It is a fact that no one doubts that the world of television and all that it entails has a large audience that, around the world, is faithful to its content and consumes it on a regular basis. Thus, the professionals dedicated to it can enjoy high levels of popularity at international level. One of the most prominent faces in this sphere is Jimmy Fallon. Born in Bay Ridge, New York, on September 19, 1974, he is an American comedian, television host and actor, who owes much of his fame to his late-night program, 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.
Precisely because of the relevance of his television career is why, over the years, we have been able to receive a lot of information regarding his professional life. On the contrary, we do not know so much about more personal aspects and, for this reason, from The Look we give you all the information you need to discover what is his heritage.
This is how Jimmy Fallon's life has been
In order to dive into his life and talk about more specific aspects, first it is important to review his early years. He is the son of Jim and Gloria Fallon and has a sister also named Gloria, just like his mother. Both were raised in Saugerties, New York.
For his part, Jimmy was born James Thomas Fallon and began his studies in Albany, but later transferred to the College of Saint Rose and finally graduated from Saugerties High School in 1992. Shortly after, in 1998, he became part of the popular television show 'Saturday Night Live', where he worked as a comedian until 2004.
Jimmy Fallon's television career
Similarly, his debut as an actor on the big screen was in 2000, in the film 'Almost Famous', directed by Cameron Crowe. A year later he joined the series 'Blood Brothers'. Likewise, he also appeared in 'Everything Else', by Woody Allen, and in 'Taxi. Total skid', by Tim Story.
However, his most outstanding work was in television, as a presenter. The first of his programs was 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon', on NBC, from 2009 to 2014. From the year in which it ended, the same network and Jimmy presented the new program, 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', where he continues today and where he has gained much of his fame.
This is Jimmy Fallon's heritage
As a result of his effort and work, Fallon has managed to accumulate a large patrimony. According to sources, the annual salary that the comedian earns could be, approximately, something over 15 million dollars. In total, it is estimated that his net worth will grow, in the current year, to $60 million.
This amount may seem exorbitant and certainly unattainable and, in fact, for many it is, but it is a reality that television is a great generator of income and that, for his part, Fallon has made his program a success and is followed by millions of people around the world.