Jay Leno | Born in 1950, The Tonight Show
Jay Leno is a well-recognized face in the world as a television host and a talented comedian. He’s had a long-running career at the heart of entertainment media hosting notable shows such as ‘The Tonight Show’ and ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ for nearly fifty years. Fame and fortune followed him once he began hosting the ‘NBC’ show in 1992 in place of the former presenter Johnny Carson.
The charming talk show host earned $320 million in salary during his 17-year stint on the series that garnered him international recognition. Despite age catching up with Jay, his enthusiasm for his craft and his hobby of collecting vintage cars hasn’t dimmed.