Jay Leno
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1949–2026 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 258 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 28, 1950 New Rochelle, New York, USA 258 credits
Biography
Jay Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. Born on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York, USA, he is known for his work in the entertainment industry. Leno's career in stand-up comedy preceded his hosting role on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which he held from 1992 to 2009. As an actor, he has accumulated 248 known credits.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Career overview
Jay Leno is a television host, comedian, and writer. He began his career in stand-up comedy. Leno is known for his work in the entertainment industry.
As an actor, Jay Leno has a significant number of credits. He is listed as having 248 known credits. Leno's acting work is a notable part of his career.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Jay Leno.
Frequent co-stars
Johnny Carson
3 shared titles
Dee Bradley Baker
3 shared titles
Jerry Seinfeld
3 shared titles
Arnold Schwarzenegger
3 shared titles
Adam Carolla
3 shared titles
Shelley Winters
2 shared titles
Beth Behrs
2 shared titles
Rob Paulsen
2 shared titles
David Letterman
2 shared titles
Terry Bradshaw
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Come What May
Shifting GearsHollywood SquaresJerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action
Midas Man
ArnoldThe Many Faces of Jim CarreyGirl You Know It's True
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?Betty White: A CelebrationCelebrating Betty White: America's Golden GirlShow Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It)Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story
The Eyes of Tammy FayeHarry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of HousesHart to HeartUntold: Deal with the DevilRulon Gardner Won't Die
Celebrity IOUThe New York Times PresentsYou Cannot Kill David ArquetteThe Comedy StoreVOMO: Vote or Miss Out
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowLights Out with David SpadePeyton's PlacesDevil's Pie: D'Angelo
Basketball: A Love StoryThe Kominsky MethodDirty MoneyThe Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingThe Steve Irwin Story
SteveCarpool Karaoke: The SeriesMickey and the Roadster RacersSandy WexlerThe Nineties
Join or Die with Craig FergusonAsk the StorybotsBleed for ThisFirst Impressions
The Late Late Show with James CordenTed 2Jay Leno's GarageLip Sync BattleStarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe 7DGood Morning BritainGlen Campbell: I'll Be MeEat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
The Arsenio Hall ShowDelivery ManKelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee1600 PennVanilla Ice ArchiveBetty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden GirlJohnny Carson: King of Late Night
Last Man StandingLast Man StandingEpisodesJustin Bieber: Never Say NeverThe Undefeated
I'm Still HereExit Through the Gift ShopKatt Williams: 9 Lives2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftSolartaxi: Around the World with the Sun
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenThe Jay Leno ShowLove the BeastAnnul Victory
IgorThe Great Buck HowardTop Gear AustraliaScooby-Doo! and the Goblin KingHis Highness Hollywood
Phineas and FerbKeeping Up with the KardashiansChelsea LatelyUnderdogThe Astronaut Farmer
Hannah MontanaCarsIce Age: The MeltdownTales of the Rat FinkAKA Tommy Chong
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonNick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N OutRobotsHarley-Davidson: The Spirit of America
EntourageJoeyOverhaulin'First DaughterThe Ashlee Simpson Show
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowStuck on YouCalendar Girls
Top GearPet StarThe OsbournesJohn QThe Anna Nicole Show
ScrubsThe Fairly OddParentsThe Fairly OddParentsThe Fairly OddParentsThe Fairly OddParents
TitusBattleBotsSpace CowboysDAGArista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Family GuyFamily GuyFamily GuyThe West WingDilbert
V.I.P.The Entertainment BizWCW Road Wild 1998Jackie Chan: My Story · ThanksOff the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
South ParkThe ViewJust Shoot Me!ContactVeronica's Closet
Full Filmography
258 titles- Come What May (2026)
- Shifting Gears (2025) as Jay Leno
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (2025) as Self - Host, 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (archive footage)
- Midas Man (2024) as Ed Sullivan
- Arnold (2023) as Self
- The Many Faces of Jim Carrey (2023) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Girl You Know It's True (2023) as Jay Leno (archive footage)
- Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? (2022) as Self
- Betty White: A Celebration (2022) as Self
- Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl (2022) as Self
- Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It) (2022) as Self
- Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story (2022) as Self
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) as Self (archive Footage)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (2021) as Self
- Hart to Heart (2021) as Self
- Untold: Deal with the Devil (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Rulon Gardner Won't Die (2021)
- Bug Therapy (2021) as Fly (voice)
- You Bet Your Life with Jay Leno (2021) as Host
- Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around (2021) as Self
- Celebrity IOU (2020) as Self
- The New York Times Presents (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Comedy Store (2020) as Self
- VOMO: Vote or Miss Out (2020) as Self
- Skrrt with Offset (2020) as Himself
- Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest Host
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Peyton's Places (2019) as Self
- Devil's Pie: D'Angelo (2019)
- Biography: Comedy Icons (2019) as Self
- Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) as Self
- Drive Like Andretti (2019) as Self
- Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads (2019) as Self
- Luke Perry: In His Own Words (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019) as Self
- Basketball: A Love Story (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Kominsky Method (2018) as Self
- Dirty Money (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Self
- The Steve Irwin Story (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Indian Wrecking Crew (2018) as Narrator
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers (2017) as Billy Beagle (voice)
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Testimonial
- The Nineties (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Gilbert (2017) as Self
- Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017) as Self
- I Am Sam Kinison (2017) as Self
- Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- A Very Pentatonix Christmas (2017) as Self
- Diamond Dallas Page: Positively Living (2017) as Self
- Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016) as Self
- Ask the Storybots (2016)
- Bleed for This (2016) as Himself (uncredited)
- First Impressions (2016) as Himself
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self
- Ted 2 (2015) as Jay Leno
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self - Host
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- The Muppets (2015) as Self
- Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- The 7D (2014) as Crystal Ball (voice)
- Good Morning Britain (2014) as Self
- Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (2014) as Self
- Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip (2014) as Self
- Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas (2014) as Fake Santa #1 (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb Save Summer (2014) as Colonel Contraction (voice)
- The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) as Self
- Delivery Man (2013) as Self
- Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (2013) as Self
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- 1600 Penn (2012) as Jay Leno
- Vanilla Ice Archive (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl (2012) as Self
- Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) as Self
- Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas (2012) as Self
- Last Man Standing (2011) as Joe
- Last Man Standing (2011)
- Episodes (2011) as Jay Leno
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- The Undefeated (2011) as Self - on The Tonight Show (archive footage)
- The Fairly OddParents: Timmy's Secret Wish (2011) as Crimson Chin (voice)
- Boys of Bonneville (2011) as Self
- I'm Still Here (2010) as Jay Leno (uncredited)
- Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) as Self (uncredited)
- Katt Williams: 9 Lives (2010) as Self
- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) as (archive footage)
- Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun (2010)
- Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self - Host
- Love the Beast (2009) as Self
- Annul Victory (2009) as Self
- Igor (2008) as King Malbert (voice)
- The Great Buck Howard (2008) as Himself
- Top Gear Australia (2008) as Self
- Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King (2008) as Jack O'Lantern (voice)
- His Highness Hollywood (2008) as Self
- Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare (2008) as Murray Hare (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Colonel Contraction (voice)
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007) as Self
- Chelsea Lately (2007)
- Underdog (2007) as Jay Leno
- The Astronaut Farmer (2007) as Himself
- Jimmy Carter Man from Plains (2007) as Self
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Self
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Christmas Is Here Again (2007) as The Narrator (voice)
- Hannah Montana (2006) as Jay Leno
- Cars (2006) as Jay Limo (voice)
- Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) as Fast Tony (voice)
- Tales of the Rat Fink (2006) as Flamethrower (voice)
- AKA Tommy Chong (2006) as Himself
- Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! (2006) as Nega-Chin (voice)
- Carson Country (2006) Writer
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005) as Self
- Robots (2005) as Fire Hydrant (voice)
- Harley-Davidson: The Spirit of America (2005) as Self
- Entourage (2004) as Jay Leno
- Joey (2004) as Jay Leno
- Overhaulin' (2004) as The Insider
- First Daughter (2004) as Jay Leno
- The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004)
- Mr. 3000 (2004) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Stuck on You (2003) as Jay Leno
- Calendar Girls (2003) as Himself
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge
- The Osbournes (2002) as Self
- John Q (2002) as Jay Leno
- The Anna Nicole Show (2002)
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
- Juwanna Mann (2002) as Himself
- Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. (2002) as Self
- Comedian (2002) as Self
- Roadside Attractions with Kevin Smith (2002)
- The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)
- Mr. Bill Goes Hollywood (2002)
- Scrubs (2001) as Jay Leno
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as The Crimson Chin (voice)
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as The Crimson Chin / Self (voice)
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as The Crimson Chin / The Nega-Chin (voice)
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as Crimson Chin Doll (voice)
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Jay Leno
- 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Titus (2000) as Jay Leno
- BattleBots (2000) as Jay Leno
- Space Cowboys (2000) as Jay Leno
- DAG (2000) as Jay Leno (uncredited)
- Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration (2000) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as Jay Leno (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Mayor Jay Leno (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Jay Leno
- The West Wing (1999) as Jay Leno
- Dilbert (1999) as Jay Leno (voice)
- Providence (1999) as Lucky the Dog (voice)
- EDtv (1999) as Jay Leno
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) as Self
- Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) as Self
- Y2K (1999) as Self (uncredited)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- V.I.P. (1998) as Jay Leno
- The Entertainment Biz (1998) as Self
- WCW Road Wild 1998 (1998) as Jay Leno
- Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) Thanks
- Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998) as Self
- Totally Bill Hicks (1998) as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998) as Self
- South Park (1997) as Jay Leno (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Jay Leno
- Contact (1997) as Jay Leno
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Jay Leno
- In & Out (1997) as Jay Leno
- Wag the Dog (1997) as Jay Leno
- Mad City (1997) as Jay Leno
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as Jay Leno
- Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast (1997) as Self
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Jay Leno (uncredited)
- Muppets Tonight (1996) as Self
- The Birdcage (1996) as Jay Leno (uncredited)
- The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2 (1996) as Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)
- Love in Hollywood (1996) as Self
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Lewis' Boss
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Self
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Jay Frog (voice)
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) as Self (uncredited)
- Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) as Self - Presenter
- Friends (1994) as Jay Leno (uncredited)
- The Flintstones (1994) as Bedrock's Most Wanted Host
- Major League II (1994) as Self
- Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride (1994) as Self
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Look Who's Laughing (1994) as Himself
- Day of Reckoning (1994) as Self
- Top Slots - Spotting the Best (1994) as Magazine Cameo
- Frasier (1993) as Don (voice)
- The Nanny (1993) as Jay Leno
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
- Wayne's World 2 (1993) as Himself
- Dave (1993) as Jay Leno
- We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) as Vorb (voice)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Host
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) Producer
- Mad About You (1992) as Jay Leno
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Jay Leno
- Home Improvement (1991) as Jay
- The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno (1991) as Self / Host
- Wings (1990) as Jay Leno
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Jay Leno
- The Simpsons (1989) as Jay Leno (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Jay Leno
- Collision Course (1989) as Detective Tony Costas
- Clive James' Postcard from (1989) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988) as Self
- Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (1987) as Self
- Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (1987) Writer
- Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party (1986) as Self
- The Jay Leno Special (1986) as self
- The Jay Leno Special (1986) Writer
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) as Self
- Jay Leno: The American Dream (1986) as Himself
- Jay Leno: The American Dream (1986) Writer
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Madame's Place (1982) as Self
- Americathon (1979) as Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)
- American Hot Wax (1978) as Mookie
- Almost Heaven (1978)
- Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) as Carpenter (uncredited)
- Silver Bears (1977) as Albert Fiore
- Playboy's Playmate Party (1977)
- Alice (1976)
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Good Times (1974)
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Leno best known for?
Jay Leno is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shifting Gears (2025), Hollywood Squares (2025), Midas Man (2024), Arnold (2023).
When and where was Jay Leno born?
Jay Leno was born on April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York, USA.
How many credits does Jay Leno have?
Jay Leno has accumulated over 258 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Jay Leno's background in cinema and television?
Jay Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. Born on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York, USA, he is known for his work in the entertainment industry. Leno's career in stand-up comedy preceded his hosting role on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which he held from 1992 to 2009. As an actor,...
Jay Leno by the numbers
258credits
136films
122TV series
1949–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Jay Leno (uncredited) — aged about 44
- The West Wing (1999) as Jay Leno — aged about 49
- South Park (1997) as Jay Leno (voice) — aged about 47
- Seinfeld (1989) as Jay Leno — aged about 39
- Scrubs (2001) as Jay Leno — aged about 51
- The Nanny (1993) as Jay Leno — aged about 43
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Jay Leno.