Talking Head Jay Leno
Birth name: James Douglas Muir Leno
Born: April 28, 1950 (age 60) New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Medium: Television
Nationality: American
Years active: 1973–present
Genres: Observational comedy
Subject(s): Everyday life, American culture
Influences: Johnny Carson, Robert Klein, Alan King, George Carlin, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Rodney Dangerfield
Influenced: Dennis Miller
Spouse: Mavis Leno (1980–present)
Notable works and roles: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (host, 1992–2009)
The Jay Leno Show (host, 2009–2010)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (host, 2010– )
Biography
The one of the famous celebrities James Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno is an American stand-up slapstick comedian and television host. Begin 1992 to 2009, Leno was the host of NBC's
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Beginning in September 2009, Leno started a primetime talk show, titled
The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern Time, UTC-5), also on NBC. After The Jay Leno Show was cancelled in January 2010 amid a host disagreement, Leno revisited to host The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on March 1, 2010.
Awards and Nominations
Emmy Awards2005Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
2003Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
2002Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
2000Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
1999Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
1998Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
1998Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
1996Got nomination for Empire Awardcategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
1995Won Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
1994Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
1993Got nomination for Emmycategory
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (TV)
shared with Debbie Vickers (executive producer); Patti M. Grant, Larry Goitia (supervising producer)
People's Choice Awards, USA2008Got nomination for People's Choice Awardcategory
Favorite Talk Show Host
2007Got nomination for People's Choice Awardcategory
Favorite Talk Show Host
2006Won People's Choice Awardcategory
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
2005Got nomination for People's Choice Awardcategory
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
TV Guide Awards2001Got nomination for TV Guide Awardcategory
Talk-Variety Star of the Year
Walk of Fame2000Won Star on the Walk of Famecategory
Television Writers Guild of America, USA
1989Got nomination for WGA Award (TV)category
Variety - Musical, Award, Tribute, Special Event for Family Comedy Hour (1987) (TV Movie)
shared with Jack Elinson; Marvin Silbermintz; Jay Teitzell
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