Jay Leno
Television Host
Birthdate: Apr 28, 1950
High School:Andover High School
Yearbooks:1968
Yearbook photos of Jay Leno from Andover High School
Jay Leno (born James Douglas Muir Leno: April 28, 1950) is an American comedian and television host. He graduated with the class of 1968 from Andover High School in Andover, Massachusetts. In high school, Leno, to no surprise, was named “Funniest Senior” by his senior class. Leno made his television debut in the 1976 American sitcom, Good Times. Although Leno would eventually go on to host The Tonight Show he made his first appearance on the late night show in 1977. In addition, for being known as the host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Jay Leno Show, and Jay Leno’s Garage, he also owns and extensive car collections surpassing 286 vehicles.
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, Or Comedy Seriesfor The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 1995
- TV Guide Award for Favorite Late Night Show for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 1999, 2000
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2000
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Format Non-Fiction Program for Jay Leno’s Garage, 2011
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, 2014
Source: Wikipedia
