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Jimmy Fallon

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🇺🇸 United States

American talk show host and comedian (born 1974)

About Jimmy Fallon

James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, television host, actor, singer, writer, and producer, best known for his work in television. Fallon grew up with a love of comedy and music, moving to Los Angeles when he turned 21 to pursue stand-up comedy. He joined the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

During his six years on SNL, Fallon co-hosted the program's Weekend Update segment. He left the show in 2004 to star in films such as Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005). After his film career, Fallon returned to television as the host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC in 2009, where he was noted for a focus on music and video games.

In 2014, he left that show to become the sixth permanent host of The Tonight Show. Fallon has also released two comedy albums and seven books, mainly aimed at children. His accolades include four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.

Quick facts

Known for
Holiday Seasoning, New Year’s Eve Polka (5‐4‐3‐2‐1), Wrap Me Up
Born
1974-09-19
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Bay Ridge
Associated area
United States
Active period
1974-09-19
MusicBrainz description
comedian
Genres
comedy
Music tags
comedy
ISNI
0000000081051395

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