Jimmy Fallon Net Worth, Biography, Career, Wife and Kids

Jimmy Fallon Net Worth  $60 Million

Jimmy Fallon is a very popular figure in the American entertainment industry. The American comedian who is also an established actor, television host and writer, has made a massive wealth from being an active entertainer in over twenty years since his debut in the year 1998.

Talented and funny, he is known for hosting the late-night talk show “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” before that. He is recognized for his numerous movies as well as his work in TV as a cast member of the show “Saturday Night Live”.

Jimmy Fallon net worth runs into millions of dollars. He grew up with a keen interest in comedy and music, and moved to Los Angeles at 21 to pursue his dreams.

Jimmy Fallon’s Early Life

James Thomas ‘Jimmy’ Fallon was born on 19 September 1974, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, to James W. Fallon and Gloria Fallon. As kids, Jimmy and his elder sister, Gloria would watch videos of ‘’Saturday Night Live’’ and would re-enact it in the presence of their family or friends.

Apart from impersonating characters on the show, Jimmy also paid full focus on music and would frequently perform in music and comedy contests.

He attended St. Mary of the Snow and later studied at The College of St. Rose, where he majored in Computer Science. Eventually, he dropped Computer Science and switched to Communication along the line.

He graduated on the subject later on in his life. On May 2009, he received his bachelor’s degree in Communication and an honorary degree from College of Saint Rose.

Jimmy Fallon’s Career

Fallon started off with comedy, and secured a manager before the age of 21. He used to perform stand-up where he could make around $7 per set. He later had his chance and appeared in films such as “Spin City” and “The Scheme” before getting to Unsuccessfully audition at “Saturday Night Live”.

His second shot to the same show came when he was 23 years of age. This time around, he auditioned and made it through.

In 1998 Jimmy Fallon’s career at the show “Saturday Night Live” kicked off in the 24th season, and before episode four, he had won the hearts of many fans, and ladies considered him charming.

In between his career as a cast member of the show, he would feature in films such as “Almost Famous” among others. He stayed at “Saturday Night Live” for a period of 6 years before heading out to engage in other things.

He went ahead to join David Letterman as host of “Late Show” in 2003, hosted “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” for five years from 2009 to 2014, then returned to “Saturday Night Live” which he hosted in 2011, 2013 and 2017.

Other shows he hosts to date are “Lip Sync Battle” and “The Tonight Show” since 2014.As an actor, Jimmy has appeared in a long list of highly successful movies.

He has been seen on films like “Ted 2”, “Jurassic World”, “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”, among others. He has also registered his name as a musician, known for his two studio albums “Blow Your Pants Off” and “The Bathroom Wall”.

Films & Television Shows

Some of the top rated films and shows the actor and show host has been involved in include:

Awards & Achievements

Jimmy Fallon has had an outstanding time as a comedian, actor, and television show host, and for that, he has won different prestigious awards, including 1 Grammy Award, 5 People’s Choice Awards, 1 Critics’ choice Television Award, 6 Primetime Emmy Awards, and 1 Webby Award. He has also been honoured with an honorary degree from College of Saint Rose.

Personal Life & Family

On December 22, 2007, he got married Nancy Juvonen. She is an actress and comedian who has also appeared alongside him on “Saturday Night Live”. They have two daughters, Winnie and Frances Cole, born in 2013 and 2014.

Another important part of the family is Jimmy’s pet dog, a female English cream
Golden Retriever called Gary Frick that has made it to several shows of Jimmy Fallon as well as his social media pages.

Age & Physical Features

Being born in 1974 means that Jimmy Fallon is 45 years old presently. His perfect smile is always visible and completely matches his charming appearance. The Brooklyn-born comedian weighs 84kg and stands at a height of 183cm. The colour of his hair and eyes is black.

Jimmy Fallon Net Worth

As a well established entertainer, Jimmy Fallon net worth has has been earned through his successful career as host of some of the most-watched television shows in the world. He has also released a number of musical tracks and has appeared in many films. So here’s how he has made his money.

Salary & Earnings

Professional since 1998, Jimmy Fallon has earned huge fortunes and fame for himself. When he started to work on “The Tonight Show”, his take-home at the end of the year was around $5, but today he bags almost $14 million on an annual basis.

His salary from the show “Late Night” was $11 million in 2013. Apart from his gains from show hosting, his film career is his other wealth boosting factor. He also generates his fortune from singing and authoring books. He is also a comedian and reportedly makes around $67,200 per year.

The actor has also endorsed several brands and earns around $27,922 to $48,203 per sponsor post he makes on his active social media profiles like Instagram and Twitter where he has a huge following.

Houses, Cars, Lifestyle

Pocketing an impressive fortune makes it possible for the funny man to afford a lavish lifestyle. He is an owner of many costly cars and properties, and doesn’t fail to show the world how he lives by posting flashy pictures on his social media accounts.

Jimmy owns a farmhouse in Sagaponack which he purchased for $5.7 million. He also owns a 3,500 sq.ft house worth of $5.6 million, and a $1.3 million co-op in Manhattan.

Amongst his fancy cars, you’ll find a GMC Terrain SLE ($28,100), a mini Pittsburgh, Ford SUV ($21,090), BMW ($51,250), and a Toyota which is presumed to cost from $20,995.

Jimmy Fallon net worth is approximately $60 million. His financial figure is on its own a proof of how good the actor and comedian has been at his job. Having navigated his way to glory, he is now one of the best actors and highest-paid television hosts.