson as Halsey
Mike NicholsDirector, 1 film, 1973
All films by Mike Nichols
- The Day of the Dolphin1973IMDb rating 6.0Carson as Larry - Research Team

Online

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