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Updated 18 March 2023

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American television host and comedian

Jay Leno is ...

Alive

Born	28 April 1950 in New Rochelle
Age	72 years, 11 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Birth name	James Douglas Muir Leno
Spouse	Mavis Leno
Occupation	stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, journalist, television presenter, singer, dancer, voice actor, comedian, television actor, YouTuber, television producer and writer
Instrument	voice
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Twitter username	jayleno
Educated at	Emerson College, Bentley University and Andover High School
Field of work	acting, literary activity and television production

About Jay Leno

Jay Leno: The King of Late Night

Jay Leno, born on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York, is an American television host and comedian. He is best known for his 22-year stint as the host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which made him a household name and cemented his status as one of the most successful late-night hosts in history.

Leno began his career in comedy in the 1970s, performing stand-up in clubs across the country. He quickly gained a reputation for his sharp wit and observational humor, and by the 1980s, he was a regular guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

In 1992, Leno was chosen to succeed Carson as the host of The Tonight Show, a decision that was controversial at the time but ultimately proved to be a stroke of genius. Leno's affable personality and easygoing style made him a hit with audiences, and he quickly became one of the most popular hosts on television.

Over the course of his career, Leno has won numerous awards for his work, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He has also been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame.

Despite his success, Leno has remained grounded and committed to his craft. He continues to perform stand-up comedy regularly, and he has also hosted a number of other television shows, including Jay Leno's Garage, a series about his love of cars.

Throughout his career, Leno has been known for his generosity and his commitment to giving back to his community. He has raised millions of dollars for charity through his work, and he has also been a vocal advocate for various causes, including animal rights and environmental conservation.

Today, at the age of 71, Leno remains one of the most beloved figures in American entertainment. His legacy as the King of Late Night is secure, and his influence on the world of comedy will be felt for generations to come.

References:

- "Jay Leno." Biography.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Apr. 2021, www.biography.com/personality/jay-leno.

- "Jay Leno." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0005148/.

- "Jay Leno." Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 14 Apr. 202

Films - which cast members have died?

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Amy

2015 film by Asif Kapadia

Ted 2

2015 film by Seth MacFarlane

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2

2000 film by Joe Berlingeri

Dave

1993 American political comedy film

Exit Through the Gift Shop

2010 film by Banksy

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

2005 documentary film on the rise and fall of the company

Wag the Dog

1997 film by Barry Levinson

Major League II

1994 film by David S. Ward

Delivery Man

2013 film by Ken Scott

Underdog

2007 film based on animated series

Space Cowboys

2000 film by Clint Eastwood

The Astronaut Farmer

2006 American drama film

EDtv

1999 film by Ron Howard

Americathon

US 1979 comedy film

A/k/a Tommy Chong

2006 film by Josh Gilbert

The Great Buck Howard

2008 film by Sean McGinly

Mad City

1997 film by Costa-Gavras

Silver Bears

1978 film by Ivan Passer

Meet Wally Sparks

1997 film by Peter Baldwin

Christmas Is Here Again

American Hot Wax

1978 film by Floyd Mutrux

Collision Course

1989 film by Lewis Teague

Love the Beast

2009 film by Eric Bana

Al Franken: God Spoke

2006 film by Chris Hegedus

Barbra: The Concert

1994 live recording of a Barbra Streisand Concert

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

2016 film by Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady

Jackie Chan : My Story

1998 film by Jackie Chan

Television - which cast members have died?

Jay Leno has been a part of these shows.

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The Simpsons

American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening

Friends

American sitcom

Saturday Night Live

American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show

Family Guy

American adult animated sitcom

South Park

American animated sitcom television series

Seinfeld

American sitcom

The West Wing

American poltical drama series created by Aaron Sorkin for NBC

Phineas and Ferb

American animated comedy-musical television series

Scrubs

American medical comedy-drama television series

Last Man Standing

American sitcom created by Jack Burditt

JAG

American legal drama television series

Frasier

US sitcom

Sesame Street

American children's television program

Hannah Montana

American television series

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

television series

Joey

American television series

Entourage

American comedy-drama television series

The Nanny

US 1990's television series

Real Husbands of Hollywood

American television sitcom

The Muppets

The Jay Leno Show

Home Improvement

American television sitcom

Baywatch

American action drama series

The Larry Sanders Show

television program

Episodes

British/American television sitcom

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno

Homicide: Life on the Street

television series

Wings

American TV series

The Fairly OddParents

American animated television series

The Drew Carey Show

American sitcom created by Drew Carey and Bruce Helford for the American Broadcasting Company

Good Times

American television sitcom

3rd Rock from the Sun

American sitcom

Mad About You

1990s American TV sitcom

One Day at a Time

Alice

American sitcom television series

Louie

American comedy-drama television series

Mickey and the Roadster Racers

American computer-animated children's television series

Just Shoot Me!

NBC sitcom

Dilbert

animated television series

The 7D

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Lip Sync Battle

television series

Caroline in the City

television series

Titus

American television sitcom

Ellen

1994 American television sitcom

Muppets Tonight

1990s sequel to the Muppet Show

DAG

American sitcom

The Bernie Mac Show

The Osbournes

American reality television program

The Sinbad Show

Providence

American drama series