Jimmy Kimmel Bio | Wiki
Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He serves as the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live. It is a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on January 26, 2003. Kimmel also served as a host of the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018.
Along with Adam Carolla, fellow actor/comedian, and Daniel Kellison, Kimmel manages his own production company, Jackhole Industries. It backs most of the projects that he is involved with. On October 22-26, 2007, he broke the Guinness world record for most miles flown in a five-day workweek, hosting two television shows.
Jimmy Kimmel Age | Born | Date of Birth
Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He is 56 years old.
Jimmy Kimmel Height | Height Weight
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft ( approx. 1.83m ). He weighs 182 pounds ( approx. 82.6 kg ).
Jimmy Kimmel Family
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the neighborhood of Mill Basin by his parents Joan Iacono and James John Kimmel. Kimmel’s father worked at American Express and was an IBM executive. He grew up alongside his younger two siblings Jonathan Kimmel, director of the show, and Jill Bryan, a comedian.
Kimmel’s family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was nine years old. He is the nephew of Frank Potenza, who appeared on his show from 2003 until his death in 2011.
Jimmy Kimmel Wife
Kimmel married Gina Maddy in 1988 and welcomed their daughter Katherine in 1991. The couple welcomed their son Kevin Kimmel in 1993 and finalized their divorce in 2002. Later, Kimmel started dating comedian Sarah Silverman from 2002 to March 2009.
In October 2009, he started dating Molly McNearney, a co-head writer for his show. The couple became engaged in August 2012 and held their wedding in July 2013. Kimmel and Molly welcomed their daughter Jane in July 2014. Their second child William was born on April 21, 2017, with a rare congenital heart defect tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. William underwent successful surgery at three days of age
Jimmy Kimmel Education
He graduated from Ed W. Clark High School. Later, Kimmel enrolled at Ed W. Clark High School. Subsequently, he earned an honorary degree from UNLV in 2013.
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Kimmel currently serves as both host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live. It is a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on January 26, 2003, at Hollywood Masonic Temple in Hollywood, California. On April 1, 2019, it premiered at a secondary home, the Zappos Theater on the Las Vegas Strip.
Additionally, Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018. The show currently holds the title of the longest-running late-night talk show on the network. It has aired for more than three times as long as either The Dick Cavett Show or Politically Incorrect respectively.
Jimmy Kimmel Comedy Central
Kimmel was offered a place as the comedic counterpart to Ben Stein on the game show Win Ben Stein’s Money, which started airing on Comedy Central in 1997. The combination received an Emmy award for Best Game Show Host.
In 1999, Kimmel co-hosted and co-produced Comedy Central’s The Man Show. Additionally, he left Win Ben Stein’s Money in 2001 and was replaced by comedian Nancy Pimental. The Man Show’s success allowed him, Carolla, and Kellison to create and produce, under the banner Jackhole Productions, Crank Yankers for Comedy Central.
Jimmy Kimmel Salary
Kimmel earns a hefty salary of $15 million every year. His salary is earned from his role of hosting the self-titled show on ABC.
Jimmy Kimmel Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Kimmel’s net worth is $50 million.
Who Is Jimmy Kimmel
Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He serves as the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Kimmel also served as a host of the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018.
Is Jimmy Kimmel Married
Yes. Kimmel is married to his lovely wife Molly McNearney, with whom he has two kids.
Kimmel’s Social Media Handle
Twitter: @JimmyKimmelLive