Jay Leno host NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'

RECENT CREDITS
Real Time with Bill Maher (TV)  Aug. 21, 2009
Entourage (TV)  Jul. 12, 2009
Family Guy (TV)  May. 3, 2009
The Great Buck Howard (FILM)  Mar. 20, 2009
Igor (FILM)  Sep. 19, 2008
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HIGHLIGHTS
2009 Hosted the late-night talk show, "The Jay Leno Show," on NBC
2008 Lent his voice to the animated feature "Igor"
2008 Announced that he will host a show five nights a week at 10 p.m. after he leaves the "Tonight" show in 2009
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All Credits

Film Name / TV Show Name (Episode Name)
Role
Category

Christmas is Here Again  
Narrator
Film


Igor: Unholy Frijoles   -Voice of Brian the Brain
Voice
Film


The Jay Leno Show  2009
Host, Producer, Writer
TV
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The Great Buck Howard  2009 -Himself
Actor
Film


Igor  2008 -Voice of King Malbert
Actor
Film


Pioneers of Television  2008 -Interviewee
Actor
TV
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project  2007 -Himself
Actor
TV


Jimmy Carter Man from Plains  2007 -Himself
Actor
Film


Underdog  2007 -As Himself
Actor
Film


The Astronaut Farmer  2007 -Himself
Actor
Film


Living With Ed  2007 -Himself
Actor
TV
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Tales of the Rat Fink  2006 -Voice of Flamethrower
Actor
Film


Legends: Rodney Dangerfield  2006 -Cast
Actor
TV


Ace of Cakes  2006 -Himself
Actor
TV
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a/k/a Tommy Chong  2006 -Himself
Actor
Film


Cars  2006 -Voice of Jay Limo
Actor
Film


Ice Age: The Meltdown  2006 -Fast Tony
Voice
Film


The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards  2005 -Cast
Actor
TV


Robots  2005 -Fire Hydrant
Voice
Film


AutoRox  2005 -Cast
Actor
TV


First Daughter  2004 -Himself
Actor
Film


Mr. 3000  2004 -Himself
Actor
Film


Joey  2004 -Himself
Actor
TV
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Entourage  2004 -Himself
Actor
TV
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Boomer Nation  2004 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time  2004 -Honoree (Archival Footage)
Actor
TV


Calendar Girls  2003 -Himself
Actor
Film


Stuck on You  2003 -Himself
Actor
Film


VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons  2003 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


100 Years of Hope and Humor  2003 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


Real Time with Bill Maher  2003 -Panelist
Actor
TV
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VH1 Big in 2002 Awards  2002
Actor
TV


Back in the U.S.  2002
Actor
TV


Comedian  2002 -Comedian
Actor
Film


Juwanna Mann  2002 -Himself
Actor
Film


John Q.  2002 -Himself
Actor
Film


The Heroes of Black Comedy  2002 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


American Classics  2001 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


The Bernie Mac Show  2001 -Himself
Actor
TV
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30 By 30: Kid Flicks -- Party Animals  2001 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


Scrubs  2001 -Himself
Actor
TV
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The Fairly OddParents  2001 -of The Crimson Chin
Voice
TV


The Chris Isaak Show  2001 -Himself
Actor
TV


Richard Simmons: Fit For Life  2001 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


The Stars Come Out: The GLAAD Awards  2000 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


Space Cowboys  2000 -Himself
Actor
Film


Ed McMahon: America's Sidekick  2000 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


The 2000 MTV Movie Awards  2000
Actor
TV


2nd Annual TV Guide Awards  2000 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?  1999 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


The West Wing  1999 -Himself
Actor
TV
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The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards  1999 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Passions  1999
Actor
TV


Edtv  1999 -Himself
Actor
Film


The 30th NAACP Image Awards  1999 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Family Guy  2006-2009 -Himself, Self
Voice, Actor
TV
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The Entertainment Business  1998
Actor
TV


V.I.P.  1998 -Himself
Actor
TV


50th Emmy Awards  1998 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Harley Mania  1998 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's  1998 -Himself
Actor
Film


Jerry Seinfeld: Master of His Domain  1998 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


The 29th NAACP Image Awards  1998 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Mad City  1997 -Himself
Actor
Film


In & Out  1997 -Himself
Actor, Special Thanks
Film


The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards  1997 -Presenter
Actor
TV


South Park  1997
Voice
TV
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Contact  1997 -Himself
Actor
Film


Just Shoot Me  1997-2002 -Himself
Actor
TV
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The 28th NAACP Image Awards  1997 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Meet Wally Sparks  1997 -Special Guest Appearance
Actor
Film


Who Makes You Laugh? 2  1997
Actor
TV


The 1996 NCLR Bravo Awards  1996
Actor
TV


The Rodman World Tour  1996
Actor
TV


Very Personal With Naomi Judd  1996 -Interviewee
Actor
TV


The 1996 Emmy Awards  1996 -Presenter
Actor
TV


31st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards  1996 -Presenter
Actor
TV


JAG  1995 -Himself
Actor
TV


47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards  1995 -Presenter
Actor
TV


The 22nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards  1995 -Merv Griffin Tribute Participant
Actor
TV


46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards  1994 -Presenter
Actor
TV


It's Just a Ride  1994
Actor
TV


The Flintstones  1994 -Bedrock's Most Wanted Host
Actor
Film


Major League II  1994 -As Himself
Actor
Film


The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards  1994 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Wayne's World 2  1993 -Himself
Actor
Film


We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story  1993 -of Vorb
Voice
Film


45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards  1993 -Presenter
Actor
TV


Frasier  1993 -Guest Caller Don
Actor
TV
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The Sinbad Show  1993 -Himself
Actor
TV


Count on Me  1993
Actor
TV


Dave  1993 -Himself
Actor
Film


The Larry Sanders Show  1992 -Himself
Actor
TV


The Tonight Show With Jay Leno  1992 -Host
Producer, Writer, Actor
TV


Comic Relief V  1992
Actor
TV


The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air  1990 -Himself
Actor
TV


The Simpsons  1990 -Himself
Voice
TV
Expand


The 11th Annual ACE Awards  1990
Actor
TV


Seinfeld  1989 -Himself
Actor
TV
Expand


Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour  1987 -Host
Writer, Actor
TV


The 39th Annual Emmy Awards  1987
Actor
TV


Our Planet Tonight  1987
Actor
TV


The Jay Leno Show  1986 -Host
Writer, Actor
TV


The 38th Annual Emmy Awards  1986
Actor
TV


Jay Leno and the American Dream  1986
Actor, Producer, Writer
TV


The Real Trivial Pursuit  1985
Actor
TV


Americathon  1979 -Larry Miller
Actor
Film


Almost Heaven  1978 -Danny; an angel
Actor
TV


American Hot Wax  1978 -Mookie
Actor
Film


Silver Bears  1978 -Albert Fiore
Actor
Film


Playboy's Playmate Party  1977
Actor
TV


Snafu  1976 -Private Braverman
Actor
TV


The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson  1962 -Guest Host
Actor
TV


Hideous Sun Demon  1959
Voice
Film


Love the Beast   -Cast
Actor
Film


The Nanny   -Himself
Actor
TV


Wings   -Himself
Actor
TV


Collision Course   -Detective Tony Costas
Actor
Film


Veronica's Closet   -Himself
Actor
TV


Titus  
Actor
TV


Providence   -of Lucky the Dog
Voice
TV
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Mad About You   -Himself
Actor
TV


Home Improvement   -Himself, Jay
Actor, Actor
TV


Homicide: Life on the Street   -Himself
Actor
TV


At the Movies   -Guest Host
Host
TV


Dilbert   -of Jay Leno
Voice
TV


Caroline in the City   -Himself
Actor
TV


Friends   -Himself
Actor
TV
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Highlights

2009 Hosted the late-night talk show, "The Jay Leno Show," on NBC
2008 Lent his voice to the animated feature "Igor"
2008 Announced that he will host a show five nights a week at 10 p.m. after he leaves the "Tonight" show in 2009
2006 Voiced 'Jay Limo' in the Pixar/Disney film "Cars"
2005 Lent his voice to a talking fire hydrant in the animated movie "Robots"
2004 Signed a new deal with NBC, worth $100 million, that will keep him at the helm of "The Tonight Show" (NBC) through 2009
2001 Extended contract to host "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC) through 2005
2000 Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (April)
1998 Signed five-year contract extension with NBC for a reported $100 million
1993 Signed five-year $40 million contract with NBC to continuing hosting "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
1992 - 2009 Hosted "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC)
1991 Announcement made that Leno would replace Johnny Carson as host of "The Tonight Show" (NBC) after the latter retired in May of 1992
1989 Most prominent film role, "Collision Course," playing a detective opposite Pat Morita
1988 Named exclusive guest host of "The Tonight Show" (NBC)
1986 Played a sold-out engagement at NY's Carnegie Hall
1986 Hosted (and produced) his first hour-long comedy special, "Jay Leno and the American Dream" (Showtime)
1986 Signed an exclusive contract with NBC
1986 Named one of the two permanent guest hosts of "The Tonight Show" (NBC)
1977 Made first appearance on "The Tonight Show" (NBC)
1977 First notable film appearance, "Silver Bears"
1977 Was a regular on the short-lived CBS variety show, "The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show"
1973 Moved to Los Angeles
Raised in Andover, Massachusetts
Emceed campus talent shows while in college, and performed stand-up comedy in local nightclubs
Hired to write comedy material for the hit CBS sitcom, "Good Times"
Was a warm-up act for such performers as Johnny Mathis, John Denver and Tom Jones


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