Jay Leno is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and television host. He is best known for his 22-year tenure as host of The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno from 1992 to 2014. Leno's prominence in the entertainment industry is largely due to his long-running hosting gig on The Tonight Show. His CHIN and JAW have become iconic features of his face, making them recognizable to millions of viewers.