Jay Leno
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Summary
Jay Leno was born on April 28, 1950[1], in New Rochelle[2]. He has worked as a stand-up comedian[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], journalist[6], and television presenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,649 views/month, #3,877 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mavis Leno[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: singer[12], dancer[13], voice actor[14], comedian[15], television actor[16], YouTuber[17], television producer[18], writer[19]
- Field of work: acting[20], literary activity[21], television production[22]
- Educated at: Emerson College[23], Bentley University[24], Andover High School[25]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series[26], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[31]
- Commons category: Jay Leno[32]
- Family name: Leno (surname)[33]
- Given name: James[34], Jay[35], Muir[36], Douglas[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jay Leno[38]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[39]
- Filmography: Jay Leno filmography[40]
- Instrument: voice[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: James Douglas Muir Leno[43]
- Name in native language: James Douglas Muir Leno[44]
- Start of work period: 1973[45]
Product Details
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: US[47]
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Began / founded: 1950-04-28[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5579c8b1-ae02-4983-aeef-aed1f56ca5d6[49]
Why It Matters
Jay Leno has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Josh Peck[52], an actor[53], b. 1986[54], of United States[55].
FAQs
Where was Jay Leno born?
Jay Leno was born in New Rochelle[2].
Who was Jay Leno married to?
Jay Leno's spouses include Mavis Leno[9].
What did Jay Leno do for work?
Jay Leno worked as a stand-up comedian[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], journalist[6], and television presenter[7].
Where did Jay Leno go to school?
Jay Leno was educated at Emerson College[23], Bentley University[24], and Andover High School[25].
What awards did Jay Leno receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series[26], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series[29].
Who did Jay Leno influence?
Jay Leno has been cited as an influence by Josh Peck[52].