Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. Kimmel is best known for hosting his own late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC since 2003.
He has also hosted several high-profile events such as the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Prior to hosting his own show, Kimmel was a co-host on “The Man Show” and “Win Ben Stein’s Money.” He is known for his witty and irreverent humor and has won several awards for his work in the entertainment industry.
| Real Name | James Christian Kimmel |
| Alias | Jimmy Kimmel |
| Profession | Comedian, Talk Show Host, Actor |
| Net worth | Estimated $50 million |
| Birthday | Monday, November 13, 1967 |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
| Weight | 83kg |
| Gender | Man |
| Nationality | American |
| Partner/Spouse | Gina Maddy (m.1988; div.2002); Molly McNearney (m.2013) |
| Kids | 4 |
Early Life
Jimmy Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. His family later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he grew up. Kimmel attended Clark High School in Las Vegas and then went on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, but he dropped out after two years to pursue a career in radio.
Jimmy Kimmel Wife
Jimmy Kimmel’s wife is named Molly McNearney. McNearney is a writer and producer who has worked on a number of TV shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, for which she has served as a writer and co-head writer. She has been married to Kimmel since 2013, and the couple has two children together. This is Kimmel’s second marriage, as he was previously married to Gina Maddy from 1988 to 2002.
Jimmy Kimmel Career
Kimmel began his broadcasting career as a radio host on KUNV in Las Vegas, where he hosted a Sunday night interview show. He then moved to Seattle, Washington, where he worked as a co-host on a morning radio show called “The Me and Him Show.” Kimmel then moved to Palm Springs, California. Where he hosted his own morning show called “The Jimmy Kimmel Wake-Up Show” on KCMJ-FM.
In the early 1990s, Kimmel made the transition from radio to television when he landed a job as the co-host of a game show called “Win Ben Stein’s Money” on Comedy Central. The show was a hit, and Kimmel won an Emmy Award for his work as a co-host and writer. This success led to more opportunities in the entertainment industry, including co-creating and co-hosting “The Man Show” on Comedy Central.
Jimmy Kimmel’s career has spanned over three decades and has included a wide range of roles in the entertainment industry. Here are some of the highlights of his career:
Radio Host
Kimmel started his broadcasting career as a radio host on KUNV in Las Vegas, and later hosted shows in Seattle and Palm Springs.
Television Host
“Win Ben Stein’s Money”: Kimmel’s big break in television came when he co-hosted and write for the game show “Win Ben Stein’s Money” on Comedy Central. The show won multiple Emmy Awards and launched Kimmel’s career as a television personality.
Jimmy Kimmel Youtube
“The Man Show”: Kimmel co-created and co-hosted this comedy series on Comedy Central with Adam Carolla. The show focused on traditional male interests such as beer, girls, and practical jokes. His YouTube channel is also a great hit having more than 19 million followers.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Social Media Presence
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“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
In 2003, Kimmel began hosting his own late-night talk show on ABC called “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The show has become known for its comedy sketches, celebrity guests, and Kimmel’s signature monologues.
Jimmy Kimmel Awards Show Host
Kimmel has hosted several high-profile awards shows, including the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, and the ESPY Awards.
Jimmy as an Actor
Acting: Jimmy Kimmel has appeared in several films and TV shows as an actor. Some of his notable movie appearances include:
- Project X (2012): Kimmel played himself in this raunchy comedy about a high school party gone wrong.
- Ted 2 (2015): Kimmel had a brief cameo in this comedy sequel about a talking teddy bear.
- The Boss Baby (2017): Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice for the father character in this animated family comedy.
In addition to these movie appearances, Jimmy Kimmel has also made guest appearances on numerous television shows over the years, including The Ellen Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Simpsons.
Jimmy Kimmel x Matt Damon
Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have a long-standing comedic feud that has been ongoing for years. The feud began as a running gag on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the late-night talk show that Kimmel hosts. At the end of many of his shows, Jimmy Kimmel would apologize to Matt Damon for running out of time and not being able to have him on as a guest, even though Damon was never actually scheduled to appear on the show.
The feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Damon escalated over time, with Damon making a number of surprise appearances on the show to interrupt Kimmel’s monologues or segments. The two have also made a number of comedic videos together. They have this mockumentary called “The Terrific Ten”. And a parody of the movie The Bourne Identity called “The Bourne Ultimatum”.
Despite the feud being a comedic bit, both Jimmy Kimmel and Damon have stated in interviews that they are actually good friends in real life.
