Jimmy Fallon

Birth Name:

James Thomas Fallon

Birth Place:

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department

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

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 Writing for a Variety Series:Nominated
2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Series:Nominated
2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2015Gold Derby TV Award - Variety Performer:Nominated
2015OFTA Television Award - Best Male Performance in a Fiction Program:Nominated
2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Social TV Experience:Winner
2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Talk Series:Nominated
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
2026Gold Derby TV Award - Competition Host:Nominated
2026Image Award - Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble:Nominated

Jimmy Fallon

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