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James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, actor, television host, singer, writer, and producer. He is known for his work in television as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and as the host of late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and before that Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He grew up with an interest in comedy and music, moving to Los Angeles at 21 to pursue opportunities in stand-up comedy.
He was commissioned to join NBC's Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Fallon remained on SNL for six years between 1998 and 2004, co-hosting the program's Weekend Update segment and becoming a celebrity in the process. He left the program for the film industry, starring in films such as Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005).
Following his film career, Fallon returned to television as the host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC in 2009, where he became well known for his emphasis on music and games. He moved from that program to become the sixth permanent host of the long-running The Tonight Show in 2014. In addition to his television work, Fallon has released two comedy albums and five books.
He was commissioned to join NBC's Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Fallon remained on SNL for six years between 1998 and 2004, co-hosting the program's Weekend Update segment and becoming a celebrity in the process. He left the program for the film industry, starring in films such as Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005).
Following his film career, Fallon returned to television as the host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC in 2009, where he became well known for his emphasis on music and games. He moved from that program to become the sixth permanent host of the long-running The Tonight Show in 2014. In addition to his television work, Fallon has released two comedy albums and five books.
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A Conversation with Jimmy Fallon and Sean Parker
Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Sean Parker, Founders Fund NExTWORK is a one-day, interdisciplinary conference that will feature world-renowned bu...
Good evening my friend Maj Marty Hogan and thank you for making us aware that September 19 is the anniversary of the birth of American comedian, actor, television host, singer, writer, and producer James Thomas Fallon who is known for his work in television as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and as the host of late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and before that Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Sadly he frequently makes fun of the current POTUS.
Hopefully as he ages he may grow wiser.
Happy 44th birthday James Thomas Fallon.
Background from
"Jimmy Fallon Biography
Overview | Mini Bio | Spouse | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (41) | Personal Quotes (8)
Overview
Born September 19, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name James Thomas Fallon Jr.
Height 6' (1.83 m)
Mini Bio
Jimmy Fallon was born in 1974 in Brooklyn, New York, to Gloria (Feeley) and Jimmy Fallon. He is of Irish, German, and Norwegian descent. He was raised in Saugerties, New York, which is in upstate New York. He has performed stand up, impressions and characters across the country, in some of the biggest comedy clubs, such as the Improv (in Los Angeles) and Caroline's Comedy Club (in New York City). He also took acting classes with The Groundlings, an LA-based breeding ground for great comedians. Jimmy joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (1975) as a featured player in September 1998. He has already been called the best SNL player since Phil Hartman, and is popular amongst SNL fans.
Spouse Nancy Juvonen (22 December 2007 - present) ( 2 children)
Trade Mark (3)
Impressions and impersionations of famous celebrities
Sings real life radio songs but changes words to fit different topics, as seen on Saturday Night Live (1975).
Notorious on SNL for forgetting lines and breaking character with laughter
Trivia (41)
1. Was chosen for People Magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors.
2. One sister, Gloria; mother, Gloria (Feeley); father, James Fallon, Sr.
3. Attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY.
4. Lives in Downtown Manhattan, New York City.
5. Was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2002 by People Magazine.
6. Jimmy's parents are from the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.
7. Jimmy's father is of half Irish and half German descent, while Jimmy's mother is of three quarters Irish and one quarter Norwegian ancestry. Jimmy's paternal grandmother, Luise Schalla, was born in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany, while one of Jimmy's maternal great-grandfathers, Hans Hovelsen, was from Fredrikstad, Norway.
8. Spoofed the music videos of Eminem, Avril Lavigne, The White Stripes, Enrique Iglesias, Dave Matthews Band and Nelly during his opening act at the 2002 MTV Music Video Awards.
9. Became Saturday Night Live (1975) "Weekend Update" anchor in September 2000 alongside head writer/co-star Tina Fey.
10. Nominated for a Grammy Award, "Best Spoken Comedy Album: The Bathroom Wall, Jimmy Fallon" (in 2003).
11. Has released a song titled "Idiot Boyfriend" which can be seen on MTV
12. In grade school he was voted most likely to replace David Letterman. In June of 2003, he guest-hosted for Dave.
13. Often did dead-on impersonations of John Lennon and Mick Jagger on Saturday Night Live(1975). In one sketch, the modern day Mick Jagger (played by Jagger himself) argued in the mirror with a younger version of himself (Fallon). Jimmy also impersonated Mick Jagger's mannerisms during a lip sync battle on the Tonight Show against Tom Cruise to the song Undercover of the Night. Jimmy says he is also a huge fan of the Rolling Stones.
14. Wanted to be on Saturday Night Live (1975) ever since he was a little boy.
15. Lives in a Gramercy Park building in New York City in which Margaret Hamilton and James Cagney once lived.
16. Graduated from Saugerties High School in 1992.
17. His "Best of Jimmy Fallon" DVD will be coming out in January 2005.
18. Is so famous for suddenly breaking character that breaking character is sometimes called "Jimmy Falloning".
19. Close friends of actress Parker Posey, who was one of his neighbors when he lived in New York City.
20. Engaged to Nancy Juvonen [August 15, 2007].
21. Brother-in-law of Jim Juvonen.
22. Earned a degree in communications at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., on May 9, 2009.
23. Is very close friends with singer Justin Timberlake, and actress Drew Barrymore. Drew and Jimmy's wife Nancy own the production company Flower Films.
24. He is a registered Democrat and a supporter of Barack Obama.
25. His wife, Nancy Juvonen, gave birth, via surrogate, to their first child, daughter Winnie Rose Fallon (July 23, 2013).
26. Starred in the comedy film Taxi (2004) alongside Queen Latifah. [October 2004]
27. Hosting Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009). [March 2009]
28. Is now filming the movie Factory Girl (2006) with Sienna Miller and Hayden Christensen. [January 2006]
29. He finished filming Fever Pitch (2005) opposite Drew Barrymore. The film was released to the theaters in the Summer of 2005. It was released to DVD in December 2005. [December 2004]
30. Is the first host in the history of "The Tonight Show" (save original host Steve Allen) who became the show's permanent host without previously having served as a "Guest Host." Before him, Jay Leno had guest-hosted for Johnny Carson, Carson had done it for Jack Parr and Parr had done this for Steve Allen.
31. Early in his career Jimmy took acting lessons in Los Angeles from Gordon Hunt, father of actress Helen Hunt.
32. Jimmy and Wife Nancy Juvonen welcomed a second daughter, Frances, via surrogate on December 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM. She weighed 5 lbs 11 oz.
33. He is a huge fan of singer Ellie Goulding.
34. A fan of professional wrestling.
35. Revealed on the Tonight Show during college he and a friend were robbed outside a mall by a drug dealer.
36. Suffered from Alcoholism during the beginning part of his career.
37. During college his friend "Mark" broke his leg while trying to steal candy from a vending machine.
38. A new George Mason University study found that he had made 231 jokes about President Trump's first 100 days in office.[May 2017].
39. Can impersonate friend and fellow comedian Chris Rock.
40. Friends with Tina Fey, and David Spade.
41. First live show he ever attended featured 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
Personal Quotes (8)
1. I was never really serious with one team. I was into the Mets because my Dad worked at IBM where he got free Mets tickets, so I was into the Mets ... then I got to Saturday Night Live (1975) where my boss has unbelievable N.Y. Yankees tickets, so he invites us to the games. I'm going to all the games, so I might as well root for the team I'm gonna go sit with. I became a Yankees fan for a few years. But now, I gotta say, I'm really rooting for the Red Sox.
2. I like to see people laugh who are normally serious. Everyone looks so much better when they smile.
3. [on preparing to meet the audience] I'm behind the curtain waiting to go on. And there's a spotlight shining through the curtain from the other side. They're announcing my name. And I think, This is going to be awful. And then the curtain opens and you walk toward the light, which is so like death is supposed to be it's weird. And then it's fun, and then you play.
4. 'Have fun' is my message. Be silly. You're allowed to be silly. There's nothing wrong with it.
5. Time slot doesn't matter to me. If people want to see you, they'll find you.
6. The one thing you shouldn't do is try to tell a cab-driver how to get somewhere.
7. Everyone looks so much better when they smile.
8. Leno, Conan. They are both really funny. They really know how to land one.
"Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Sean Parker, Founders Fund NExTWORK is a one-day, interdisciplinary conference that will feature world-renowned business leaders, technologists, and thinkers exploring the promise and peril of the network's future, as well as the most pressing digital issues and opportunities today."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCyMz-u-HcQ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Mark Halmrast Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SSgt Brian Brakke 1stSgt Eugene Harless CPT Scott Sharon PO1 H Gene Lawrence
Sadly he frequently makes fun of the current POTUS.
Hopefully as he ages he may grow wiser.
Happy 44th birthday James Thomas Fallon.
Background from
"Jimmy Fallon Biography
Overview | Mini Bio | Spouse | Trade Mark (3) | Trivia (41) | Personal Quotes (8)
Overview
Born September 19, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name James Thomas Fallon Jr.
Height 6' (1.83 m)
Mini Bio
Jimmy Fallon was born in 1974 in Brooklyn, New York, to Gloria (Feeley) and Jimmy Fallon. He is of Irish, German, and Norwegian descent. He was raised in Saugerties, New York, which is in upstate New York. He has performed stand up, impressions and characters across the country, in some of the biggest comedy clubs, such as the Improv (in Los Angeles) and Caroline's Comedy Club (in New York City). He also took acting classes with The Groundlings, an LA-based breeding ground for great comedians. Jimmy joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (1975) as a featured player in September 1998. He has already been called the best SNL player since Phil Hartman, and is popular amongst SNL fans.
Spouse Nancy Juvonen (22 December 2007 - present) ( 2 children)
Trade Mark (3)
Impressions and impersionations of famous celebrities
Sings real life radio songs but changes words to fit different topics, as seen on Saturday Night Live (1975).
Notorious on SNL for forgetting lines and breaking character with laughter
Trivia (41)
1. Was chosen for People Magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors.
2. One sister, Gloria; mother, Gloria (Feeley); father, James Fallon, Sr.
3. Attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY.
4. Lives in Downtown Manhattan, New York City.
5. Was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2002 by People Magazine.
6. Jimmy's parents are from the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.
7. Jimmy's father is of half Irish and half German descent, while Jimmy's mother is of three quarters Irish and one quarter Norwegian ancestry. Jimmy's paternal grandmother, Luise Schalla, was born in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany, while one of Jimmy's maternal great-grandfathers, Hans Hovelsen, was from Fredrikstad, Norway.
8. Spoofed the music videos of Eminem, Avril Lavigne, The White Stripes, Enrique Iglesias, Dave Matthews Band and Nelly during his opening act at the 2002 MTV Music Video Awards.
9. Became Saturday Night Live (1975) "Weekend Update" anchor in September 2000 alongside head writer/co-star Tina Fey.
10. Nominated for a Grammy Award, "Best Spoken Comedy Album: The Bathroom Wall, Jimmy Fallon" (in 2003).
11. Has released a song titled "Idiot Boyfriend" which can be seen on MTV
12. In grade school he was voted most likely to replace David Letterman. In June of 2003, he guest-hosted for Dave.
13. Often did dead-on impersonations of John Lennon and Mick Jagger on Saturday Night Live(1975). In one sketch, the modern day Mick Jagger (played by Jagger himself) argued in the mirror with a younger version of himself (Fallon). Jimmy also impersonated Mick Jagger's mannerisms during a lip sync battle on the Tonight Show against Tom Cruise to the song Undercover of the Night. Jimmy says he is also a huge fan of the Rolling Stones.
14. Wanted to be on Saturday Night Live (1975) ever since he was a little boy.
15. Lives in a Gramercy Park building in New York City in which Margaret Hamilton and James Cagney once lived.
16. Graduated from Saugerties High School in 1992.
17. His "Best of Jimmy Fallon" DVD will be coming out in January 2005.
18. Is so famous for suddenly breaking character that breaking character is sometimes called "Jimmy Falloning".
19. Close friends of actress Parker Posey, who was one of his neighbors when he lived in New York City.
20. Engaged to Nancy Juvonen [August 15, 2007].
21. Brother-in-law of Jim Juvonen.
22. Earned a degree in communications at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., on May 9, 2009.
23. Is very close friends with singer Justin Timberlake, and actress Drew Barrymore. Drew and Jimmy's wife Nancy own the production company Flower Films.
24. He is a registered Democrat and a supporter of Barack Obama.
25. His wife, Nancy Juvonen, gave birth, via surrogate, to their first child, daughter Winnie Rose Fallon (July 23, 2013).
26. Starred in the comedy film Taxi (2004) alongside Queen Latifah. [October 2004]
27. Hosting Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009). [March 2009]
28. Is now filming the movie Factory Girl (2006) with Sienna Miller and Hayden Christensen. [January 2006]
29. He finished filming Fever Pitch (2005) opposite Drew Barrymore. The film was released to the theaters in the Summer of 2005. It was released to DVD in December 2005. [December 2004]
30. Is the first host in the history of "The Tonight Show" (save original host Steve Allen) who became the show's permanent host without previously having served as a "Guest Host." Before him, Jay Leno had guest-hosted for Johnny Carson, Carson had done it for Jack Parr and Parr had done this for Steve Allen.
31. Early in his career Jimmy took acting lessons in Los Angeles from Gordon Hunt, father of actress Helen Hunt.
32. Jimmy and Wife Nancy Juvonen welcomed a second daughter, Frances, via surrogate on December 3, 2014 at 8:45 AM. She weighed 5 lbs 11 oz.
33. He is a huge fan of singer Ellie Goulding.
34. A fan of professional wrestling.
35. Revealed on the Tonight Show during college he and a friend were robbed outside a mall by a drug dealer.
36. Suffered from Alcoholism during the beginning part of his career.
37. During college his friend "Mark" broke his leg while trying to steal candy from a vending machine.
38. A new George Mason University study found that he had made 231 jokes about President Trump's first 100 days in office.[May 2017].
39. Can impersonate friend and fellow comedian Chris Rock.
40. Friends with Tina Fey, and David Spade.
41. First live show he ever attended featured 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
Personal Quotes (8)
1. I was never really serious with one team. I was into the Mets because my Dad worked at IBM where he got free Mets tickets, so I was into the Mets ... then I got to Saturday Night Live (1975) where my boss has unbelievable N.Y. Yankees tickets, so he invites us to the games. I'm going to all the games, so I might as well root for the team I'm gonna go sit with. I became a Yankees fan for a few years. But now, I gotta say, I'm really rooting for the Red Sox.
2. I like to see people laugh who are normally serious. Everyone looks so much better when they smile.
3. [on preparing to meet the audience] I'm behind the curtain waiting to go on. And there's a spotlight shining through the curtain from the other side. They're announcing my name. And I think, This is going to be awful. And then the curtain opens and you walk toward the light, which is so like death is supposed to be it's weird. And then it's fun, and then you play.
4. 'Have fun' is my message. Be silly. You're allowed to be silly. There's nothing wrong with it.
5. Time slot doesn't matter to me. If people want to see you, they'll find you.
6. The one thing you shouldn't do is try to tell a cab-driver how to get somewhere.
7. Everyone looks so much better when they smile.
8. Leno, Conan. They are both really funny. They really know how to land one.
"Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Sean Parker, Founders Fund NExTWORK is a one-day, interdisciplinary conference that will feature world-renowned business leaders, technologists, and thinkers exploring the promise and peril of the network's future, as well as the most pressing digital issues and opportunities today."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCyMz-u-HcQ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Mark Halmrast Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SSgt Brian Brakke 1stSgt Eugene Harless CPT Scott Sharon PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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