On December 13, 2025, John Carpenter is currently ranked #1,131 among the most popular actors online with 4,098 daily Wikipedia pageviews. John Carpenter is currently trending online. The most popular works John Carpenter has appeared in include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV) and The Thing (movie).
John Carpenter Popularity History
Wikipedia popularity rank over the last 30 days
| Date | Rank | Pageviews |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | #1,131 | 4,098 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | #2,811 | 2,024 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | #2,914 | 2,001 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | #2,754 | 2,089 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | #2,703 | 2,221 |
| Dec 7, 2025 | #2,587 | 2,557 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | #2,626 | 2,407 |
Top TV Shows - John Carpenter
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Popularity:#157TV ShowSelf • 1 epThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert is a late-night television talk show hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert. It airs on CBS and incorporates a mix of celebrity interviews, humorous monologues, and musical performances. The show continues the tradition of the Late Show franchise and is taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. With a focus on current events and satire, particularly in politics, it offers a comedic take on the day's news and cultural moments.3.9Moderate - 2

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
Popularity:#2,038TV ShowSelf • 1 epJohn Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. is a live television event that features comedian John Mulaney exploring the city of Los Angeles during a unique week when numerous comedians gather in the city.0.1Low
Top Movies - John Carpenter
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The Thing
Popularity:#348MovieNorwegian (video footage) (uncredited)The Thing is a 1982 American science fiction horror film about a group of American researchers in Antarctica who must battle a shape-shifting extraterrestrial life-form that threatens their survival.0.9Low - 2

They Live
Popularity:#1,236MovieVoice That Says 'Sleep'They Live is a 1988 American science fiction film directed by John Carpenter, featuring Roddy Piper as a drifter who exposes aliens manipulating society through subliminal messages.0.4Low - 3

Escape from New York
Popularity:#1,576MovieSecret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin PlayerEscape from New York is a 1981 American science fiction action film directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell. The story follows ex-soldier Snake Plissken on a mission to save the President from a maximum security prison in Manhattan.0.3Low - 4

Big Trouble in Little China
Popularity:#1,866MovieWorker in Chinatown (uncredited)Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 American fantasy action-comedy film about truck driver Jack Burton helping his friend rescue his fiancée from bandits in San Francisco's Chinatown.0.3Low - 5

The Fog
Popularity:#2,128MovieBennettThe Fog is a 1980 American supernatural horror film directed by John Carpenter, featuring a mysterious glowing fog that brings vengeful ghosts to a small coastal town in Northern California.0.2Low - 6

Starman
Popularity:#2,648MovieMan in Helicopter (uncredited)Starman is a 1984 American science fiction romance drama film about an alien who clones a human body and embarks on a journey with a young widow across the United States.0.2Low - 7

Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Popularity:#4,280MovieHelicopter PilotMemoirs of an Invisible Man is a 1992 American comedy-drama film directed by John Carpenter. The movie follows the story of a stock analyst who becomes invisible after a strange accident and must evade a dangerous CIA official while adapting to his unseen existence.0.1Low - 8

Studio 666
Popularity:#5,286MovieEngineerStudio 666 is a horror-comedy film that follows a group of friends who decide to explore an abandoned movie studio rumored to be haunted. As they venture deeper into the studio, they encounter bizarre and supernatural occurrences, leading to a series of comedic and thrilling situations. The film combines elements of horror and comedy to create a unique and entertaining experience for viewers.0.1Low - 9

The Silence of the Hams
Popularity:#6,838MovieTrenchcoat Man / GimpThe Silence of the Hams is a 1994 comedy thriller film that parodies popular thriller and horror movies, primarily The Silence of the Lambs and Psycho.0.0Low







