John Elmer Carson 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 and Arsenic and Old Lace . He also acted in dramas such as Mildred Pierce , A Star is Born , and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof . He worked for RKO and MGM , but most of his notable work was for Warner Bros.
John Elmer Carson 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 and Arsenic and Old Lace . He also acted in dramas such as Mildred Pierce , A Star is Born , and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof . He worked for RKO and MGM , but most of his notable work was for Warner Bros.
His success in radio led to the start of a lucrative film career. During the 1930s, as vaudeville declined from increased competition from radio and the movies, Willock and Carson sought work in Hollywood. Carson initially landed bit roles at RKO Radio Pictures in films such as Bringing Up Baby , starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.