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Jimmy Fallon Jimmy Fallon American television host, comedian, actor, singer, writer and producer Jimmy Fallon participated in the Saugerties, New York Babe Ruth League. Fallon currently hosts The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, a late-night talk show. He debuted as the new host of The Tonight Show on February 17, 2014. Prior to that, he appeared in several films, and was best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2004, and the host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from 2009 to 2014. It was Fallon’s lifelong dream to appear on Saturday Night Live, having been a fan of the show since childhood. Fallon won over Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels with his impression of Adam Sandler. He was part of the cast that included Will Ferrell, Tracy Morgan and Molly Shannon. During his time on the show, Fallon become known for his impressions. He took on such famous names as Robert De Niro, Jerry Seinfeld, John Lennon, Chris Rock and Mick Jagger. Fallon also did musical impersonations of Bono of U2, Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Alanis Morissette, and Robert Smith of The Cure. As for original characters, Fallon brought to life a diverse mix of personalities—a snotty department store clerk, a boy- band member and a sullen Boston teen, among others. Fallon also co-hosted the show’s recurring sketch “Weekend Update” with Tina Fey. Fallon and his wife, Hollywood producer, have two daughters, Winnie Rose and Frances Cole. .