Childhood and Education Journey of Jimmy Fallon in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jimmy Fallon. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jimmy Fallon is an American comedian, television host, actor, singer, writer, and producer. He gained prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1998-2004) and later hosted Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009-2014). Currently, he hosts The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, solidifying his position as a leading figure in late-night television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 19, 1974: James Thomas Fallon Born

On September 19, 1974, James Thomas Fallon was born. He is an American comedian, television host, actor, singer, writer, and producer.

1992: Graduates High School

In 1992, Jimmy Fallon graduated from Saugerties High School, where he was a performer in most stage productions and twice a class social director.

1995: Drops out of College and Moves to Los Angeles

In 1995, Jimmy Fallon dropped out of The College of Saint Rose to move to Los Angeles and pursue comedy full-time.

2002: Named One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 2002, Jimmy Fallon was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, an honor he found embarrassing. Also in 2002, he co-hosted the MTV Video Music Awards and released his debut comedy album.

August 2007: Engagement to Nancy Juvonen

In August 2007, Jimmy Fallon proposed to Nancy Juvonen with a bespoke engagement ring on the dock of her family home in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. They later married in December.

December 2007: Marries Nancy Juvonen

In December 2007, Jimmy Fallon married producer Nancy Juvonen, whom he met during the production of Fever Pitch.

December 22, 2007: Marriage to Nancy Juvonen

On December 22, 2007, Jimmy Fallon married film producer Nancy Juvonen. They had met on the set of Saturday Night Live and later became friends on the set of Fever Pitch. They married four months after Fallon proposed.

May 2009: Receives Bachelor of Arts and Honorary Doctorate

In May 2009, fourteen years after leaving, Jimmy Fallon returned to The College of Saint Rose to receive a Bachelor of Arts in communications and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

2011: Interview with NPR on religion

In 2011, during an interview with NPR, Jimmy Fallon discussed his Catholic upbringing and expressed fondness for the Latin Mass, though he mentioned he no longer regularly attended church.

2013: Birth of First Daughter

In 2013, Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen welcomed their first daughter via surrogate.

2014: Birth of Second Daughter

In 2014, Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen welcomed their second daughter via surrogate.

June 26, 2015: Ring avulsion injury

On June 26, 2015, Jimmy Fallon suffered a ring avulsion injury at his home when he tripped over a rug and tried to break his fall. The accident caused a near-detachment of his finger by his wedding ring, requiring microsurgery and a 10-day stay in the ICU. He discussed this injury on the July 13 episode of The Tonight Show.

September 2015: Update on finger injury recovery

In September 2015, Jimmy Fallon explained in an interview with Billboard magazine that his finger still had limited mobility following a ring avulsion injury in June 2015 and that he would require another surgery. He reiterated this point at the 67th Emmy Awards on September 20, 2015.

September 20, 2015: Appearance at the Emmy Awards after finger injury

On September 20, 2015, Jimmy Fallon appeared at the 67th Emmy Awards without his finger bandaged for the first time since his ring avulsion injury in June 2015. He had been recovering from microsurgery and a 10-day ICU stay.

November 4, 2017: Death of his mother, Gloria

On November 4, 2017, Jimmy Fallon's mother, Gloria, passed away at the age of 68 at NYU Langone Medical Center. In the following week, scheduled tapings of The Tonight Show episodes were cancelled as a result. One week later, Fallon paid tribute to her.

November 2021: Purchase of NFT

In November 2021, it was deduced that Jimmy Fallon most likely purchased an NFT for about $216,000. This purchase became relevant when he promoted the NFT on his show in January 2022, leading to conflict-of-interest concerns.

January 4, 2022: Testing positive for COVID-19

On January 4, 2022, Jimmy Fallon announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19 over the holiday season. He credited the COVID-19 vaccine for his mild symptoms and thanked medical professionals.

November 16, 2022: Twitter Hoax #RIPJimmyFallon

On November 16, 2022, a Twitter hoax using the hashtag #RIPJimmyFallon began trending nationwide. Jimmy Fallon responded by asking Twitter owner Elon Musk for help, who joked about it. Fallon then made fun of the rumors in a skit on his show the following day.