Biography
Gather around, and I shall tell you a tale of how the wonderful Mr. Fallon came to be...
James Thomas Fallon was born on September 19, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Saugerties, New York, which is in upstate NY. He's since done stand up, impressions (which he is great at), and characters across the country, in some of the biggest comedy clubs, such as the Improv (in LA) and Caroline's Comedy Club (in NYC.) He also took acting classes with The Groundlings, an LA based breeding ground for great comedians.
Jimmy joined the cast of Saturday Night Live as a featured player in September of 1998. He has already been called the best SNL player since Phil Hartman, and is popular amonst SNL fans. Was chosen for People Magazine's 50 Most Eligible Bachelors. Hosted the 2001 MTV Movie. Video Awards with Kirsten Dunst. His television talk show appearances include "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Lives in New York City. In 1999, he released his book: "I Hate This Place: The Pessimist's Guide To Life" which he co-wrote with his sister Gloria Fallon.
Was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2002 by People Magazine. Hosted the 2002 MTV Music Video Awards. Jimmy's parents are from the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. Jimmy is of Irish descent. Spoofed the Music Videos of Eminem, Avril Lavinge, The White Stripes, Enrique Iglesias, Dave Matthews Band and Nelly during his opening act at the 2002 MTV Music Video Awards. Jimmy is 5'10. Sold his car in California.
Stats
Full Name: James Thomas Fallon
Birthdate: September 19, 1974
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, but raised in Saugerties, New York
Family:
Father - Jim Fallon
Mother - Gloria Fallon
Siblings - Gloria Fallon
College: St. Rose in Albany New York
Major: Computer Science
Other career options: Post Man
Prom Date: Lori Mullen
First Kiss: Megan McCoy
Favorite Actress: Wynona Ryder
Did you know...
That Jimmy cried when he first saw "Gone With The Wind"
Jimmy loves "Lizzie MaGuire"
He got a copy of "Engelburt Humperdink's Greatest Hits" from a record copy, and thought, "What the hell?"
Is embarrassed of liking Twisted Sister
Likes to dance to Micheal Jackson
Has been in a few fist fights
Dropped out of college his last year, because Computer Science was too hard. (I know what he means, my sister is also in her last year of Computer Science, and she has so much trouble)
His favorite color to wear is brown

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