Jimmy fallon bio biography
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Jimmy Fallon
American talk show host and comedian (born )
James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, ) is an American comedian, television host, actor, singer, writer, and producer. Best known for his work in television, Fallon's breakthrough came during his tenure as a cast member on the NBCsketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from to He was the host of the late-night talk show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from to and became the anchor of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon following his departure from Late Night.
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 Saturday Night Live as a cast member in , fulfilling a lifelong dream. During his six years on SNL, Fallon co-hosted the program's Weekend Update segment. He left the show in to star in films such as Taxi () and Fever Pitch ().
Following his film career, Fallon returned to television as the host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC in , where he became known for his emphasis on music and video games. He moved from that show to become the sixth permanent host of The Tonight Show in In addition to his television work, he has released two comedy albums and seven books, mainly aimed at children.
Early life
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Who Is Jimmy Fallon?
Late-night host and comic Jimmy Fallon first started performing stand-up comedy in high school and later dropped out of college to pursue his comedy career. In , Fallon landed his dream job, joining the cast of Saturday Night Live. A subsequent attempt at a big-screen career stalled, but the comedian found success as host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon beginning in He debuted as the new host of the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 17,
Early Years
Comedian and actor James Thomas Fallon Jr. was born on September 19, , in Brooklyn, New York. He was a Saturday Night Live enthusiast since childhood, and the caption for his photo in his 8th grade yearbook read: "Most likely to replace David Letterman." He attended the College of St. Rose in Albany before dropping out just shy of graduation to pursue a career in comedy in Los Angeles, California.
'Saturday Night Live'
In the late s, Fallon moved back to New York and fulfilled a lifelong dream with the chance to audition for his favorite show, Saturday Night Live. Meeting with co-creator and producer Lorne Michaels, Fallon won him over with his impression of Adam Sandler. He joined the show's cast for the season, which also featured Will Ferrell, Tracy
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