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Jack Carson
Catalogued films 68Actor 68
John Elmer Carson (October 27, 1910 – January 2, 1963) 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 also acted in dramas such as Mildred Pierce (1945), A Star is Born (1954), and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). He worked for RKO and MGM (where he was cast opposite Myrna Loy and William Powell in Love Crazy, 1941), but most of his notable work was for Warner Bros.
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I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Sammy, the Way-Out Seal
Who Killed Julie Greer?
The Bramble Bush
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
The Tarnished Angels
Three Men on a Horse
The Tattered Dress
Magnificent Roughnecks
The Bottom of the Bottle
Phffft
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Red Garters
Dangerous When Wet
The Groom Wore Spurs
Mister Universe
Bright Leaf
It's a Great Feeling
My Dream Is Yours
John Loves Mary
Romance on the High Seas
So You Want to Be in Pictures
Two Guys from Milwaukee
One More Tomorrow
Mildred Pierce
Breakdowns of 1944
Hollywood Canteen
The Doughgirls
Arsenic and Old Lace
Make Your Own Bed
Princess O'Rourke
The Hard Way
Breakdowns of 1942
Gentleman Jim
Wings for the Eagle
Larceny, Inc.
The Male Animal
Blues in the Night
Breakdowns of 1941
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Love Crazy
The Strawberry Blonde
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Sandy Gets Her Man
Lucky Partners
Queen of the Mob
Girl in 313
Alias the Deacon
Shooting High
Enemy Agent
Legion of Lost Flyers
Next Time I Marry
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
Carefree
Having Wonderful Time
The Saint in New York
Vivacious Lady
Law of the Underworld
Go Chase Yourself
This Marriage Business
Crashing Hollywood
She's Got Everything
Quick Money
High Flyers
Music for Madame
Too Many Wives