From Cab Driver to Comedy Star
Jimmy Failla went from steering taxis in New York City to steering America’s sense of humor. Today, he’s still cracking jokes at home in Westbury, New York.
You may know him as the sharp-tongued host of FOX News Saturday Night or the midday voice behind FOX Across America. But long before the national spotlight, Failla was surviving a house full of cops and Polish-Italian jokes.
Now a household name across nearly 200 radio stations and a rising force in political comedy, Failla proves you don’t need a political science degree to win America over. All it takes is a sharp punchline, a thick skin, and maybe a little help from the parking gods on Sixth Avenue.
From Levittown to Late Night
Raised in Levittown, New York, Failla grew up as the class clown in a family of law enforcement officers. “Humor was survival,” he recalls. “I had older brothers who beat me up, so I learned to make people laugh to get out of trouble.”
By day, he drove a cab. By night, he chased stand-up gigs. Eventually, hard work paid off. Failla landed writing jobs, stand-up specials, and a guest spot on FOX News that changed everything. Today, he hosts his own weekly primetime show, headlines Fox Nation, is a best-selling author, and frequently appears across the network’s biggest programs.
His brand? Unfiltered, relatable, and relentlessly funny. Whether comparing Twitter to a New York backseat confessional or riffing on political absurdities, Failla delivers every punchline with blue-collar charm and self-deprecating honesty.
Relationship Goals: Jenny & the Sag Harbor Proposal
Off-screen, Failla has been married to Jenny Failla since August 2006. Their love story mixes humor with Long Island nostalgia.
Jimmy proposed at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, a place that holds special memories. “I can still taste the garlic bread from Il Capuccino,” he says, recalling family vacations now shared with Jenny.
While Jenny keeps a low profile, she’s a steady presence in Jimmy’s stories—the calm to his chaos and the backbone of his grind.
Dad Life with Lincoln
The Faillas now live in Westbury, where Jimmy embraces suburban dad duties with their son, Lincoln. Weekends often include scenic drives to see the Big Duck in Flanders, followed by an East End lunch—a tradition Failla calls “classic daytrip parenting.”
When Lincoln was little, comedy and cab driving kept the lights on. “It helped us get by between club gigs,” he’s said. Today, he jokes more about gambling on youth sports than surviving them.
With extended family nearby in Aquabogue, the Faillas stay close to their roots—and the jokes that keep them laughing.
Still Laughing, Still Listening
Even as his profile grows, Failla hasn’t strayed from his comedic roots. “I don’t look like a TV star,” he says. “I look like the guy who installed your TV.” And audiences love it.
With a new stand-up tour and two comedy series in development for Fox Nation, Jimmy Failla continues redefining political satire. He’s making America laugh again, one joke at a time.
