Jay Leno

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

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

Lent his voice to the animated feature "Igor"

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

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

Signed a new deal with NBC, worth $100 million, that will keep him at the helm of "The Tonight Show" (NBC) through 2009

Extended contract to host "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC) through 2005

Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (April)

Signed five-year contract extension with NBC for a reported $100 million

Signed five-year $40 million contract with NBC to continuing hosting "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"

Hosted "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC)

Announcement made that Leno would replace Johnny Carson as host of "The Tonight Show" (NBC) after the latter retired in May of 1992

Most prominent film role, "Collision Course," playing a detective opposite Pat Morita

Named exclusive guest host of "The Tonight Show" (NBC)

Hosted (and produced) his first hour-long comedy special, "Jay Leno and the American Dream" (Showtime)

Named one of the two permanent guest hosts of "The Tonight Show" (NBC)

Played a sold-out engagement at NY's Carnegie Hall

Signed an exclusive contract with NBC

First notable film appearance, "Silver Bears"

Made first appearance on "The Tonight Show" (NBC)

Was a regular on the short-lived CBS variety show, "The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show"

Moved to Los Angeles

Emceed campus talent shows while in college, and performed stand-up comedy in local nightclubs

Hired to write comedy material for the hit CBS sitcom, "Good Times"

Raised in Andover, Massachusetts

Was a warm-up act for such performers as Johnny Mathis, John Denver and Tom Jones