Jimmy Fallon is a versatile American entertainer renowned for his contributions to stand-up comedy, television hosting, acting, writing, producing, singing, and music. His career saw a significant turning point when he joined the cast of the NBC sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” from 1998 to 2004, where he gained widespread recognition.
Bio/Wiki
Age-48years
Height- 1.83 m
Weight-73kg
Born- 19 September 1974
Full name- James Thomas Fallon
Birthplace- Bay Ridge, New York, United States
Profession-Comedian, TV presenter, Actor, Writer, Producer, Singer
Spouse- Nancy Juvonen (m. 2007)
Nationality-American
Family
James Thomas Fallon was born on September 19, 1974, in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, New York City. He is the child of Gloria (formerly Feeley) and James Fallon. On his father’s side, his grandmother hailed from Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany, while on his mother’s side, his great-grandfather was a Norwegian immigrant from Fredrikstad. Gloria Fallon, Jimmy Fallon’s mother, passed away on November 4, 2017, at the age of 68 at NYU Langone Medical Center. The specific causes of her death were not publicly disclosed.
During his youth, Fallon’s father was involved in singing with doo-wop groups on street corners and later served in the Vietnam War. Following the birth of his son, he embarked on a career as a machine repairman with IBM in Kingston, New York. To accommodate this transition, the family relocated to the nearby area of Saugerties, New York. Fallon often reminisces about his childhood as a blissful period, although his parents are sometimes characterized as being overly protective. Growing up, he and his sister, Gloria, had limited freedom and were restricted to riding their bicycles within the confines of their backyard.
Education
Fallon enrolled at St. Mary of the Snow, a Roman Catholic school. Initially, he contemplated a path toward priesthood, influenced by his time as an altar boy. However, his passion gradually shifted towards comedy. He devoted numerous evenings to tuning in to “The Dr. Demento Show” on the radio, an experience that introduced him to the realms of both comedy and music. He frequently recorded the show on a reel-to-reel recorder, deepening his fascination with these creative pursuits.
Wife
Jimmy Fallon and film producer Nancy Juvonen tied the knot on December 22, 2007. Although they first crossed paths during their time on the set of Saturday Night Live, their friendship didn’t fully blossom until they worked together on the production of Fever Pitch. Fallon popped the question in August 2007, presenting Juvonen with an engagement ring designed by Neil Lane. The proposal took place on the dock of Juvonen’s family residence in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and they exchanged their vows just four months later.
Children
Their daughters were brought into the world through surrogacy in the years 2013 and 2014. They currently reside in Sagaponack, New York.
Career
Comedy Career
In 1995, Fallon made the pivotal decision to leave the College of Saint Rose and relocate to Los Angeles, where he fully committed himself to a career in comedy. By the age of 21, he had secured a manager and began booking comedy gigs. He frequently performed stand-up at the Improv, earning a modest $7.50 per set, and also enrolled in classes with the Groundlings, an improv comedy troupe. During this time, he made a brief appearance in the feature film “The Scheme,” which was originally titled “The Entrepreneurs.” Although his single line in the 1997 film “Father’s Day” ended up on the cutting room floor, he can still be spotted in the background. In 1998, Fallon had a short stint on the TV show “Spin City” during its second season, playing a character selling photographs.
Despite these endeavors, Fallon’s ultimate goal remained joining the cast of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Following two years of work with the Groundlings, he auditioned for SNL in 1997 but was initially unsuccessful. However, when he was cast in a pilot presentation for The WB, Fallon ensured that his contract included a provision allowing him to be released if he were offered a role on SNL. To increase his chances, his manager sent videotapes of his performances to Marci Klein and Ayala Cohen, who were producers for SNL.
During the early seasons of “Saturday Night Live” from 1998 to 2000, Jimmy Fallon made his debut as a featured player at the start of the show’s twenty-fourth season in September 1998. It only took him until his fourth episode to achieve star status, marked by his memorable performances of Halloween-themed renditions of songs by well-known artists, in addition to his spot-on impression of Adam Sandler. In a 2000 episode of Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon was involved in a sketch where he appeared in blackface while impersonating Chris Rock. This sketch gained renewed attention when it resurfaced online two decades later. In response to the controversy, Fallon issued a tweet apologizing for what he acknowledged as an “undeniably offensive decision.”
Film Career
Starting in 2004, Jimmy Fallon embarked on a journey to establish himself in the world of cinema. During this period, he had declined numerous significant roles primarily because of time constraints and a lack of enthusiasm for the numerous scripts he had reviewed. However, he eventually committed to his inaugural leading role in the film “Tax.”
“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” made its debut in March 2009, receiving a blend of reviews from critics. The show’s producer, Michael Shoemaker, believed that the program found its distinctive style when it incorporated Susan Boyle into its humor. While other late-night shows had primarily focused on Boyle’s appearance, Fallon’s “Late Night” introduced a sketch that celebrated Boyle’s emotional performances as a remedy for any ailment. This style of humor, characterized by Adam Sternbergh of New York as “the comedy of unabashed celebration,” played a significant role in the program’s eventual success.
The Tonight Show
On April 3, 2013, amidst ongoing speculation, NBC officially confirmed that Jimmy Fallon would take over as the sixth permanent host of “The Tonight Show” following Jay Leno, with his tenure commencing after the 2014 Winter Olympics. To mark this transition, Fallon and Leno performed a playful parody of the song “Tonight” together. Fallon’s inaugural episode of “The Tonight Show” aired on February 17, 2014, on NBC and attracted an audience of 11.3 million viewers.
Additionally, Fallon published his third book, titled “Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada,” a children’s book, in June 2015. On September 15, 2016, Jimmy Fallon served as the host for an episode of The Tonight Show featuring guest Donald Trump amid the backdrop of the United States presidential election. In 2020, Jimmy Fallon collaborated with the pacifier company WubbaNub to develop two exclusive pacifiers inspired by the penguin and cow characters from his children’s book. In January 2022, Jimmy Fallon faced criticism for discussing NFTs, including his own, during an interview with Paris Hilton on his show. This raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest with NBCUniversal’s parent company Comcast. Fallon’s NFT had likely been purchased in November 2021 for around $216,000, and his promotion of it on the show could potentially inflate its value if he chose to sell it. NBC responded by stating it didn’t believe Fallon had violated its conflict of interest policies.
On November 16, 2022, a Twitter prank with the hashtag #RIPJimmyFallon went viral nationwide. Fallon sought assistance from Twitter owner Elon Musk, who humorously replied, “Say something that only the real Jimmy would say…” The next day on his show, Fallon playfully mocked the rumors in a skit characterized as “tent revival-esque” by Vulture.
Filmography
Movies:
- Taxi (2004)
- Fever Pitch (2005)
- Almost Famous (2000)
- Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)
- Jurassic World (2015)
- Factory Girl (2006)
- Whip It (2009)
- Marry Me (2022)
- Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009)
- Doogal (2005)
- Anything Else (2003)
- Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010)
- Miss Americana (2020)
- Get Hard (2015)
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
- Spirited (2022)
- Val (2021)
- Halftime (2022)
- The Rover (2014)
- Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)
- Jem and the Holograms (2015)
- Fyre Fraud (2019)
- The Stand In (2020)
- Always at The Carlyle (2018)
- This Place Rules (2022)
Documentaries and Specials:
- Video Games: The Movie (2014)
- Hamilton’s America (2016)
- Accidental President, The (2020)
- Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (2022)
- I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
- Sex and the Matrix (2000)
- The Mummy Parody
- The Last Laugh (2016)
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
- Dads (2019)
- Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)
- Saving Jaws
- The Year of Getting to Know Us (2008)
- If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast (2017)
- Lily Topples the World (2021)
- Monty Python Conquers America
- Norm Macdonald Had a Secret
- The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch (2005)
- Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
- John Belushi: Dancing On The Edge (2010)
- Gilbert (2017)
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! (2010)
- Nation Under Trump (2016)
- Jodie Foster – Hollywood dans la peau (2021)
- Tig (2015)
- SNL Fanatic
Tv Show
- The Tonight Show:- 1954
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon:- 2014
- Saturday Night Live:1975
- Band of Brothers: 2001
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: 2009 – 2014
- That’s My Jam:2021
- Late Night:1982
- Password:2022
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: 2012 – 2019
- Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart Visit a Haunted House: Blood Manor, NYC:**
- Girls5eva:2021
Achievement/ Awards
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host (Multiple Wins: 2017, 2016, 2015,): Recognized for his hosting role on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”
- Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (2013): Awarded for “Blow Your Pants Off.”
- Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Multiple Wins: 2014, 2012): Honored for his appearances on “Saturday Night Live.”
- Shorty Award for Best Celebrity (2016): Acknowledged for his celebrity presence.
- Webby Award for Person of the Year: Recognized for his contributions to the online world.
- Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Social TV Experience (2015): Awarded for interactive achievements related to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
- Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Nonfiction (2010): Recognized for interactive accomplishments on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.”
Net Worth 2024
Jimmy Fallon’s net worth of $60 million is a substantial sum, and it’s not solely derived from his annual “Tonight Show” earnings of $16 million. Instead, it reflects the result of his extensive career, steadfast commitment, memorable performances, and astute financial decisions made over the years.
Jimmy Fallon apologized to Tonight Show staff over Allegations
Jimmy Fallon has expressed regret to his colleagues following allegations detailed in a Rolling Stone article published on Thursday regarding a challenging working atmosphere at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” CNN has been informed.
In a Zoom meeting held with “The Tonight Show” staff after the article’s release, Fallon reportedly conveyed that he did not intend to foster such an environment on the show, as reported in a subsequent Rolling Stone article, citing unnamed employees present during the call.
“I’m deeply embarrassed, and I feel terrible,” Fallon is quoted as saying in the Rolling Stone piece.
“I apologize if I’ve caused embarrassment to you, your families, and friends… I feel so remorseful that words cannot convey,” Fallon’s remarks were cited in the article.
Fallon also purportedly stated, “I want the show to be enjoyable, inclusive for everyone. It should strive to be the best.”
In the initial report, 16 current and former employees described a challenging work environment at “The Tonight Show,” which they claim, in some instances, had an adverse impact on their mental well-being. The individuals remained anonymous in the story due to concerns about potential professional consequences, and CNN has not independently verified their assertions.
Fallon and “The Tonight Show” did not offer comments for the initial story, but NBC’s statement was included in the report.
“We take immense pride in The Tonight Show and maintaining a respectful work environment is a top priority,” NBC’s statement read. “Like any workplace, we have had employees raise concerns, and those
have been thoroughly investigated with appropriate actions taken. As always, we encourage employees who believe they have encountered or observed behavior inconsistent with our policies to report their concerns so that we may address them accordingly.”
In recent weeks, Fallon has appeared on the “Strike Force Five” podcast alongside fellow late-night hosts John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers while their respective shows are on hiatus due to an ongoing writers’ strike. The proceeds generated by the podcast are set to benefit the staff who are currently without work from the hosts’ shows.
In 2020, Fallon faced criticism for a resurfaced clip from a “Saturday Night Live” sketch in which he performed an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface. Fallon issued an apology after the clip, originally from a 2000 “SNL” episode, re-emerged on social media, sparking backlash.
