Jimmy Fallon was born in 1974 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Saugerties, New York, which is in upstate New York. He's since done stand up, impressions and characters across the country, in some of the biggest comedy clubs, such as the Improv (in Los Angeles) and Caroline's Comedy Club (in New York City). He also took acting classes with The Groundlings, an LA-based breeding ground for great comedians. Jimmy joined the cast of SNL 25 as a featured player in September 1998. He has already been called the best SNL player since Phil Hartman, and is popular amongst SNL fans.


Was chosen for People Magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors. Attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2002 by People Magazine. Jimmy is of Irish descent. Became "Saturday Night Live" (1975) "Weekend Update" anchor in September 2000 alongside head writer/co-star Tina Fey. Has released a song titled "Idiot Boyfriend" which can be seen on MTV Often does dead-on impersonations of John Lennon and Mick Jagger on "Saturday Night Live" (1975). In one sketch, the modern day Mick Jagger (played by Jagger himself) argues in the mirror with a younger version of himself (Fallon). Lives in a Gramercy Park building in New York City in which Margaret Hamilton and James Cagney once lived. His "Best of Jimmy Fallon" DVD will be coming out in January 2005. Close friends of actress Parker Posey, who was one of his neighbors when he lived in New York City. Brother-in-law of Jim Juvonen.