Jimmy Fallon Biography

A caption under his kindergarten photo in his school magazine read, ‘Most likely to take over for David Letterman’; and so it was! Jimmy Fallon is celebrated for his raw political satire and observational comedy, which is a unique quality he employs in his late night talk show. ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’, an award-winning talk show on NBC, is currently one of the highest-rated shows in the ‘Late Night’ franchise and is even more popular among the ladies because of his dapper-good looks and his impeccable comic timing. Prior to his own talk show, he was a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and has also appeared in a number of films. Some of the films he has worked in include ‘The Entrepreneur’, ‘Taxi’, ‘Arthur and the Invisibles’ and ‘Whip It’. His career in stand-up comedy began in high school. Initially a hobby, the talent soon became his true calling, as he landed in his dream job when he was cast in ‘Saturday Night Live’. When he is not working, Fallon keeps himself occupied with writing. He co-authored ‘I Hate This Place: The Pessimist’s Guide to Life’ with his sister, Gloria and has also written a children’s book, ‘Snowball Fight’. He has also released the music albums, ‘Blow Your Pants Off’ and wrote the song, ‘Car Wash for Peace’.