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Jimmy Fallon Biography
Birth Name:James Thomas Fallon
Birth Place:Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department
Fast Facts
- Was named the Webby Person of the Year in 2009
- Graduated from the College of Saint Rose in 2009
- As a child, he would reenact scenes from "Saturday Night Live" that his parents taped for him
- Quote: "I like to see people laugh who are normally serious․ Everyone looks so much better when they smile․"
- Well known for his comedic work, including as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and as host of "The Tonight Show․"
- Based the "Tonight Show" sketch character Sara on an audience member from an episode of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon․"
- Collaborated with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews for the 2012 musical comedy album "Blow Your Pants Off․"
- Was voted "Most Likely to Replace David Letterman" in the eighth grade
Awards
- 2001Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Personality: nominated
- 2004Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: winner
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Love Scene: nominated
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
- 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rockstar Moment: nominated
- 2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction: winner
- 2011Primetime Emmy-Creative Achievement in Interactive Media: nominated
- 2011Primetime Emmy-Creative Achievement in Interactive Media: nominated
- 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series: nominated
- 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series: nominated
- 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
- 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Fiction Program: nominated
- 2012People's Choice Award-Favorite Late Night TV Host: winner
- 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Series: nominated
- 2012WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
- 2013Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
- 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Series: nominated
- 2014Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
- 2014OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Fiction Program: nominated
- 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Series: nominated
- 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
- 2015Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
- 2015OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Fiction Program: nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
- 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Social TV Experience: winner
- 2016OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
- 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
- 2016WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety - Talk Series: nominated
- 2016Diamond Creator Award-Youtube Creator Reward: winner
- 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
- 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: nominated
- 2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Short Form Variety Series: nominated
- 2019Streamy Brand Award-Best Emerging Platform: winner
- 2020Webby Award-Video - Variety: nominated
- 2020Webby Award-Social - Celebrity/Fan: winner
- 2024People's Choice Award-The Host of the Year: winner