Who is Jay Leno’s wife Mavis Leno? Her Bio: Net Worth, Kids, Family, Wedding, Career
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• Mavis Leno is an American feminist, philanthropist, and the wife of Jay Leno. • Mavis was opposed to gender rules and boundaries from an early age. • She has been involved with the Feminist Majority Foundation since its inception. • She has fought internationally for the rights of women. • Her net worth is estimated to be over $5 million.
Known for movies
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992-2014) as Producer
The Jay Leno Show (2009-2010) as Producer
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (2014) as Himself - Talk Show Host
Calendar Girls (2003) as Himself
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Net Worth$350 millionDate Of BirthApril 28, 1950SpouseMavis LenoMarkHigh-pitched voiceFactAlthough Leno's (1992) predecessor appeared on rival late night talk show (1993) twice (in a walk-on stage appearance soon after Letterman's show debuted, and later in a filmed segment), Carson never once appeared on (1992) with his successor. Many, including Leno, took this as a sign that "Johnny likes Dave more" and would have preferred to have been his "Tonight Show" replacement.PaymentsEarned $30,000,000 /year (2009-10) from (2009)
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Who is Mavis Leno?
Mavis Elizabeth Leno was born on the 5th September 1946, in San Francisco, California USA, and is a leading feminist and noted philanthropist, known to the world for her fight against Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan since the late ‘90s. Also, she is familiar to the world as the wife of the famous TV host Jay Leno.
Early Life, Family, and Education
The daughter of the actor E. A. Nicholson and his wife Victoria Edith Chance, at an early age, Mavis was interested in becoming a jockey, however, her father disapproved, explaining that it wasn’t suitable for women. This developed a high level of rage and opposition in Mavis towards rules and so different between men and women. Unfortunately, there is no information in regards to Mavis’ formal education.
First Meeting with Jay Leno
Mavis and Jay met in the mid- ‘70s, when Jay was still performing in the nightclubs of Los Angeles; she was laughing her heart out the entire night and caught Jay’s eyes. Their first meeting led to a friendship and then a relationship, which was later crowned by marriage.Jay Leno and Mavis Leno wedding
Wedding Ceremony and Married Life
Four years older than her husband, Mavis and Jay tied the knot on the 30th November 1980, just four years after their first encounter. Though married for over 35 years, the couple doesn’t have any children, and Mavis blames herself for that. Mavis was 34 when the two met, and was more focused on her career than on family. However, Jay denied that, and said that he also didn’t want children. When asked about how things are in their marriage, the couple stated that they are happy together, and even now are satisfied with how things are, after almost 40 years.
Mavis Leno Career and Philanthropy
Mavis has been a part of the Feminist Majority Foundation since its inception, and since 1997 has served as the chair of its Campaign to stop gender apartheid in Afghanistan. Two years later, alongside her husband Mavis donated $100,000 to the organization to enable an increase its operations. However, since her first endeavor, Mavis has become a leading feminist not only in the US, but also internationally, fighting for the rights of all women.
"The personal is political." -Mavis Leno
— Ms. Magazine (@MsMagazine)
Mavis Leno Net Worth
When it comes to her wealth, authoritative sources estimate that her net worth is over $5 million, but of interest is that Jay Leno’s net worth is estimated at $350 million.
Mavis Leno’s Husband – Jay Leno
Born James Douglas Muir Leno on the 28th April 1950, in New Rochelle, New York State USA, he is a stand-up comedian, actor, and television host, best known to the world through his comedy series “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, aired from 1992 until 2009 when it was canceled because of controversy between Jay and Conan O’ Brien. Jay is the son of Catherine, a homemaker, and Angelo, of Scottish and Italian ancestry respectively. Jay went to Andover High School, and later obtained a bachelor’s degree in speech therapy from Emerson College. Jay is dyslexic, but that hasn’t stopped him in his educational and professional endeavors. Jay started a comedy club at Emerson College in 1973, and ever since then has been focused on his ever-improving career. Aside from his work as a television host, Jay is also an accomplished actor, with notable roles in such films as “American Hot Wax” (1978), “Polyester” (1981), “Collision Course” (1989), and in the TV series “Last Man Standing” (2015-2017), among many others. When not working, Jay spends time in his garage, in which he stores such luxurious cars as a 2014 McLaren P1, 1986 Lamborghini Countach, 1970 Citroen SM, and 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S among others.
General Info
Full NameJay LenoNet Worth$350 millionDate Of BirthApril 28, 1950Height1.8 mProfessionScreenwriter, Stand-up comedian, Television producer, Voice Actor, Television presenterEducationEmerson College, Bentley UniversityNationalityAmerican
AwardsPeople's Choice Award for Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Format Nonfiction Program, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy-Variety Or Music Program, Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesNominationsPeople's Choice Award for Favorite Talk Show Host, Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program, TCA Career Achievement Award, WGA Award for Best Comedy/Variety - Music, Awards, Tributes - Specials - Television, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction...MoviesCollision Course, American Hot Wax, The Flintstones, Americathon, Igor, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Silver Bears, Robots, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story, Love the Beast, Tales of the Rat Fink, Christmas Is Here Again, Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King, Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare, Ted 2, Elf: Buddy'...
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#Marks / Signs1White hair with black spot2High-pitched voice3His large chin
#Quote1Happy birthday to Hugh Hefner. He just turned 88. You might remember, a year-and-a-half ago he married his 26-year-old fiancée, Crystal Harris. Or, as she calls it, bed-panning for gold.2[Advice to young comedians when starting out] Comedy is like going to college, you do it for four years, then you graduate, then you start getting stand up jobs. You have to look at it like any other job, if you went to work for a big company, you would start in the mail room for a year, maybe nine months if you're exceptional, then you move up.3If God had wanted us to vote He would have given us candidates.4Some sad news: President 's lapdog passed away. Gee, I didn't even know was sick.5This week, sent out invitations for her marriage to . But those aren't really invitations, those are more like season tickets. Once you have one, you get to go to all her weddings until January.6[on NBC replacing with Jay Leno after only seven months of his tenure hosting "The Tonight Show"] -- Conan got screwed. I got screwed. This is TV. The reason show business pays a lot of money is so when you get screwed you've got something left over.7Riding a Ducati is like having sex with an aerobics instructor - you know, I'm exhausted and panting and it's going: 'Are you done, already?'8My dad's idea of a good time is to go to Sears and walk around.9The best way to ruin a comedy is to throw a lot of money at it.10People don't mind if you have a lot of money if they know you're working for it.11"You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh...it's as simple as that." Woman's World (7-4-06)12I see that has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It marks the first time that Mike Tyson has made it to Chapter 11 in anything.13[on the now-defunct XFL] "Ratings for the XFL are so low that pretty soon they'll be able to address the viewers by name."14[on the steering for his jet-powered motorcycle] "It's kinda like square-dancing with a fat lady: the fact that she does it at all is pretty amazing."15The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin.16Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime. Teach a man to create an artificial shortage of fish and he will eat steak.17You aren't famous until my mother has heard of you.18It is said that life begins when the fetus can exist apart from its mother. By this definition, many people in Hollywood are legally dead.19The reason there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver.20"Seems there's a big debate going on about whether a new TV commercial for Minute Maid orange juice portrays Popeye and Bluto as gay lovers or just good friends. The commercial shows Popeye and Bluto at the beach and riding a bicycle for two. I don't think that makes them gay. I think the fact they both find Olive Oyl attractive, that makes them gay." (From (1992), June 4, 2001)21"In France, they're having trouble translating a lot of Internet terms into French. In France the law is you have to use French words. For example, there are no French words for surfing the Web, there aren't any French words for chat session, and there aren't any French words for hacker. Of course, a lot of other words don't translate to French either: military victory, deodorant..." (From (1992), May 4, 2001)22"President James Garfield could write in Latin with one hand while writing in Greek with the other. I would give my right arm to be ambidextrous." (From (1992), March 9, 2001)23"I saw something stupid in the paper today - a new alarm clock that makes no noise. It's for people who don't like loud noises. Instead, it slowly hits you with light and gets brighter and brighter until you wake up. I already have one of those...it's called a window." (From (1992), February 14, 2001)24"Looks like Darva 'Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?' Conger () will pose naked in 'Playboy' Magazine. She says the photos will be tastefully done. And who else knows more about taste than a woman who marries a man she just met on Fox?" (From (1992), May 8, 2000).25They always say the Miss America Pageant isn't a beauty contest, it's really a scholarship program. If that's the case, why don't we just put all the contestants on (1984) and pick Miss America that way? At least you get the smartest one.26A new medical study reports that men who eat ten pizzas a week are less likely to develop prostate problems at age 50. That's because they are usually dead by age 40.27In Huntington Beach, California, three police instructors lost their jobs after ordering two cadets who were caught smoking to eat cigarette sandwiches as punishment. And of course the tobacco companies are thinking, 'Cigarette sandwiches - what a great idea.'28During the infamous murder trial: "Actor wannabe is very excited about this trial. It's the first call-back he's had in two years. 'Oh, a part! A part! I got another part!'"29"A historic operation occurred over in Boston. Doctors successfully transplanted tissue from a pig's brain to a man's brain -- and the man's brain did not reject it. That pretty much confirms what women have been saying about men" (From (1992), April 25, 1995).
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#Fact1He is left-handed.2Mutually agreed with his wife Mavis not to have any children.3Winner of the 2014 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, awarded by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.4Had a brother, who passed away.5Release of his book, "If Roast Beef Could Fly". [2004]6Release of the book, "The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno and the Network Battle for the Night" by Bill Carter. [1993]7Release of the book, "The Leno Wit: His Life and Humor" by Jay Walker. [1997]8Release of the book, "Eddie Krumble is the Clapper" by Dito Montiel. [2007]9Release of his autobiography, "Leading with My Chin" by Jay with . [1996]10Release of his book, "How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (Or Just in Your Class)". [2005]11Inducted into the Sturgis [South Dakota] Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002.12Doesn't drink coffee, soup or any hot beverages. If it doesn't have ice in it, he's generally not interested.13Wrote jokes for 's stand-up act and his series (1974).14He owns three Shelby Cars.15Received Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year award at Harvard University [February 4, 2011].16Roomed with when both were fledgling entertainers, during which time he taught Prinze how to drive a car.17Claims that after having seen his idol perform "Teddy Bear" in the movie (1957), made him determined, at the tender age of seven, to pursue a career in show business.18One of the many acts he opened for early in his stand-up career featured .19Confessed to guest on his show (May 4, 2010) that he is an obsessive hoarder who still has every car magazine purchased since 8th grade. Also revealed that he kept a Soupy Sub Sandwich at the studio sent to him by a lady from Rhose Island in 1993. Johansson was astounded when Leno produced the antique sandwich along with a bottle of 'brown' tomato ketchup.20The final guest on his run of (1992) was successor and the musical guest was .21The first guest on (2009) was and the musical segment comprised of an ensemble performance by , and . (West also sat down for a brief unscheduled interview following his controversial 2009 MTV Video Music Awards incident which occurred the day before).22's appearance on (2009) marked the first TV talk show appearance by a sitting President.23 (1961) was the first talk show appearance for Jay Leno, which aired on October 19, 1977. and were also guests.24Driver of Pace Car at 83rd Indianapolis 500; May 30, 1999.25On an episode of (1992), he claimed that he got in his first auto accident a mere 81 hours after getting his driver's license.26When he was a child, he fell down the stairs. As a result of the accident, his spleen was ripped and had to be removed.27In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year to be $32 million.28Is famous for his collection of motorcycles, two of which were featured in the movie, (1997).29 was his very first guest on Monday May 25, 1992. when Jay took over the late night throne vacated by on Friday May 22, 1992.30He has recently started a tradition for his Thanksgiving day shows. Each year on Thanksgiving Day, the entire audience is made up of men and women of the Armed Forces. He is usually the only late-night host to tape a new show on Thanksgiving Day.31In November 2006, on his show, he ate a vegetable for the first time in 37 years.32He and his wife were contestants on the couples game show (1982) in the early 80s.33Is a die hard fan of , , and .34During the trial in February of 2005, Jay Leno had been subpoenaed to testify at the trial. Judge Rodney S. Melville issued a "gag order" barring anyone involved in the case from discussing it outside court, and the comedian feared that the order would apply to his monologues on (1992). He was allowed to write the jokes but not tell them. To get around this order, Leno called on his fellow comedians to tell the jokes he wrote for him. Some of these people included , , , , and . They came out and told the jokes while Leno stood beside them on stage. On March 11, 2005, the judge had the gag order lifted. In a statement, he explained, "I am not attempting to prevent anybody from making a living in the normal way that they make their living," adding that Leno may not talk about the specific things to which he is a witness.35Although Leno's (1992) predecessor appeared on rival late night talk show (1993) twice (in a walk-on stage appearance soon after Letterman's show debuted, and later in a filmed segment), Carson never once appeared on (1992) with his successor. Many, including Leno, took this as a sign that "Johnny likes Dave more" and would have preferred to have been his "Tonight Show" replacement.36He stepped down as host of the (1992) in 2009. His replacement was NBC (1993) host .37Was a writer on the 1970s comedy series (1974), as was his late night talk show competitor .38Is one of the few owners of the McLaren F1 supercar.39Attended Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dropped out after only one semester.40Is a "seasoned" Monopoly player; likes to play with real money and the "race car" is his favorite playing piece.41In May 2003, he hosted NBC's morning talk show (1952). In a May sweeps promotion, "Today" show host , in turn, hosted (1992).42Had guests sign one of his Harley Davidsons (the first being ), after which the bike was auctioned off with the money going to help victims of the September 11th attacks.43Under the teacher's comments of Jay's 5th-grade report card read, "If Jay spent as much time studying as he does trying to be a comedian, he'd be a big star."44Growing up in Massachusetts, he suffered from dyslexia.45Jay's paternal grandparents were Italian. His mother was Scottish (born in Greenock, Scotland).46A 1972 graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.47Met his wife while performing at a comedy club in Los Angeles. Mavis was in the audience, and she laughed at all his jokes at the right time.48His wife, Mavis, is active in the Feminist Majority Foundation which helps raise funds to combat the strict Islamic fundamentalist Taliban regime that requires women to wear head-to-toe shrouds. Her first appearance on (1962) was March 2, 1977.49Owns over 170 classic cars and over 150 motorcycles. His very first automobile was a 1934 Ford V-8 truck, which he restored himself at the age of 14.50Maintaining classic cars and motorcycles is one of Jay's hobbies.51He and his wife of many years have no children.52Raised in Andover, Massachusetts.53Born at 2:03am-EST.
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Producer
TitleYearStatusCharacterJay Leno's Garage2016TV Series documentary executive producer - 5 episodesJay Leno's Garage: The Ultimate Car Week2014TV Special documentary executive producerThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV Series producer - 1,806 episodes, 1994 - 2013 consulting producer - 64 episodes, 1997 - 1999The Jay Leno Show2009-2010TV Series producer - 27 episodesJay Leno's Garage2006TV Series documentary executive producer - uncreditedRoadside Attractions2002TV Short producer
Writer
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV Series writing supervisor - 167 episodes, 2009 - 2013 supervising writer - 70 episodes, 2009 writer - 14 episodes, 1992 - 2006The Jay Leno ShowTV Series writing supervisor - 22 episodes, 2009 - 2010 supervising writer - 7 episodes, 2009 head writer - 1 episode, 2010Family Comedy Hour1987TV Special written byJay Leno and the American Dream1986TV MovieThe Jay Leno Special1986TV MovieDoctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce1986Video material - segment "Roadmaster"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962TV Series
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TitleYearStatusCharacterLast Man Standing2015-2016TV SeriesJoeAsk the StoryBots2016TV SeriesSpecial Guest AppearanceThe 7D2014-2016TV SeriesCrystal BallThe Simpsons2016TV SeriesJay LenoFamily Guy2006-2016TV SeriesJay Leno / Mayor Jay LenoThe Muppets.2015TV SeriesJay LenoJay Leno's Denim Car2015ShortTed 22015Jay LenoElf: Buddy's Musical Christmas2014TV MovieFake Santa #1 (voice)The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014TV SeriesJay Leno (segment "House of Cue Cards")Phineas and Ferb2014TV SeriesColonel ContractionEpisodes2014TV SeriesJay LenoDelivery Man2013Jay LenoReal Husbands of Hollywood2013TV SeriesJay Leno1600 Penn2012TV SeriesJay LenoLouie2012TV SeriesJayThe Fairly OddParents2001-2011TV SeriesThe Crimson Chin Crimson Chin Himself ...Hannah Montana2010TV SeriesJay LenoI'm Still Here2010/IJay Leno (uncredited)Entourage2009TV SeriesJay LenoScooby-Doo and the Goblin King2008VideoJack O'Lantern (voice)Igor2008King Malbert (voice)Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare2008VideoMurray Hare (voice)The Great Buck Howard2008Jay LenoKISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 1992-20002007VideoJay LenoChristmas Is Here Again2007VideoThe Narrator (voice)The Astronaut Farmer2006Jay LenoThe Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators!2006TV MovieNega-Chin (voice)Ice Age: The Meltdown2006Fast Tony (voice)Cars2006Jay Limo (voice)Ice Age 2: The Meltdown2006Video GameFast Tony (voice)Robots2005Fire Hydrant (voice)Joey2005TV SeriesJay LenoFirst Daughter2004Jay LenoMr 30002004Jay LenoStuck on You2003Jay LenoThe Bernie Mac Show2003TV SeriesJay LenoScrubs2003TV SeriesJay LenoJuwanna Mann2002Jay LenoJohn Q2002Jay LenoJust Shoot Me!1997-2002TV SeriesJay LenoTitus2001TV SeriesJay LenoDAG2000TV SeriesJay LenoThe Drew Carey Show2000TV SeriesLewis' BossSpace Cowboys2000Jay LenoDilbert2000TV SeriesJay LenoThe West Wing2000TV SeriesJay LenoV.I.P.1998-1999TV SeriesJay LenoEdtv1999Jay LenoProvidence1999TV SeriesLucky the DogSouth Park1998TV SeriesJay Leno / KittyWag the Dog1997Jay LenoMad City1997Jay LenoVeronica's Closet1997TV SeriesJay LenoIn & Out1997Jay Leno (uncredited)Contact1997Jay LenoBaywatch1997TV SeriesJay LenoMeet Wally Sparks1997Jay Leno3rd Rock from the Sun1996TV SeriesJay LenoThe Nanny1996TV SeriesJay LenoEllen1996TV SeriesJay LenoWings1996TV SeriesJay LenoHomicide: Life on the Street1996TV SeriesJay LenoJAG1995TV SeriesJay LenoHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995TV SeriesJay FrogMad About You1995TV SeriesJay LenoHome Improvement1995TV SeriesJayFriends1995TV SeriesJay LenoThe Flintstones1994Bedrock's Most Wanted HostMajor League II1994Jay LenoThe Sinbad Show1994TV SeriesJay LenoWayne's World 21993Jay LenoWe're Back! A Dinosaur's Story1993Vorb (voice)Frasier1993TV SeriesDonThe Larry Sanders Show1993TV SeriesJay LenoDave1993Jay LenoCollision Course1989Detective Tony CostasWhat's Up, Hideous Sun Demon1983Ishmael Pivnik (voice)Laverne & Shirley1979-1983TV SeriesBobby Bitts / Joey MitchellAlice1981TV SeriesBonesPolyester1981Journalist on TV News (uncredited)Americathon1979Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)One Day at a Time1979TV SeriesBernard ShapiroAlmost Heaven1978TV MovieDannyAmerican Hot Wax1978MookieSilver Bears1977Albert FioreFun with Dick and Jane1977Carpenter (uncredited)Holmes and Yo-Yo1976TV SeriesGas Station AttendantGood Times1976TV SeriesThe Young Man
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True Hollywood Story2001-2008TV Series documentaryHimselfLiving with Ed2007-2008TV SeriesHimselfHis Highness Hollywood2008Video documentaryHimselfChabad: To Life Telethon2008TV MovieHimself - Video GuestCelebrity Rides: Jay's Duesenberg2008TV Series documentaryHimself (2008)The P.A.2008ShortHimselfEd & Vern's Rock Store2008Documentary shortHimselfSpeechless2008TV Movie documentaryHimselfPioneers of Television2008TV Mini-Series documentaryHimselfFood Paradise2007TV SeriesHimselfNASCAR Baby2007Video shortHimself (voice)Sports Unfiltered with Dennis Miller2007TV SeriesHimselfMr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007DocumentaryHimselfJimmy Carter Man from Plains2007DocumentaryHimselfUnderdog2007HimselfDe La Hoya/Mayweather 24/72007TV Mini-Series documentaryHimselfJay Leno's Garage2006TV Series documentaryHimself / Himself - HostLegends: Rodney Dangerfield2006TV MovieHimselfSiskel & Ebert2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest HostForbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank?2006TV MovieHimselfAnderson Cooper 360°2006TV SeriesHimselfPayback2006TV SeriesA/k/a Tommy Chong2006DocumentaryHimselfDeal or No Deal2006TV SeriesHimselfAl Franken: God Spoke2006DocumentaryHimself50 Things to Do Before I Die2006DocumentaryHimselfTales of the Rat Fink2006DocumentaryFlamethrower (voice)Live with Kelly and Michael2004-2005TV SeriesHimselfThe Oprah Winfrey Show: Jay Leno Introduces Us to Amazing Kids2005TV SeriesHimselfMartha2005TV SeriesHimselfThe Comeback2005TV SeriesHimselfKathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List2005TV SeriesHimselfBoomtown2005DocumentaryHimselfDr. Phil2005TV SeriesHimselfThe Contender2005TV SeriesHimselfHarley Davidson: The Spirit of America2005Video documentaryHimselfAssembling 'Robots': The Magic, the Music, & the Comedy2005TV Short documentaryHimselfHBO First Look2005TV Series documentaryHimselfTsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope2005TV SpecialHimselfCar Cruzin'2005TV Series documentaryHimselfBill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian2004VideoHimselfTV Guide Close Up: From Comedy Club to Primetime2004TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe Ashlee Simpson Show2004TV SeriesHimselfAmerican Chopper: The Series2004TV SeriesHimselfRoad & Track: Best Car 20042004TV SpecialHimselfJust for Laughs2003TV SeriesHimselfCalendar Girls2003HimselfThe Greatest2003TV Series documentaryHimself / IntervieweeThe Anna Nicole Show2002-2003TV SeriesHimself100 Years of Hope and Humor2003TV SpecialHimselfPet Star2003TV Series documentaryJudgeMTV Icon: Aerosmith2002TV Movie documentaryHimselfVH1 Big in 2002 Awards2002TV SpecialHimselfBack in the U.S.2002TV Special documentaryHimselfComedian2002DocumentaryHimselfDiet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv2002TV Movie documentaryHimselfNBC 75th Anniversary Special2002TV SpecialHimselfThe Osbournes2002TV SeriesHimselfHollywood Salutes Nicolas Cage: An American Cinematheque Tribute2002TV SpecialHimselfHeroes of Black Comedy2002TV Mini-Series documentaryHimselfParty Animals (or... How to Get to the White House in 5 Easy Steps)2001TV Movie documentaryHimselfWild Desk Ride2001VideoHimselfRevealed with Jules Asner2001TV SeriesHimselfAnnie Goes to Hollywood2001TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe Chris Isaak Show2001TV SeriesHimselfHoward Stern1996-2001TV SeriesHimselfThe Howard Stern Radio Show2001TV SeriesHimselfPassions2000TV SeriesHimself2000 MTV Movie Awards2000TV Special documentaryHimselfThe Talk Show Story2000TV Mini-Series documentaryHimselfArista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration2000TV Special documentaryHimself31st NAACP Image Awards2000TV SpecialHimselfLate Show with David Letterman2000TV SeriesHimselfABC 2000: The Millennium1999TV Movie documentaryEdtv: Caught in the Camera's Eye1999Video documentary shortHimself (uncredited)The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1999TV SpecialHimself - Nominated: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series and Presenter: Outstanding Comedy SeriesY2K1999TV MovieHimself (uncredited)Late Night with Conan O'Brien1994-1999TV SeriesHimselfThe Martin Short Show1999TV SeriesHimself1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards1999TV SpecialHimself30th NAACP Image Awards1999TV SpecialHimselfHome Improvement1999TV SeriesHimselfThe 25th Annual People's Choice Awards1999TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Favorite Male Musical PerformerTelevision: The First Fifty Years1999Video documentaryHimself - Interviewee29th NAACP Image Awards1998TV SpecialHimselfSam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?1998TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1998TV SpecialHimself - Nominated: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program / Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series and PresenterWCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!1998VideoHimselfTony Bennett Live by Request: An All-Star Tribute1998TV SpecialHimselfThe Roseanne Show1998TV SeriesHimselfBravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business1998TV Mini-Series documentaryHimselfShowbiz Today1998TV SeriesHimselfSin City Spectacular1998TV SeriesHimselfJerry Seinfeld: 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time'1998TV Special documentaryHimself ('The Funeral' sequence)WCW/NWO Road Wild1998TV MovieHimselfJackie Chan: My Story1998Video documentaryHimselfDream Machines1998TV Mini-SeriesHimselfBiography1998TV Series documentaryHimselfThe Simpsons1998TV SeriesHimselfHollywood Salutes Arnold Schwarzenegger: An American Cinematheque Tribute1998TV SpecialHimself28th NAACP Image Awards1997TV SpecialHimselfRodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast1997TV MovieHimselfThe 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1997TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesMuppets Tonight1997TV SeriesHimselfOff the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's1997DocumentaryHimself (uncredited)Dennis Miller Live1995-1997TV SeriesHimselfCaroline in the City1997TV SeriesHimselfThe 32nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards1997TV SpecialHimselfJust Write1997Himself (uncredited)1996 MTV Movie Awards1996TV SpecialHimselfThe Rodman World Tour1996TV SeriesHimselfVery Personal with Naomi Judd1996TV SpecialHimselfCharlie Rose1996TV SeriesHimself - GuestThe 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1996TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesMTV Video Music Awards 19961996TV SpecialHimself - PresenterThe 31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards1996TV SpecialHimselfThe Birdcage1996Himself (uncredited)Seinfeld1996TV SeriesHimselfLiebe in Hollywood1995TV Movie documentaryHimselfKelsey Grammer Salutes Jack Benny1995TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1994-1995TV SeriesHimselfThe 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1995TV SpecialHimself - Winner: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series & Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesMicrosoft Presents: The Start of Something New1995TV MovieHimselfBarbra: The Concert1995TV Special documentaryHimself - Concert Attendee (uncredited)The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show1995TV MovieHimselfA Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman1995TV Movie documentaryHimselfAdvanced English: Interviews with the Famous1995TV SeriesHimselfLook Who's Laughing1994TV MovieHimselfThe 20th Annual People's Choice Awards1994TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Favorite Male Musical PerformerTotally Bill Hicks1994Video documentaryHimselfThe 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1994TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesIt's Just a Ride1994TV Movie documentaryHimselfSaturday Night Live1986-1994TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Host / Frank Jenkins / ...The 29th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards1994TV SpecialHimselfThe Sinbad Show1994TV SeriesHimselfA Gala for the President at Ford's Theatre1993TV MovieHimselfThe 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1993TV SpecialHimself - PresenterBob Hope: The First 90 Years1993TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards1993TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy / MusicalComic Relief V1992TV SpecialHimselfVicki!1992TV SeriesHimselfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1977-1992TV SeriesHimself - Guest Host / Himself - Host / HimselfLate Night with David Letterman1982-1991TV SeriesHimself / Himself - GuestThe 2th Annual American Teacher Awards1991TV SpecialHimselfClive James' Postcard from...1990TV Series documentaryHimselfThe 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1990TV SpecialHimself - HostSesame Street1988TV SeriesHimselfHappy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC1988TV SpecialHimselfFamily Comedy Hour1987TV SpecialHimselfThe 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1987TV SpecialHimself - PresenterJay Leno and the American Dream1986TV MovieHimselfThe Jay Leno Special1986TV MovieHimselfThe 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1986TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesMTV Video Music Awards 19861986TV SpecialHimself - PresenterDisneyland's Summer Vacation Party1986TV SpecialHimselfDoctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce1986VideoHimself - PlayerTelevision Parts1985TV MovieHimselfMatch Game/Hollywood Squares Hour1983-1984TV SeriesHimselfMadame's Place1982TV SeriesHimselfThe John Davidson Show1981TV SeriesHimselfThe Merv Griffin Show1977-1981TV SeriesHimself / Himself - GuestThe Mike Douglas Show1976-1980TV SeriesHimself - Comedian / Himself - Comic / HimselfThe Hollywood Squares1977-1980TV SeriesHimself / Himself - PanelistThe Alan Hamel Show1979-1980TV SeriesHimselfDinah!1979TV SeriesHimselfThe Jim Nabors Show1978TV SeriesHimselfThe Paul Ryan Show1977TV SeriesHimselfRock Concert1976-1977TV SeriesHimselfThe Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Show1977TV SeriesHimselfOne Nighters2017Documentary post-productionHimselfNew American Bandstand 19651977TV SeriesHimselfToday1990-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - GuestOn Location: Freddie Prinze and Friends1976TV Special documentaryHimselfThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Substitute Guest / Himself - Guest MonologueWord Grabbers1976TV MovieHimself - Panelist (2nd Pilot)Wild 'N Out2016TV SeriesHimselfSteve Harvey2016TV SeriesHimselfChelsea2016TV SeriesHimselfTalk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf2013-2016TV SeriesHimselfJay Leno's Garage2015-2016TV Series documentaryHimself - HostExtra2014-2016TV SeriesHimself
Archive Footage
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe Insider2014-2015TV SeriesHimselfChelsea Lately2014TV SeriesHimself60 Minutes2014TV Series documentaryHimself - Host, The Tonight Show (segment "Jay Leno")Media Buzz2014TV SeriesHimselfCrossfire2013-2014TV SeriesHimselfBetty White's 2nd Annual 90th Birthday2013TV MovieHimselfTwenty Feet from Stardom2013DocumentaryHimself (uncredited)nWo: The Revolution2012Video documentaryHimselfElvis What If?2012DocumentaryVanilla Ice Archive2012DocumentaryHimselfTim Tebow's Wild Rise2012TV Movie documentaryHimselfThe Undefeated2011DocumentaryHimself - on The Tonight ShowThe 2011 Comedy Awards2011TV SpecialHimselfSaturday Night Live Backstage2011TV Special documentaryHimselfJustin Bieber: Never Say Never2011DocumentaryHimself (uncredited)Miss Representation2011DocumentaryHimself - Hosting the Tonight ShowThe Hour2010TV SeriesHimselfKatt Williams: 9 Lives2010Video documentaryHimselfUnder the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story2010DocumentaryHimselfTop Gear2010TV SeriesHimselfThe Battle for Late Night2010TV Movie documentaryHimselfLate Show with David Letterman2010TV SeriesHimself - Super Bowl Party GuestRome Is Burning2009-2010TV SeriesHimselfThe Katt Phenomenon2009Video documentary shortHimselfWWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW2009VideoHimselfEverything Is Terrible: The Movie2009VideoHimselfWWE: Greatest Stars of the '90s2009VideoHimselfGlenn Beck2009TV SeriesHimself - Host of 'The Tonight Show'The O'Reilly Factor2007-2008TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Host of The Tonight Show / Himself - 'Patriot' (segment "Pinheads & Patriots")Mike Douglas: Moments & Memories2008VideoHimselfThe Colbert Report2007TV SeriesHimselfLarry King Live: The Greatest Interviews2007VideoHimself60 Minutes2007TV SeriesHimself20 to 12007TV Series documentaryHimselfAce of Cakes2006TV SeriesHimselfThe Crocodile Hunter: A Tribute to Steve Irwin2006TV Movie documentaryHimself - Host (uncredited)Steve Irwin: A Tribute2006TV MovieHimself - Host (uncredited)The Footy Show2005TV SeriesHimselfNewsNight with Aaron Brown2005TV SeriesHimselfEnron: The Smartest Guys in the Room2005DocumentaryHimselfComedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy2005TV Special documentaryHardball with Chris Matthews2005TV SeriesHimselfIndependent Lens2005TV Series documentaryHimselfLong Way Round2004TV Mini-Series documentaryHimself100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time2004TV Mini-SeriesHimself #27101 Biggest Celebrity Oops2004TV Special documentaryHimself - #66: Celebrity Talk Show FlopsComedian Bob Marley: Greatest Hits Vol. 22004VideoHimself101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment2003TV Movie documentaryHimselfCelebrities Uncensored2003TV SeriesHimself50 Years of NBC Late Night2001TV Special documentaryHimselfChristina Aguilera: Genie Gets Her Wish2000VideoHimselfBook of Shadows: Blair Witch 22000HimselfPlayboy: The Complete Anna Nicole Smith2000Video documentaryHimselfMuppets Tonight1997TV SeriesHimselfPretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch1997TV Movie documentaryHimselfClassic Stand-Up Comedy of Television1996TV Special documentaryHimselfPlayboy: The Best of Pamela Anderson1995Video documentaryHimselfThe Larry Sanders Show1994TV SeriesHimselfAll-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994TV SpecialHimselfEntertainment Tonight2006-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - HostExtra2015-2016TV SeriesHimselfThe Meredith Vieira Show2016TV SeriesHimselfThe Shack: Its Dangerous Theology and Error2016Video documentaryHimselfInside Edition2014-2015TV Series documentaryHimselfAmy2015/IIIDocumentaryHimself
Awards
Won Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2011Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction ProgramsJay Leno's Garage (2006)2011Man of the YearHasty Pudding Theatricals, USA2006People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice Awards, USAFavorite Late Night Talk Show Host2000Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameTelevisionOn 27 April 2000. At 6780 Hollywood Blvd.1995Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Nominated Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2016Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality SeriesJay Leno's Garage (2006)2014Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for Nonfiction ProgrammingJay Leno's Garage (2006)2014Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Short-Format Nonfiction ProgramJay Leno's Garage (2006)2014Career Achievement AwardTelevision Critics Association Awards2013Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction ProgramsJay Leno's Garage (2006)2013Career Achievement AwardTelevision Critics Association Awards2012Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction ProgramsJay Leno's Garage (2006)2012People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice Awards, USAFavorite Late Night TV HostThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)2009Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction Programs2008Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Special Class - Short-Format Nonfiction Programs2008People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice Awards, USAFavorite Talk Show Host2007People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice Awards, USAFavorite Talk Show Host2005Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)2005People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice Awards, USAFavorite Late Night Talk Show Host2003Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)2002Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)2001TV Guide AwardTV Guide AwardsTalk-Variety Star of the Year2000Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1999Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1998Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1998Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1996Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1994Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1993Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)1990American Comedy AwardAmerican Comedy Awards, USAFunniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or SyndicationThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)1989WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAVariety - Musical, Award, Tribute, Special EventFamily Comedy Hour (1987)
Jay Leno and Mavis Leno wedding
