Jay Leno biography
Jay Leno is an American television host and comedian (born 1950), born on 28 April 1950 in New Rochelle.
Jay Leno's screen career began in 1976 with Holmes & Yoyo, playing Gas Station Attendant.
Jay Leno has appeared in 41 films and 24 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Midas Man (2024), Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016), Ted 2 (2015).
Honours include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Born
- 28 April 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- New Rochelle
- Work
- Stand-up comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Journalist, Television presenter
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1976 to present
- Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
Jay Leno filmography
41 films and 24 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Midas Man | Ed Sullivan | ||
| 2016 | Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You | |||
| 2015 | Ted 2 | English | ||
| 2015 | Amy | English | ||
| 2013 | Delivery Man | English | ||
| 2010 | Exit Through the Gift Shop | English | ||
| 2009 | Love the Beast | English | ||
| 2008 | The Great Buck Howard | English | ||
| 2008 | Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare | Murray Hare | Voice | |
| 2008 | Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King | Jack O'Lantern | Voice | |
| 2008 | Igor | King Malbert | Voice | |
| 2007 | Underdog | English | ||
| 2007 | Christmas Is Here Again | Narrator | Voice | |
| 2006 | The Astronaut Farmer | English | ||
| 2006 | Al Franken: God Spoke | English | ||
| 2006 | A/k/a Tommy Chong | English | ||
| 2006 | Ice Age: The Meltdown | Fast Tony | Voice | |
| 2006 | Cars | Jay Limo | Voice; cameo | |
| 2005 | Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room | English | ||
| 2005 | Robots | Fire Hydrant | Voice; cameo | |
| 2000 | Space Cowboys | English | ||
| 2000 | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 | English | ||
| 1999 | EDtv | English | ||
| 1998 | Jackie Chan : My Story | Cantonese | ||
| 1998 | The Emperor's New Clothes: An All-Star Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale | The Moth | Voice |
Show all 41 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Wag the Dog | English | ||
| 1997 | Meet Wally Sparks | English | ||
| 1997 | Mad City | English | ||
| 1994 | Barbra: The Concert | English | ||
| 1994 | The Flintstones | Bedrock's Most Wanted Host | ||
| 1994 | Major League II | English | ||
| 1993 | Dave | English | ||
| 1993 | We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story | Vorb | Voice | |
| 1993 | Loaded Weapon 1 | Everett | ||
| 1989 | Collision Course | Detective Tony Costas | Filmed in 1989, released in 1992 | |
| 1983 | What's Up, Hideous Sun Demon | Ishmael Pivnik | Voice | |
| 1981 | Polyester | Journalist on TV News | Uncredited | |
| 1979 | Americathon | Larry Miller | ||
| 1978 | American Hot Wax | Mookie | ||
| 1978 | Silver Bears | Albert Fiore | ||
| 1977 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Carpenter | Uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | T.O.T.S | Hank Featherbee | Voice; episode: "Grandpa's Great Adventure" | |
| 2017 | Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures | Billy Beagle | Voice; recurring role | |
| 2016 | Ask the StoryBots | King Yardstick the Ruler | Voice; episode: "How Does Night Happen?" | |
| 2015 | Last Man Standing | Joe Leonard | Recurring role | |
| 2014 | The 7D | Crystal Ball | Voice; recurring role | |
| 2014 | Phineas and Ferb | Colonel Contraction | Voice; episode: "Phineas and Ferb Save Summer" | |
| 2014 | Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas | Fake Santa #1 | Voice, television film | |
| 2011 | Timmy's Secret Wish | Crimson Chin | TV special | |
| 2006 | Jimmy Timmy Power Hour | Nega-Chin | Voice; crossover TV special | |
| 2002 | Teamo Supremo | Car-Go | Voice; Episode: "Getaway Car-Go!" | |
| 2001 | The Fairly OddParents | Crimson Chin, Nega-Chin | Voice; 12 episodes | |
| 2000 | 20 Hours in L.A. | American Sign Language | ||
| 2000 | The Drew Carey Show | Lewis' Boss | Episode: "Drew Live II" | |
| 1999 | Providence | Lucky the Dog | Voice; episode: "Blind Faith" | |
| 1998 | South Park | Mr. Kitty | Voice; episode: "Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut" | |
| 1995 | The One with Mrs. Bing | English | ||
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Jay Frog | Voice; episode: "The Frog Prince" | |
| 1993 | Frasier | Don | Voice; episode: "Oops" | |
| 1981 | Alice | Bones | Episode: "The Wild One" | |
| 1979 | One Day at a Time | Bernard Shapiro | Episode: "Going Nowhere" (1979) | |
| 1979 | Laverne & Shirley | Bobby Bitts, Joey Mitchell | ||
| 1978 | Almost Heaven | Danny | TV movie | |
| 1976 | Holmes & Yoyo | Gas Station Attendant | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 1976 | Good Times | The Young Man | Episode: "J.J. in Trouble" |