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Jimmy Fallon

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James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American comedian, actor and musician who is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live.

From 2000 until his departure from the show in 2004, Fallon co-anchored Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" segment with Tina Fey. Among his impressions were Pat O'Brien, Osama bin Laden, Jeff Zucker, Dennis Miller, and Barry Gibb. Some famous characters he has had include Joey Mack, Nick Burns, Sully and Denise, and Jarrett from Jarrett's Room.

Fallon has also appeared in the movies Taxi, Anything Else, The Entrepreneurs and Almost Famous.

In 2002, Fallon released the comedy album The Bathroom Wall.

Fallon also hosted the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards and co-hosted the 2001 MTV Movie Awards with Kirsten Dunst.

Fallon is currently filming "Fever Pitch" along with co-star Drew Barrymore, directed by the Farrelly brothers. The film is due to release in the fall of 2005.