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Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Milestones

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

  • 2004

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

  • 2001

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

  • 2000

    Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (April)

  • 1998

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

  • 1993

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

  • 1992 to 0000

    Began hosting "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC)

  • 1991

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

  • 1989

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

  • 1988

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

  • 1986

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

  • 1986

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

  • 1986

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

  • 1986

    Signed an exclusive contract with NBC

  • 1977

    First notable film appearance, "Silver Bears"

  • 1977

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

  • 1977

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

  • 1973

    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

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