James Fallon: American Comedian
Actor
Full Name: James Thomas Fallon Jr.
Date of Birth: September 19, 1974
Place of Birth: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Comedian, Actor, TV Host, Producer, Writer, Musician
Best Known For:
Cast member of Saturday Night Live (1998–2004)
Host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
Host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014–present)
Height and Physical Stats
Height: Approximately 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: Estimated around 79–86 kg (175–190 lbs)
Education
High School: Attended St. Mary of the Snow (Catholic school) and Saugerties High School in New York
College: Enrolled at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY; studied computer science before switching to communications
Degree: Dropped out before graduation to pursue comedy, but returned and earned a BA in communications (2009), along with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Family and Personal Life
Parents: James W. Fallon (IBM machine repairman, former doo-wop singer) and Gloria (née Feeley)
Career Overview
Saturday Night Live
Joined in 1998, gained fame for impressions (eg, Barry Gibb) and original characters. Co-anchored Weekend Update with Tina Fey before leaving in 2004
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
Hosted Late Night, known for music segments, games, sketches, and warm comedic tone
The Tonight Show (2014–present)
Took over from Jay Leno in February 2014, moving the show back to New York's Rockefeller Center. Known for viral bits (eg, "History of Rap") and social media engagement
Films and other works
Acted in Taxi (2004), Fever Pitch (2005), Factory Girl (2006), Almost Famous (2000), and voice roles. Produced and authored children's books like Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA (2015), This Is Baby (2019), and PAPA Doesn't Do Anything (2025)
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth (2024): $60–70 million
Income Sources:
NBC salary (estimated ~$16 million/year), book deals, production, endorsements, stand-up/events
Awards & Honours
Primetime Emmy Awards: Winner (2015, 2009, 2012) and multiple nominations for SNL and Tonight Show
Grammy Award:
Best Comedy Album for Blow Your Pants Off (2013)
People's Choice Awards: Winner for Favorite Late Night TV Host (2012), Host of the Year (2024)
Webby Awards:
Person of the Year (2009); multiple wins
Summary
Jimmy Fallon is a multimedia entertainer who rose from New York stand-up to SNL stardom before redefining late-night TV. As the sixth host of The Tonight Show, he brought a blend of laughter, music, games, and viral content. With a net worth over $60 million, numerous awards, and two daughters, Fallon continues to shape modern entertainment with warmth and creativity.
