Jay Leno is an American comedian, actor, writer, and TV host known for hosting “The Tonight Show” for over 20 years, as well as his car collection.

Jay Leno’s Age, Bio

Jay Leno was born on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York. He is 72 years old. His mother’s name was Catherine Muir, and his father’s name was Angelo Leno, who worked as an insurance salesman. He belongs to a mixed ethnicity of Italian-Scottish. The Tonight Show,’ he lost his mother, and a year later, his father passed away at the age of 84. Jay Leno had a brother named Patrick Leno, who was a Vietnam veteran. Unfortunately, his brother passed away in 2003 due to cancer. Jay Leno graduated from Andover High School and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from Emerson College.

Jay Leno’s Height And Weight

Jay Leno weighs approximately 86 kg and stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. He has blue-colored eyes and gray hair, which is a distinct feature of his appearance.

Jay Leno’s Career

Jay Leno started his career in March 1977 through the television show ‘The Tonight Show.’ He also appeared in several television shows and films, including ‘Good Times,’ ‘Holmes & Yo-Yo,’ and ‘Fun with Dick and Jane.’ He had significant roles in ‘American Hot Wax,’ ‘Silver Bears,’ ‘Almost Heaven,’ ‘Going Nowhere,’ ‘One Day at a Time,’ ‘Americathon,’ ‘Polyester,’ ‘The Wild One,’ ‘Alice,’ ‘Feminine Mistake,’ ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ and ‘Late Night with David Letterman.’He achieved great success, and in 1992, Leno replaced Johnny Carson as the host of ‘The Tonight Show.’

Leno was involved in the trial over the child molestation accusations against Michael Jackson, where he was the only defense witness to appear. Leno was forced not to make any jokes about Jackson on his show. He and his scriptwriters found a loophole that allowed other comedians on the show to make jokes about Jackson.

Jay Leno’s Net worth

Jay Leno has a luxurious car collection, owning over 200 automobiles that are estimated to have a combined value of more than $450 million. His car collection includes a variety of classic and modern vehicles, ranging from sports cars to motorcycles. Leno is known for his passion for automobiles, and he has showcased his collection on various shows, including his web series, ‘Jay Leno’s Garage.

Jay Leno’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

Jay Leno has been married to Mavis Nicholson for 37 years since November 30, 1980. They dated for two years after getting together in November 1978. The couple has decided not to have children, a mutual decision they made together. Leno had an affair with Sharon Osbourne from 1977 to 1978. There have been rumors that Leno hooked up with Sandra Bernhard, although there is no official confirmation of this.

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