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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Interview

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

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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 Car Crash

Jay Leno Cheats Death After Terrifying Crash — See Video

Call him the late night host with nine lives! Noted car lover Jay Leno barely escaped a major crash while testing a stunt car on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage.’ Click through to watch it all happen!

Jay Leno, 66, marked an item off his bucket list when he got to test out a 2,500-horsepower car on Jay Leno’s Garage, and came way too close to death itself! The car, which was supposed to pop up on two wheels, instead burst into a wild barrel roll. Click through to watch the frightening moment caught on Jay’s dashboard cam!

June 26, 2016

Jay Leno David Letterman Final Show

Jay Leno: The Vengeful Reason He Didn’t Attend Dave Letterman’s Final Show

Jay Leno has a very good reason for not making a surprise appearance during David Letterman’s final show! The former talk show host says he never forgot an instance in which Dave turned HIM down, and not showing up was his chance for revenge.

Viewers were pretty disappointed when Jay Leno, 65, failed to make a cameo during David Letterman’s final Late Show taping in May 2015…but now, Jay himself is explaining why! The reasoning dates back to more than a year earlier, right around the time of Jay’s final Tonight Show episode.

October 7, 2015

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 Tonight Show Return

Jay Leno Returns To ‘The Tonight Show’ & Mocks Jimmy Fallon – Watch

Jay Leno is back on ‘The Tonight Show,’ but as a guest! The former host returned to his old stomping grounds to sit down, goof around and mock his successor, Jimmy Fallon. Click to WATCH the hilarious clip!

Long time no see, Jay Leno, 64! The 22-year host of The Tonight Show made his first appearance as a guest on the Nov. 7 episode. He performed stand-up, reminisced with Jimmy Fallon, 40, and threw some hilarious shade at the new host!

November 8, 2014

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