Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon

• Full name: James Thomas Fallon, Jr.
• Born: September 19, 1974 (age 48)
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
• Occupation: Comedian, actor, writer, producer, television host
• Years active: 1995–present

Biography

Jimmy Fallon was born on September 19, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of James Fallon, Sr., a businessman, and Gloria Fallon, a homemaker. Fallon has two sisters, Gloria and Catherine. He graduated from Saint Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows, Queens, in 1992. He then attended The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, for two years before dropping out to pursue a career in comedy.

Fallon began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1990s. He made his television debut on the show "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) in 1998. He quickly became a popular cast member, known for his impersonations of celebrities such as Adam Sandler, Justin Timberlake, and George W. Bush. Fallon left SNL in 2004 to star in his own sitcom, "The Jimmy Fallon Show." The show was canceled after one season, but Fallon returned to SNL in 2005. He hosted the show from 2006 to 2014.

In 2014, Fallon left SNL to host "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." The show has been a huge success, winning numerous awards, including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. Fallon is known for his energetic personality and his ability to make his guests feel comfortable. He has also been praised for his musical talents.

Personal life

Fallon married Nancy Juvonen in 2007. They have two daughters, Winnie and Frances. Fallon is a Roman Catholic.

Awards and nominations

Fallon has won numerous awards for his work in television and comedy, including:

• 11 Primetime Emmy Awards
• 2 Peabody Awards
• 1 Grammy Award
• 2 American Comedy Awards
• 1 Golden Globe Award
• 1 People's Choice Award

Filmography

• 2004: Taxi
• 2005: Fever Pitch
• 2006: Doomsday
• 2008: Whip It
• 2010: Grown Ups
• 2011: Friends with Benefits
• 2013: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
• 2014: Coherence
• 2015: Pitch Perfect 2
• 2016: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
• 2017: The House
• 2018: Tully
• 2019: Murder Mystery
• 2020: The Trial of the Chicago 7
• 2021: Marry Me

Television

• 1998–2004, 2005–2014: Saturday Night Live
• 2002–2003: The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius
• 2004: The Jimmy Fallon Show
• 2006–2014: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
• 2014–present: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Discography

• 2012: Blow Your Pants Off (with The Roots)
• 2016: Live in Brooklyn (with The Roots)