Cory Carson: Who Is Johnny Carson’s Son?

Cory Carson is the son of the late American television host, comedian, writer, and producer John William Carson best known as Johnny Carson. Cory’s father Johnny is best known for hosting The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). The show has been ranked as one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

Cory Carson: Bio Summary

How Old Is Johnny Carson’s Son, Cory Carson?

Cory Carson was born in the year 1953, according to his father’s Wikipedia page. As of 2023, Cory is 70 years old. His father is John William Carson aka Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) and his mother is Jody Morrill Wolcott. His father was a television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the youngest of three.

Cory Carson has two older brothers, Christopher ‘Kit’ Carson (b. 1951) and Richard ‘Ricky’ Carson (b. 1952). His brother Christopher has worked as a professional golfer for years while his brother Richard was into photography. Unfortunately, Richard’s life was cut short after he passed away on June 21, 1991, in a car accident.

Cory Carson and his siblings reportedly had a strained relationship with their father Johnny Carson. Johnny had devoted his time to his showbiz career. “All of Johnny’s kids suffered because of his devotion to his career. Maybe that was his first love,” former Tonight Show writer Mike Barrie once said. However, after Richard died “Johnny was unable to do the show for a while.”

Cory’s paternal grandparents were Ruth Elizabeth (Hook) Carson (1901–1985) and Homer Lloyd “Kit” Carson (1899–1983), a power company manager. Information regarding Cory’s education is not in the limelight. The names of the high schools or colleges he attended are unknown. His qualifications are also not known.

Cory Carson Is A Guitarist And Songwriter

Johnny Carson’s son Cory Carson is a guitarist and songwriter. He has written some songs and has recorded several albums throughout 2003 and 2004. He is known for songs including Never Can Say Goodbye, Here’s That Rainy Day, Catalonian Songs, and The Shadow Of Your Smile. Cory has also worked as an additional crew for some television series.

Cory Carson served as a stage manager for “Card Sharks”, “Blockbusters”, “Password Plus”, and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. He has also appeared as a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. His father Johnny Carson was the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Johnny has worked as a writer for The Red Skelton Hour, Carson’s Coffee Break, and Johnny Goes Home.

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Cory’s father Johnny appeared in the film Looking for Love. He has appeared in TV series such as Here’s Lucy, Night Court, Newhart, and Dem Tinseltown Homiez, the Hollywood Guys. He retired from show business in 1992 and stepped down as host of The Tonight Show. He reportedly played tennis throughout his retirement.

Cory Carson’s Wife

Cory Carson has kept his personal life away from the spotlight. It is unknown if he has ever been married before or not. His parents Johnny Carson and Jody Morrill Wolcott were married on October 1, 1949, in North Platte, Nebraska. They got divorced on May 25, 1963. It has been said that both Johnny and Jody’s infidelities ended their marriage.

Johnny Carson then got married to Joanne Copeland on August 17, 1963, but their marriage ended on June 21, 1972. Johnny also married Joanna Holland and their marriage lasted from September 30, 1972, until they got divorced in 1985. Johnny who didn’t give up on marriage, married Alexis Maas on June 20, 1987.

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Johnny Carson and Alexis Maas were married until Johnny passed away. Johnny died on January 23, 2005, at age 79, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He died of respiratory failure arising from emphysema. He was cremated, and the ashes were given to his wife, Alexis. No public memorial service was held. Several well-known personalities paid their tributes to him.