History of Jimmy Fallon in Timeline
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). He then hosted Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009-2014) before becoming the host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His career is marked by his comedic talent and contributions to late-night television.
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.
1982: Comparison to Eddie Murphy's 48 Hrs.
In 2004, While pursuing a film career, Fallon compared Taxi's action comedy tone with Eddie Murphy's film 48 Hrs. from 1982.
1992: Graduates High School, Enrolls in College
In 1992, Jimmy Fallon graduated from Saugerties High School, where he was active in stage productions. He then attended The College of Saint Rose as a computer science major.
September 1998: Debuts on Saturday Night Live
In September 1998, Jimmy Fallon debuted on Saturday Night Live as a featured player, quickly becoming a star.
1998: Brief Appearance on Spin City
In 1998, Jimmy Fallon had a brief appearance on the show Spin City in its second season, playing a man selling photographs.
1999: Releases "I Hate This Place: A Pessimist's Guide to Life"
In 1999, Jimmy Fallon released a book titled I Hate This Place: A Pessimist's Guide to Life, comprising email exchanges with his sister Gloria.
2000: Appears in Blackface on SNL
In 2000, Jimmy Fallon appeared in blackface on Saturday Night Live while impersonating Chris Rock, which later caused controversy.
2000: Appears in "Almost Famous"
In 2000, Jimmy Fallon played a minor role in the film Almost Famous.
December 2001: Favorite SNL Sketch
In December 2001, Jimmy Fallon considered a sketch in which he imitates Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones in a mirror opposite Jagger as his favorite SNL sketch.
2001: Co-hosts MTV Movie Awards
In 2001, Jimmy Fallon co-hosted the MTV Movie Awards.
2002: Models for Calvin Klein, Named One of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People
In 2002, Jimmy Fallon modeled for Calvin Klein and was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. He also co-hosted MTV Video Music Awards and released his debut comedy album, The Bathroom Wall.
May 2004: Final SNL Appearance
In May 2004, Jimmy Fallon concluded his sixth season on Saturday Night Live, marking his final appearance on the show.
2004: Pursues Film Career with "Taxi"
In 2004, Jimmy Fallon began to pursue a film career, taking the lead role in Taxi, a remake of a French film.
2004: Leaves SNL, Stars in Films
In 2004, Jimmy Fallon left Saturday Night Live after six years to pursue a film career, starring in movies like Taxi.
2004: "Taxi" Premiere
In the fall of 2004, Taxi premiered but was a critical and commercial flop, marking Fallon's first major failure.
2005: Stars in "Fever Pitch"
In 2005, Jimmy Fallon starred opposite Drew Barrymore in the romantic comedy Fever Pitch, though it received mild reviews and box office returns.
February 2007: NBC Offers Holding Deal
In February 2007, NBC offered Jimmy Fallon a holding deal to prevent other networks from hiring him, with the intention of him taking over the Late Night franchise.
August 2007: Engagement to Nancy Juvonen
In August 2007, Jimmy Fallon proposed to Nancy Juvonen in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, with a custom-made engagement ring.
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.
May 2008: Announced as Successor to O'Brien's Late Night
In May 2008, Jimmy Fallon was announced as the successor to Conan O'Brien's Late Night show.
March 2009: Premiere of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
In March 2009, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon premiered to mixed reviews but later found success with its unique style of humor.
May 2009: Receives Bachelor of Arts and Honorary Doctorate
In May 2009, Jimmy Fallon received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from The College of Saint Rose, along with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, awarded for his television work.
2009: Hosts Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
In 2009, Jimmy Fallon returned to television as the host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC, known for its focus on music and video games.
2009: Monty Python Documentary Appearance
In 2009, Jimmy Fallon spoke about the influence of Monty Python on his comedy when he appeared in the television documentary, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut).
2010: Hosts the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards
In 2010, Jimmy Fallon hosted the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
2010: Show Finds Its Footing, First Viral Clip
In 2010, Jimmy Fallon's show found its footing, embracing social media. The program scored its first viral clip: Fallon and Timberlake performing "History of Rap".
2011: Interview with NPR
In a 2011 interview with NPR, Jimmy Fallon discussed his upbringing as a Roman Catholic, expressing his fondness for the Latin Mass.
2012: Releases "Blow Your Pants Off"
In 2012, Jimmy Fallon released his second comedy album, Blow Your Pants Off, featuring musical performances from Late Night.
August 2013: Salary of $11 Million a Year
As of August 2013, Jimmy Fallon was earning a salary of $11 million a year for his work on Late Night.
2013: Birth of First Daughter
In 2013, Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen welcomed their first daughter via surrogate.
2013: Wins Grammy for Best Comedy Album
In 2013, Jimmy Fallon won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Blow Your Pants Off.
February 17, 2014: Tonight Show Debut
On February 17, 2014, Jimmy Fallon's debut on The Tonight Show on NBC drew 11.3 million viewers.
2014: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2014, Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen welcomed their second daughter via surrogate.
2014: Becomes Host of The Tonight Show
In 2014, Jimmy Fallon left Late Night to become the sixth permanent host of The Tonight Show.
June 2015: Releases Children's Book
In June 2015, Jimmy Fallon's third book, Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada, a children's book, was released.
June 26, 2015: Ring Avulsion Injury
On June 26, 2015, Jimmy Fallon suffered a ring avulsion injury at home, requiring microsurgery and a 10-day stay in the ICU.
September 2015: Billboard Interview
In September 2015, Jimmy Fallon spoke to Billboard magazine about his finger injury, noting that it still had limited mobility and would require additional surgery.
September 20, 2015: Appearance at the Emmy Awards
On September 20, 2015, Jimmy Fallon attended the 67th Emmy Awards without a bandage on his finger, following a ring avulsion injury he sustained in June 2015.
September 15, 2016: Hosts Donald Trump on The Tonight Show, Receives Criticism
On September 15, 2016, Jimmy Fallon hosted Donald Trump on The Tonight Show, leading to criticism for the uncontroversial nature of his questions.
March 2017: Fallon Apologizes for Trump Interview
In March 2017, Jimmy Fallon apologized for his interview with Donald Trump on The Tonight Show, stating he didn't mean to humanize or minimize him.
November 4, 2017: Death of Mother, Gloria Fallon
On November 4, 2017, Jimmy Fallon's mother, Gloria, passed away at the age of 68 at NYU Langone Medical Center.
June 2018: Further Apology for Trump Interview
In June 2018, Jimmy Fallon further apologized for his interview with Donald Trump on The Tonight Show, admitting he "made a mistake" and didn't intend to "normalize" him.
2020: Creates Limited-Edition Pacifiers
In 2020, Jimmy Fallon and pacifier company WubbaNub created limited-edition pacifiers based on characters from his children's books.
November 2021: NFT Purchase
In November 2021, Jimmy Fallon reportedly purchased an NFT for approximately $216,000. This purchase later became a point of contention when he promoted the NFT on his show in January 2022.
November 29, 2021: That's My Jam Debut
On November 29, 2021, Jimmy Fallon's new NBC game show, That's My Jam, premiered, featuring musical games similar to those on The Tonight Show.
January 4, 2022: COVID-19 Diagnosis
On January 4, 2022, Jimmy Fallon announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19 during the holiday season, noting that he only experienced mild symptoms due to being vaccinated.
January 2022: Criticism for Discussing NFTs
In January 2022, Jimmy Fallon faced criticism for discussing NFTs, including promoting his own, during an interview with Paris Hilton on his show. This raised concerns about potential conflict-of-interest violations within NBCUniversal.
November 16, 2022: Twitter Hoax
On November 16, 2022, a hoax using the hashtag #RIPJimmyFallon spread on Twitter, becoming a nationwide trend. Fallon addressed the hoax by asking Twitter owner Elon Musk for help.
2022: That's My Jam Renewed for Season 2
In 2022, Jimmy Fallon's game show That's My Jam was renewed for a second season.
August 30, 2023: Strike Force Five Podcast Launch
On August 30, 2023, Jimmy Fallon began co-hosting the comedy podcast Strike Force Five with Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Oliver to support their staff members affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
September 2023: Rolling Stone Article on 'The Tonight Show' Workplace Culture
In September 2023, Rolling Stone published an article titled "Chaos, Comedy, and 'Crying Rooms': Inside Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show'" which alleged that Jimmy Fallon mistreated his staff and fostered a toxic workplace environment. The article was based on interviews with former and current employees.
2023: That's My Jam Renewed for Season 3
In 2023, That's My Jam was renewed for a third season.
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