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Jay Leno

  • Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, USA
  • Birthday: April 28, 1950

A genial comedian who skewered the foibles and contradictions of everyday life in his act, Jay Leno’s everyman persona and tireless work ethic – he played up to 300 shows a year – helped to earn him one of the most sacred spots in television: the replacement for Johnny Carson as host of “The Tonight Show” (NBC, 1954- ). The ascension was not without its rough patches – he found himself in the middle of a behind-the-scenes firestorm when both he and David Letterman vied for Carson’s seat, and after taking over the show, he was freq…more

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Hosted the late-night talk show, "The Jay Leno Show," on NBC

  • 2008

    Announced that he will host a show five nights a week at 10 p.m. after he leaves the "Tonight" show in 2009

  • 2008

    Lent his voice to the animated feature "Igor"

  • 2006

    Voiced 'Jay Limo' in the Pixar/Disney film "Cars"

  • 2005

    Lent his voice to a talking fire hydrant in the animated movie "Robots"

Awards

  • 1995

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series

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