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Jimmy Fallon: Biography

Jimmy Fallon

Birth Name: James Thomas Fallon
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/19/1974, Virgo
Profession: Actor; comedian; writer

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Jimmy Fallon Fast Facts:

As a child, was a huge fan of Saturday Night Live and would often reenact sketches and perform impressions of celebrities for his parents.
Left College of Saint Rose one semester short of graduation; later submitted a portfolio of his work on TV and film to finish up his degree and received his diploma in 2009.
Won Lorne Michaels over with his impression of Adam Sandler during his audition for Saturday Night Live.
Released a Grammy-nominated comedy album, The Bathroom Wall.
Released a children's book, Snowball Fight, in 2005.
Inherited Conan O'Brien's hosting duties on Late Night after O'Brien briefly replaced Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in 2009. O'Brien's show was the first talk show Fallon appeared on after joining SNL in 1998.

Jimmy Fallon Relationships:
Gloria Fallon - Mother
Gloria Fallon - Sister
Jim Fallon - Father
Nancy Juvonen - Wife
Jimmy Fallon Awards:
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction - Winner
2011 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
2011 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
2011 Emmy: Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nominee
2012 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Late Night TV Host - Winner
College:
College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY (BA in Communications, 2009)

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