James Fallon Sr.

ABOUT JAMES FALLON SR.

Famous as the father of late night comedian Jimmy Fallon . He has frequently been seen with his son in public, and made a guest appearance during his son's first monologue for The Tonight Show in 2014.

His son rose to fame during his time on Saturday Night Live . He would later begin hosting Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2009.

He served during the Vietnam War, and subsequently sang in street corner doo-wop groups.

His wife Gloria died in November 2017.

His son has frequently performed with pop star Justin Timberlake .