Jimmy Fallon Bio | Wiki
Jimmy Fallon is an American comedian, television host, and actor. He is famous for his work on television as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Fallon also serves as the host of the late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Before that, he hosted Late Night.
Growing up, he had an interest in comedy and music and moved to Los Angeles at 21 to pursue opportunities in stand-up comedy. Later, Fallon became commissioned to join NBC’s Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Jimmy Fallon Age
Fallon was born on September 19, 1974, in Bay Ridge, New York, United States. He is 49 years old.
Jimmy Fallon Height
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft (Approx. 1.83 m).
Jimmy Fallon Family
He was born and raised in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City by his parents Gloria and James Fallon. Fallon’s father served in the Vietnam War and later worked as a machine repairman for IBM in Kingston, New York. He has a sister named Gloria. His father is of half Irish and half German descent, while his mother is of three-quarters Irish and one-quarter Norwegian ancestry.
Jimmy Fallon Wife
Fallon is married to his beautiful wife Nancy Juvonen. The couple celebrated their wedding on December 22, 2007. Together, they share two children Winnie Rose and Frances. Fallon’s family lives in Downtown Manhattan, New York City.
Jimmy Fallon Education
He attended the Roman Catholic school St. Mary of the Snow. Later, Fallon enrolled at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Growing up, he had an interest in comedy and music and moved to Los Angeles at 21 to pursue opportunities in stand-up comedy. Later, Fallon became commissioned to join NBC’s Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Jimmy Fallon Show | The Tonight Show
From 2009–2014, Fallon served as the host of Late Night on NBC. While there, he became known for his emphasis on music and video games. Later, in 2014, he moved from the program and became the sixth permanent host of the long-running The Tonight Show, succeeding Jay Leno. The show is now called The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Additionally, the show also stars sidekick and announcer Steve Higgins and house band The Roots. It opens with Fallon’s topical monologue, then transitions into comedic sketches/games, ending with guest interviews and musical performances. Moreover, the show has been nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two.
Jimmy Fallon Band Of Brothers | Movies
In 2001, Fallon played 2nd Lt. George C. Rice in Band of Brothers on the episode Crossroads. Band of Brothers is an American war drama miniseries based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose’s 1992 non-fiction book of the same name.
Taxi (2004).
Fever Pitch (2005).
Almost Famous (2000).
Ew With Jimmy Fallon
“Ew!” is a song by Fallon featuring American rapper will.i.am. It is based on a sketch from The Tonight Show, in which he and guests play teenage girls constantly disgusted by things around them. Some of the guests he has hosted include, Ariana Grande, John Cina, and Nicole Kidman among others.
Tickets To Jimmy Fallon
Free tickets to see a taping of The Tonight Show can be reserved by going to: Tonightshowtix.com. While Standby cards are available in the Shop at NBC Studios, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Jimmy Fallon SNL
Fallon became commissioned to join NBC’s Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He remained on SNL for six years between 1998 and 2004, co-hosting the program’s Weekend Update segment. However, he left the program for the film industry.
Jimmy Fallon Trump
On September 15, 2016, Fallon hosted Donald Trump on The Tonight Show during the U.S. presidential election. Following the interview, Fallon was criticized by some media critics and viewers on social media for the uncontroversial questions he asked of Trump. In March 2017, he apologized for the interview, saying:
“I didn’t do it to humanize him. I almost did it to minimize him, I didn’t think that would be a compliment … After this happened, I was devastated. I didn’t mean anything by it. I was just trying to have fun.”
Jimmy Fallon Book
In addition to his television work, Fallon has authored two comedy albums and seven books, mainly aimed at children. He released a book comprising e-mail exchanges with his sister Gloria, titled I Hate This Place: A Pessimist’s Guide to Life. His third book, Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada, a children’s book, was released in June 2015.
Jimmy Fallon Net Worth
He earns his wealth as a comedian, television host, and actor. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Fallon’s estimated net worth is $60 million.
Where Is Jimmy Fallon The Fallon Show
Fallon’s show airs weeknights at 11:34:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. He is famous for his work on television as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Fallon also serves as the host of the late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Before that, he hosted Late Night.
Fallon’s Social Media Handle
Twitter: @jimmyfallon