Jimmy Fallon

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Born Name:  James Thomas Fallon

Born Date:  September 19, 1974

Born Place:  New York City

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Occupations:  Comedian, television host, actor, singer, writer, producer

Brief Biography:  Jimmy Fallon best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (since 2014). He rose to fame on Saturday Night Live (1998–2004) and hosted Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014), gaining popularity for his musical comedy, impressions, and celebrity games.

Early Life and Education:
Raised in Saugerties, New York, where he grew up performing impressions and listening to the Dr. Demento radio show.
Attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, but dropped out in 1995 to pursue comedy in Los Angeles, eventually earning his degree in 2009.

Career Highlights:
Groundlings & Stand-up (Mid-1990s): Performed stand-up and joined the Groundlings improv troupe.
Saturday Night Live (1998–2004): Joined SNL at age 23, becoming known for his impressions (Robert De Niro, Jerry Seinfeld) and co-anchoring "Weekend Update" with Tina Fey.
Film Career (2004–2009): Left SNL for movies, starring in Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005).
Late Night (2009–2014): Returned to TV to host Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
The Tonight Show (2014–Present): Took over The Tonight Show from Jay Leno, making it a digital success.