About Jay Leno
Jay Leno was born James Douglas Muir Leno on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York, and grew up in Andover, Massachusetts. He earned a degree from Emerson College in Boston, where he began performing stand-up comedy in local clubs. Leno relocated to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue comedy full time, building a reputation as one of the busiest touring stand-up comedians in the country. He first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on March 2, 1977, and became a regular guest host in 1987 after serving as Carson's substitute host from 1986. In 1992 Leno succeeded Carson as permanent host of The Tonight Show on NBC, a position he held until September 2009, when Conan O'Brien took over. Leno returned to host the program from March 2010 until his final episode on February 6, 2014. Throughout his television career he continued to perform stand-up comedy regularly, and he is also known for his long-running web series Jay Leno's Garage.
Videos (1,539)
Videos 385 to 408 of 1,539.
20:331938 Buick Y Job - Jay Leno's Garage
936.9K views
14:45Holley 1967 Chevy C10 Restomod - Jay Leno's Garage
936K views
26:541918 Model 66 Pierce Arrow - Jay Leno's Garage
932.5K views
32:411992 Mazda Autozam AZ-1 - Jay Leno's Garage
930.5K views
20:221966 Buick Riviera - Jay Leno's Garage
929.9K views
0:13Nilu Engine Specs | Jay Leno's Garage
926.4K views
33:561953 Ford F100 - Jay Leno's Garage
925.8K views
25:161971 Alfa Romeo Montreal - Jay Leno’s Garage
925.1K views
14:21SharkWerks 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS - Jay Leno's Garage
920.5K views
39:58Gordon Murray's T.50: The Ultimate Successor to the McLaren F1 | Jay Leno's Garage
913.2K views
4:401966 Oldsmobile Toronado - Jay Leno's Garage
911.9K views
39:05BIG TRUCK ENERGY! Exclusive First Drive of the Telo MT1 Mini-Truck | Jay Leno's Garage
910.8K views
6:00Rolling Car Jacks - Jay Leno's Garage
910.5K views
46:31McLaren Elva | Jay Leno's Garage
910.5K views
18:451966 Oldsmobile 442 - Jay Leno's Garage
907.2K views
12:531975 Honda CB750 Titan - Jay Leno's Garage
906.8K views
27:38829 HP V12 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 – The Last of Its Kind? | Jay Leno's Garage
905.9K views
1:01:10Why Japan Didn't Want Us to Have These: Nissan Skyline GT-R Legend | Jay Leno's Garage
905.1K views
2:551966 Toyota 2000GT - Jay Leno's Garage
904K views
24:22Magnus Walker/SharkWerks 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 - Jay Leno's Garage
903.9K views
10:511956 Chevrolet Nomad Restomod - Jay Leno's Garage
901.2K views
21:22Speedkore's Evolution Charger - Jay Leno’s Garage
899.5K views
12:291952 Ferrari Barchetta - Jay Leno's Garage
899.5K views
23:10Nethercutt’s 1928 Isotta Fraschini Landaulet Type 8A | Jay Leno's Garage
899K viewsGuest appearances (131)
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7:37David Letterman Reveals His True Feelings about Jay Leno Hosting Tonight Show, Johnny Carson 1991
Johnny Carson
9.8M views
0:58Watch Adam Carolla's Head Explode as Jay Leno Confirms This Rumor | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
5.2M views
4:58Watch Adam Carolla's Head Explode When Jay Leno Confirms This Insane Rumor | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
3.2M views
5:10Jay Leno Vents About Flying on The Airlines, on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 08/07/1987
Johnny Carson
2.6M views
3:19Jay Leno's First Stand up Comedy Appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show 1977
Johnny Carson
1.5M views
0:54Jay Leno hated this one
Henry Cho
1.3M views
6:03Carl Weathers on Training With Arnold Schwarzenegger During Predator | Jay Leno Guest Host
Johnny Carson
958.3K views
5:54Jay Leno on Political Correctness - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
714.2K views
1:15:44Dr Phil LIVE! With Jay Leno, Wayne Brady, & Jaleel White | Holiday Special Part One
Adam Ray
703.1K views
7:31The Wonderful Betty White Sits Down With Jay Leno and Johnny | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
697.2K views
2:35This Joke Made Jay Leno Want To KICK ME OUT | Henry Cho Comedy
Henry Cho
585.4K views
59:31Jay Leno - Comedy, Cars & Stories From My Life
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
488.6K views
1:05:18Howie Forces Jay Leno to Expose Yet Untold Explosive Truth About Late Night Wars
Howie Mandel
403.1K views
1:53Jay Leno you are the Father ! ..... by GloZell
GloZell
297.8K views
1:13:46Cars featuring Jay Leno | I Don't Know About That with Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies
283.2K views
0:55Jeff and Walter thank Jay Leno | JEFF DUNHAM
Jeff Dunham
281.8K views
0:29Jay Leno's Garage - Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias
253.8K views
1:14Super Sexy Swedish Blonde Girl Loves Jay Leno...GloZell
GloZell
218.6K views
0:29Craig vs. Wild part 2 on The Jay Leno Show!!! 10/26/09 10pm.
Kyle Dunnigan
208K views
1:23:11Jay Leno | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | FULL EPISODE 26
Neal Brennan
207.2K views
0:58JAY LENO'S DORITOS | YOU MADE IT WEIRD
Pete Holmes
179.7K views
1:48Who Put a "Gremlin" in Jay Leno's Garage? | JEFF DUNHAM
Jeff Dunham
178.7K views
1:36Jay Leno pays a visit to MY garage! | JEFF DUNHAM
Jeff Dunham
155.7K views
1:54Jay Leno Diss Rap (by Milonakis)
Andy Milonakis
152.3K viewsChannels on this page: Johnny Carson, Dave Rubin, Henry Cho, Seth Meyers, Adam Ray, Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin, Howie Mandel, GloZell, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Dunham, Gabriel Iglesias, Kyle Dunnigan, Neal Brennan, Pete Holmes, Andy Milonakis
Frequently asked questions
Where did Jay Leno grow up?
Jay Leno was born James Douglas Muir Leno on April 28, 1950, in New Rochelle, New York, and grew up in Andover, Massachusetts.
How did Jay Leno start in stand-up?
Jay Leno began performing stand-up in local clubs in Boston, where he earned a degree from Emerson College, and later moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s, where he built a reputation as one of the busiest touring stand-up comedians in the country.
When was Jay Leno first on The Tonight Show?
Jay Leno first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on March 2, 1977, served as Carson's substitute host from 1986 and became a regular guest host in 1987.
When did Jay Leno host The Tonight Show?
Jay Leno succeeded Johnny Carson as permanent host of The Tonight Show on NBC in 1992 and held the job until September 2009, when Conan O'Brien took over. He returned in March 2010 and hosted until his final episode on February 6, 2014.
What is Jay Leno's Garage?
Jay Leno's Garage is a long-running web series by Jay Leno, who kept performing stand-up regularly throughout his television career.
