Jimmy has been a member of the Saturday Night Live cast since 1998.
Jimmy was once chosen by People Magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors.
In 1999, Jimmy co-authored a book titled "I Hate This Place: A Pessimist's Guide To Life" with his sister, Gloria.
Jimmy was a student at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York.
Jimmy's comedy career started when he was only 17 years old. The future star took the stage at a local club and won the "Best Impressionist" contest.
Did his first impression--of James Cagney--at the age of 2.
Both his sister and mother are named Gloria, while his father is also named Jim.
Also credited as James Thomas Fallon and John Farrow.
Majored in computer science at St. Rose College in Albany, New York.
Jimmy Fallon Detailed Biography
Jimmy Fallon is best known to television fans for his work on NBC's seminal late night series Saturday Night Live. Since becoming a regular cast member in 1998, Fallon has become an audience favorite for his dead-on impressions and his quick wit as the host of Weekend Update newscasts. Fallon left the show after the 2003-2004 season. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 19, 1974, Fallon grew up in Saugerties, NY; from the time he was six, he would reenact Saturday Night Live skits with his year-older sister, Gloria. (The two of them would co-write their book I Hate This Place: The Pessimist's Guide to Life in 1999.) After dropping out of college and then spending some years fine-tuning his comedic trade in and out of Los Angeles, Fallon moved to New York City full time to begin his dream relationship with Saturday Night Live in 1998. He has also graced the tube in various series cameos, including an episode of HBO's WWII drama series Band of Brothers (2001). His television work includes a featured role in the Emmy-winning miniseries Band of Brothers. Fallon, who started out as a stand-up comedian, was nominated for a 2003 Grammy award for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his record The Bathroom Wall. He has also enjoyed successful stints as the host of the 2001 MTV Movie Awards and the 2002 Video Music Awards. Fallon made his film debut in Cameron Crowe's 2000 box-office hit Almost Famous, incognito as Dennis Hope, the replacement band manager. While the film provided evidence of Fallon's serious side, expanding the scope of his roles beyond the comedic realm, his appearance was downplayed by the thick beard and glasses disguising his familiar face and signature boy-next-door charm.
