Jay Leno

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Also Known As:: James
Date of Birth:: April 28, 1950
Hometown:: New Rochelle

Bio:
Jay Leno (born James Douglas Muir Leno on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York) is an American comedian and late-night TV host. He was featured in several movies and TV shows before becoming a regular substitute for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show in 1987. He officially replaced Johnny in 1992, becoming the hottest chin on TV. After a false retirement in 2010, Jay officially stepped down as host of The Tonight Show in early 2014 — he was replaced by Jimmy Fallon.

Best Known For:
Jay is best known for hosting The Tonight Show on NBC.

Personal Life:
Despite his massive fame, Jay Leno appears to be a simple man with simple taste. He has been married to Mavis Leno since 1980, but the couple apparently decided never to have children. You might also be surprised to learn that Jay is dyslexic. He has said he doesn’t smoke, drink or gamble, either. Basically, he’s a saint.

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Jay Leno Says Late Night Shows Have Gotten ‘One-Sided’ & ‘Too Political’ & Trump Agrees

Jay Leno is lamenting the state of late night comedy. To the former ‘Tonight Show’ host, jokes have gotten too political, and there’s someone who’s backing that up — Donald Trump.

March 13, 2019

Jay Leno: 5 Key Things To Know About The Legendary ‘Tonight Show’ Host

Jay Leno helmed ‘The Tonight Show’ for 21 super successful years on NBC, during which he led the ratings race over chief competitor David Letterman. Now, the iconic comedian who still performs stand up about 200 times a year answers 5 key questions.

May 26, 2017

Jay Leno Crashes ‘The Tonight Show’ & Takes Over Jimmy Fallon’s Monologue — Watch

Step aside, Jimmy Fallon, Jay Leno is back! Jimmy was giving his nightly monologue on ‘The Tonight Show,’ when the audience received quite the surprise! In the middle of his speech, Jimmy asked for a sub-in and Jay showed up!
Just like old times! Jay Leno, 65, surprised Tonight Show viewers when he returned to his old stomping grounds on Oct. 6. The audience was unaware of Jay’s presence until Jimmy Fallon, 41, stopped in the middle of his opening monologue after he “pulled” a hamstring, and asked for someone to take his place on stage! Watch Jay make his return here!

October 6, 2015

‘Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson’: Jay Leno Gives Host Great Sendoff

After ten years of hosting ‘The Late Late Show,’ Craig Ferguson said goodbye on Dec. 20 in the best way possible — with a huge star-studded musical number as well as a hilarious chat with his good pal Jay Leno. Plus, Drew Carey made an epic cameo.
It’s never easy to say goodbye, but Craig Ferguson went out on a high note during his final hour of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Dec. 20. With a musical number, a friendly chat with Jay Leno and an unexpected ending, we’d argue that the Scottish host ended his season better than most scripted shows on television have in recent memory.

December 20, 2014

Jay Leno Exits ‘The Tonight Show’: 5 Reasons We’ll Miss Him

Were you sad to see Jay’s final episode last night? Drop a comment with your thoughts on his departure.
Jay Leno hosted his final episode of The Tonight Show on Feb. 6, and even though it’s only been a few hours since the farewell aired, we miss him already. We’re eager to see what Jimmy Fallon will bring to the table, but for now, let’s reflect on all the reasons we’ve loved Jay since he first took over for Johnny Carson in 1992.

February 7, 2014

Kim Kardashian Sings Silly Song For Jay Leno & Flaunts Curves

The reality star came out to treat the late show host to an unforgettable sendoff for his final show — but it was her curves that totally stole the show in her tight, white dress!
Kim Kardashian looked white hot as she surprised Jay Leno during his last show on on Feb. 6 in LA, when the 33-year-old reality darling stepped out on stage at The Tonight Show to help send off the late night legend. While the star delivered an interesting parody from The Sound of Music, it was her hourglass figure that had us doing a double-take! Funny as Kim’s rendition of the song was, we think her style struck the right chord, (even if the same can’t be said for her voice!).

February 7, 2014

Conan O’Brien Fans Diss Jay Leno Before His Last ‘Tonight Show’

Jay Leno will host his final episode of ‘The Tonight Show’ on Feb. 6, but not everyone is wishing him a fond farewell. Fans of the legendary host’s late-night rival, Conan O’Brien, are taking to Twitter to diss Jay on his last day.
It seems Conan O’Brien fans still haven’t forgiven Jay Leno for ruining the redheaded comedian’s chances of taking over as the host of The Tonight Show in 2009. Team Coco tweeted some harsh words about Jay on Feb. 6 — see what they had to say right here!

February 6, 2014

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