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Jimmy Fallon
James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, actor, television host, writer, and producer. He is known for his work in television as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and as the host of late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and before that Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He grew up with an interest in comedy and music, moving to Los Angeles at 21 to pursue opportunities in stand-up comedy.
He was commissioned to join NBC's Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 1998, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Fallon remained on SNL for six years between 1998 and 2004, co-hosting the program's Weekend Update segment and becoming a celebrity in the process. He left the program for the film industry, starring in films such as Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005).
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Jimmy Fallon apologises for wearing blackface in 2000 SNL skit after clip resurfaced
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standard.co.ukUS late night host Jimmy Fallon has apologised after video resurfaced of him wearing blackface during a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch.
The performer portrayed comedian and SNL alumni Chris Rock appearing on a talk show in 2000 while he wore blackface. Fallon said there was “no excuse” for his behaviour and said he was “very sorry” for making the “unquestionably offensive” decision.
In a tweet, he thanked people “for holding me accountable." Fallon appeared on SNL from 1998 until 2004, leaving the show to pursue film roles which led to him becoming the sixth permanent host of The Tonight Show in 2014.
US media began reporting last February the existence of footage showing Fallon in blackface, but criticism of the star grew on Tuesday when
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