Jay Leno - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 28, 1950
Age	76
Birthplace	New Rochelle, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Jay Leno's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Hosting 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'

Intro

Jay Leno is an American comedian, actor, writer, and television host, best known for hosting NBC’s 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.' With a career spanning stand-up, television, and automotive enthusiasm, he became one of the most identifiable late-night hosts in American television history.

Early Life & Background

Jay Leno was born to Angelo Leno, an insurance salesman, and Catherine Leno, a homemaker. He grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, where he attended Andover High School. Leno later attended Emerson College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in speech therapy. He began performing stand-up comedy during college.

Career Highlights

Host of 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' from 1992 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2014.
Creator and host of 'Jay Leno’s Garage,' a popular web and later television series focused on automobiles.
Renowned stand-up comedian performing in clubs across the United States for decades.
Authored several books and made frequent appearances as a guest host prior to his tenure on 'The Tonight Show.'

Trivia

Leno is known for his extensive classic car and motorcycle collection.
He rarely spent any of his Tonight Show earnings, reportedly living off his stand-up comedy income instead.
Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2014.

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