Jimmy Malone
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Born Name:
James Malone
Born Date: 1954
Born Place: Cleveland, Ohio
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Radio host, stand-up comedian, philanthropist
Brief Biography: James "Jimmy" Malone is best known for his three-decade career on Cleveland airwaves. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Malone is celebrated for his sharp humor, his long-running partnership with Cleveland broadcasting icon John Lanigan, and his extensive charitable work providing college scholarships to local students.
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Education: Malone attended Cleveland State University, spent a semester at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and graduated from Ohio University.
Pre-Comedy Career: Before committing to comedy, he transitioned through various sales roles, including life insurance, office equipment, heavy machinery, and real estate appraisal.
Comedy Discovery: He discovered his passion for comedy as a young man, regularly performing stand-up i
Radio Career and Success:
The WMJI Breakthrough: In the early 1990s, legendary DJ John Lanigan saw Malone performing stand-up. Lanigan invited him onto the top-rated morning show on WMJI (Majic 105.7).
Lanigan and Malone: Malone quickly became a full-time co-host, eventually forming the highly popular Lanigan and Malone show. The duo won a prestigious Marconi Award in 2005 for Large Market Personality.
Broadcast Evolution: Following Lanigan's retirement, Malone continued to anchor Cleveland morning radio, including hosting a weekday show on iHeartMedia's WTAM 1100 AM / 106.9 FM.
Career Departure: In August 2024, Malone unexpectedly parted ways with iHeartMedia as part of corporate cost-cutting measures, wrapping up more than 30 years as a daily staple of Cleveland media.
Philanthropy and Community Impact:
Beyond his comedy and entertainment career, Malone is widely recognized for his immense community contributions.
The Malone Scholarship Program: In 1993, he established a scholarship fund in partnership with College Now Greater Cleveland.
Fundraising Milestone: Anchored by his annual "Malone Scholarship Golf Classic," the fund has raised over $5 million.
Impact: The charity has put more than 300 financially disadvantaged Cleveland-area students through college. Malone was inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his professional achievements and public service.
Born Date: 1954
Born Place: Cleveland, Ohio
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Radio host, stand-up comedian, philanthropist
Brief Biography: James "Jimmy" Malone is best known for his three-decade career on Cleveland airwaves. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Malone is celebrated for his sharp humor, his long-running partnership with Cleveland broadcasting icon John Lanigan, and his extensive charitable work providing college scholarships to local students.
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Education: Malone attended Cleveland State University, spent a semester at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and graduated from Ohio University.
Pre-Comedy Career: Before committing to comedy, he transitioned through various sales roles, including life insurance, office equipment, heavy machinery, and real estate appraisal.
Comedy Discovery: He discovered his passion for comedy as a young man, regularly performing stand-up i
Radio Career and Success:
The WMJI Breakthrough: In the early 1990s, legendary DJ John Lanigan saw Malone performing stand-up. Lanigan invited him onto the top-rated morning show on WMJI (Majic 105.7).
Lanigan and Malone: Malone quickly became a full-time co-host, eventually forming the highly popular Lanigan and Malone show. The duo won a prestigious Marconi Award in 2005 for Large Market Personality.
Broadcast Evolution: Following Lanigan's retirement, Malone continued to anchor Cleveland morning radio, including hosting a weekday show on iHeartMedia's WTAM 1100 AM / 106.9 FM.
Career Departure: In August 2024, Malone unexpectedly parted ways with iHeartMedia as part of corporate cost-cutting measures, wrapping up more than 30 years as a daily staple of Cleveland media.
Philanthropy and Community Impact:
Beyond his comedy and entertainment career, Malone is widely recognized for his immense community contributions.
The Malone Scholarship Program: In 1993, he established a scholarship fund in partnership with College Now Greater Cleveland.
Fundraising Milestone: Anchored by his annual "Malone Scholarship Golf Classic," the fund has raised over $5 million.
Impact: The charity has put more than 300 financially disadvantaged Cleveland-area students through college. Malone was inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his professional achievements and public service.