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    Jimmy Fallon: Super Comedian, Writer and Late Night Host
    Jimmy Fallon: Super Comedian, Writer and Late Night Host
    Jimmy Fallon: Super Comedian, Writer and Late Night Host
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    Jimmy Fallon: Super Comedian, Writer and Late Night Host

    By Peter Adams

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    Jimmy Fallon is a New York born comedian, actor and late night host. As a child, Jimmy and his older sister re-enacted their favorite scenes from Saturday Night Live for their parents every Sunday morning. After graduating from high school, his mother encouraged him to try performing at an open mic night at a comedy club called Bananas in Poughkeepsie, NY. He continued to perform throughout college then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a comedy career full time. In Los Angeles, Jimmy joined The Groundlings improve group where he began to polish a very funny standup act. This act won Jimmy his dream audition for Saturday Night Live.
    He was hired as a cast member for the 1998-1999 seasons.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXinXii
    Release dateMay 26, 2014
    ISBN9781304919601
    Jimmy Fallon: Super Comedian, Writer and Late Night Host

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      Jimmy Fallon - Peter Adams

      Jimmy Fallon: Super Comedian, Writer and Late Night Host

      © 2014 by Peter Adams

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      Early Years

      Comedian and actor James Thomas Fallon Jr. was born on Brooklyn, New York. He was a Saturday Night Live enthusiast since childhood, and his kindergarten photo included the caption: Most likely to take over for David Letterman. He attended the College of St. Rose in Albany before dropping out just shy of graduation to pursue a career in comedy in Los Angeles, California.

      Saturday Night Live

      In the late 1990s, Fallon moved back to New York and fulfilled a lifelong dream. He got a chance to audition for his favorite show, Saturday Night Live. Meeting with co-creator and producer Lorne Michaels, Fallon won him over with his impression of Adam Sandler. He joined the show's cast for the 1998-1999 seasons, which also featured Will Ferrell, Tracy Morgan and Molly Shannon.

      During his time on the show, Fallon became known for his impressions. He took on such famous names as Robert

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