Jimmy Fallon

thumb|Fallon at the Montclair Film Festival in 2013 thumb|Jimmy Fallon in 2007 James Thomas "Jimmy" Fallon, Jr. (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, actor, and musician known for his work on Saturday Night Live. He replaced Conan O'Brien as host of NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on March 2, 2009, and replaced Jay Leno when he became host of w:The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in February of 2014. Quotes Actually, it's tough, because he's not really screwing up. He seems to be doing a good job, but we're there just in case — the first time he does anything. In answer the question "Is it easy to write jokes [on Saturday Night Live] about President Bush?", posed in the summer of 2001 Smith, Kerry L. (2001-07-05), "Jimmy Fallon". Rolling Stone. (872):153 Honestly, it's the greatest show on television. It's live. It's topical. It makes you laugh. It's just a great vibe. About Saturday Night Live, on the set of his post SNL movie, Fever Pitch No byline (2004-10-08), "Jimmy Fallon's pleasant tomorrow". USA Today, Section: Life, Pg. 01e Quotes about Fallon When I got asked to sing "Silent Night" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon just before Christmas, I saw it as an honor and an opportunity. I loved that show, so being a guest on it was awesome. It was also the first time since way back in the beginning that I just sung without all the choreography. I'm always dancing or running around. But this time, it wasn't about the spectacle. It was all about my voice. And that sing is no joke, either. It felt like I was being recognized as a real singer. And that's really important to me. Music is my life, and in order to build a meaningful career, making the best-quality music I can is my priority. Austin Mahone, Just How It Happened (2014), p. 167 This week, NBC told us five years in advance that Conan O'Brien will take over for Jay Leno, but the network still hasn't said who'll take over for Jimmy Fallon this weekend. Now ironic quote from Entertainment Weekly from October 1, 2004 about a replacement Weekend Update anchor Susman, Gary (2004-10-01), "Riggle Room". EW.com (accessed 2009-02-05) External links Category:Actors from New York City Category:Comedians from the United States Category:Musicians from the United States Category:Television personalities Category:1974 births Category:Living people Category:Primetime Emmy Award winners Category:Shorty Award winners