Updated: Sept. 19, 2024 at 8:07 AM

Jimmy Fallon turns 50: 25 images of the late night comedian (25 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Comedian and actor Jimmy Fallon, best known for his time on "Saturday Night Live" and for being the host of "The Tonight Show," turns 50 on Thursday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Host Jimmy Fallon arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on August 29, 2002. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Fallon poses for pictures at the Met Gala in New York City on April 28, 2003. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Left to right, Fallon, Mia Farrow, Freddie Highmore and Jewel arrive for the premiere of their movie "Arthur and the Invisibles" in New York City on January 7, 2007. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Fallon (L) and Anthony Anderson arrive at the first tee during the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Desert, Calif., on January 19, 2008. The tournament teams professional and amateur golfers with celebrities and has been raising money for a variety of charities since 1960. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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