Jimmy Kimmel
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Born Name:
James Christian Kimmel
Born Date: November 13, 1967
Born Place: New York City
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Occupations: Comedian, television host, producer
Brief Biography: James Christian Kimmel is best known as the host and executive producer of the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, airing on ABC since 2003.
Early Life and Radio Career:
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Kimmel moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was nine years old. While in high school and college (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), he began working in local radio, developing a passion for pranks and interviews. He spent 12 years working in radio across various US markets before getting his big break in television, notably as "Jimmy the Sports Guy" on Los Angeles' KROQ-FM.
Television Breakthrough:
Kimmel transitioned into television as the co-host of the Comedy Central game show Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2002), winning a Daytime Emmy Award in 1999. He soon gained mainstream attention as the co-creator and co-host of Comedy Central's raucous late-night show The Man Show (1999–2004) alongside Adam Carolla.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Mainstream Success: In January 2003, Kimmel made the leap to network television with the premiere of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. Over more than two decades, his show has become a late-night staple, famous for its sharp political monologues, celebrity interviews, and viral segments like "Mean Tweets" and "Lie Witness News". Kimmel has established himself as a go-to awards show host, having anchored the Primetime Emmy Awards (2012, 2016, 2020) and the Academy Awards (2017, 2018, 2023, 2024).
Born Date: November 13, 1967
Born Place: New York City
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, television host, producer
Brief Biography: James Christian Kimmel is best known as the host and executive producer of the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, airing on ABC since 2003.
Early Life and Radio Career:
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Kimmel moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was nine years old. While in high school and college (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), he began working in local radio, developing a passion for pranks and interviews. He spent 12 years working in radio across various US markets before getting his big break in television, notably as "Jimmy the Sports Guy" on Los Angeles' KROQ-FM.
Television Breakthrough:
Kimmel transitioned into television as the co-host of the Comedy Central game show Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2002), winning a Daytime Emmy Award in 1999. He soon gained mainstream attention as the co-creator and co-host of Comedy Central's raucous late-night show The Man Show (1999–2004) alongside Adam Carolla.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Mainstream Success: In January 2003, Kimmel made the leap to network television with the premiere of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. Over more than two decades, his show has become a late-night staple, famous for its sharp political monologues, celebrity interviews, and viral segments like "Mean Tweets" and "Lie Witness News". Kimmel has established himself as a go-to awards show host, having anchored the Primetime Emmy Awards (2012, 2016, 2020) and the Academy Awards (2017, 2018, 2023, 2024).