James Christian “Jimmy” Kimmel is an American comedian, voice actor, actor, writer, producer, musician, television host, and radio personality. He was born on 13 November 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He also appeared in movies and TV serials. Jimmy made his debut in movies with Down to You in the year 2000.
He made his tv debut with Win Ben Stein’s Money in 1997. Jimmy Kimmel was a game show host at Comedy Central. After this, he started his own late-night talk show – Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. In starting Jimmy was a radio personality than in 1997 he moved from radio to television and did game show Win Ben Stein’s Money as a host.
Two years later he established his own production company called Jackhole Industries. His father’s name is James John Kimmel and his mother’s name is Joan. In 1988, he married Gina Maddy, they divorced in 2002. They have a daughter, Katherine (born 1991), and a son, Kevin (born 1993).
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Biography, Wife, Son, Children and Live Episodes, Age, Height, Family
Real Name | James Christian |
Nickname | Jimmy Kimmel |
Profession | Actor, Writer, Comedian, Host |
Height | 6’1″ |
Weight | 84 Kg |
Hair Colour | Black |
Eye Colour | Black |
Date of Birth | 13 November 1967 |
Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
Nationality | American |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
Hometown | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
School | Ed W. Clark High School |
College | Not Known |
Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Father | James John Kimmel |
Mother | Joan Kimmel |
Sister | Jill Bryan |
Brother | Jonathan Kimmel (Younger Brother) |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse/Partner/Affair | Gina Kimmel (1986-2002, Divorced)
Molly McNearney (2009-Present) |
Children | Kevin Kimmel (Son) Katie Kimmel and Jane Kimmel (Daughters) |
Net Worth | $35 Million |
Salary | Not Known |
Debut | Film – Delinquent’s Derby (1995) TV Show – Horror Kung-Fu Theatre as Jimmy Sports Guy (1996) |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Facts
- He was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- Jimmy became famous after his successful late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on ABC.
- He was also the host of Comedy Central’s The Man Show.
- In 2018, Jimmy Kimmel was also listed in The World’s 100 Most Influential People.
- Before working as a Host, he worked in radio when he was in High school.
Films
Year | Title | Role |
2000 | Down to You | Himself |
2000 | Road Trip | Corky’s Voice (voice) |
2002 | Like Mike | Client in Commercial |
2003 | Windy City Heat | Himself |
2004 | Garfield: The Movie | Spanky (voice) |
2005 | The Aristocrats | Himself |
2008 | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | Himself |
2012 | Project X | Himself |
2013 | The Smurfs 2 | Passive Aggressive Smurf (voice) |
2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | Himself |
2015 | Ted 2 | Himself |
2015 | Miss Famous | Mr. Chipmunk |
2017 | The Boss Baby | Ted Templeton (voice) |
2017 | Sandy Wexler | Himself |
2017 | Brad’s Status | Himself |
2017 | The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1997–2000 | Win Ben Stein’s Money | Himself (co-host) | 19 episodes |
1999 | Charmed | Host on TV | Episode: “The Painted World” |
1999–2003 | The Man Show | Himself (co-host) | 112 episodes; also co-creator, writer |
2001 | Family Guy | Death’s Dog (voice) | Episode: “Mr. Saturday Knight” |
2002 | MADtv | Himself, Jay Mattioli | Episode: “7.16” |
2002–05, 2007 | Crank Yankers | Various voices | 70 episodes; also creator, executive producer, writer |
2003–present | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself (host) | Also creator, executive producer, writer |
2003 | I’m with Her | Himself | Episode: “The Second Date” |
2003 | American Music Awards of 2003 | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2004 | Entourage | Himself | Episode: “Talk Show” |
2004 | American Music Awards of 2004 | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2005–07 | The Andy Milonakis Show | Himself | 22 episodes; also co-creator, executive producer, writer |
2005 | Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2006 | American Music Awards of 2006 | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2006 | Robot Chicken | Boss, Ryu, Lots of Laughs Bear (voice) | 2 episodes |
2006 | Drawn Together | Old Man, Mrs. Ham, Various voices | 2 episodes |
2007 | Set for Life | Himself (host) | 7 episodes |
2007 | Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav | Himself (roaster) | TV Special |
2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Joan the Dispatcher | Episode: “Positively Negative” |
2007 | 2007 ESPY Awards | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2007 | American Music Awards of 2007 | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2008 | American Music Awards of 2008 | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2008 | Jimmy Kimmel’s Big Night of Stars | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2010 | Glenn Martin, DDS | Himself (voice) | Episode: “Camp” |
2011 | Sesame Street | Himself | Episode: “Siblings” |
2011 | Hot in Cleveland | Himself | Episode: “I Love Lucci (Part 1)” |
2011 | The Soup | Joel McHale | Episode: “8.72” |
2012–2016 | Scandal | Himself | 3 episodes |
2012 | White House Correspondents’ Dinner | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2012 | 64th Primetime Emmy Awards | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2013 | Brody Stevens: Enjoy It! | Himself | Episode: “Brody Stevens, Who Are You?” |
2014 | Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories | Himself | Episode: “The Endorsement” |
2014 | The Middle | Himself | Episode: “The Table” |
2014 | Shark Tank | Himself | Episode: “Oilerie USA” |
2015 | The Bachelor | Himself (host) | Episode: “19.3” |
2015 | The Eric Andre Show | Himself | Episode 3.08 |
2016 | The Grinder | Himself | Episode: “The Olyphant in the Room” |
2016 | The Real O’Neals | Himself | Episode: “The Real Papaya” |
2016 | Trailer Park Boys | Himself | Episode: “All The Fuckin’ Dope You Can Smoke!” |
2016 | Pitch | Himself | Episode: “The Interim” |
2016 | 68th Primetime Emmy Awards | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2017 | 89th Academy Awards | Himself (host) | TV Special |
2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Himself | Episode: “Foisted!” |
2018 | 90th Academy Awards | Himself (host) | TV Special |
Jimmy Kimmel YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Twitter – https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/jimmykimmel/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jimmykimmel/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyKimmelLive