Jack CarsonFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Elmer "Jack" Carson (October 27, 1910 – January 2, 1963) was a Canadian-born, American film actor, with a film career spanning the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Though he was primarily used in supporting roles for comic relief, his work in films such as MildredFilmographyCat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (1958)The Tarnished Angels (1957)The Tattered Dress (1957)A Star Is Born (1954)Phffft (1954)Dangerous When Wet (1953)Bright Leaf (1950)It's a Great Feeling (1949)My Dream Is Yours (1949)Romance on the High Seas (1948)Mildred Pierce (1945)Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)Hollywood Canteen (1944)The Hard Way (1943)Princess O'Rourke (1943)Gentleman Jim (1942)Larceny, Inc (1942)The Male Animal (1942)Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941)The Strawberry Blonde (1941)The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941)Love Crazy (1941)Blues in the Night (1941)Lucky Partners (1940)Vivacious Lady (1938)Carefree (1938)The Saint in New York (1938)Having Wonderful Time (1938)Stand-In (1937)