JImmy Kimmel | Bio, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Career

Jimmy Kimmel is an American comedian, writer, producer, and television personality. He was born James Christian Kimmel. He hosts and executive produces the late-night chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Jimmy Kimmel.

His previous roles as co-host of Comedy Central’s The Man Show and Win Ben Stein’s Money made him well-known. Furthermore, he has created other shows. He was listed as one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People” by Time in 2018.

Where was Jimmy Kimmel born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

On November 13, 1967, Jimmy Kimmel was born in New York City. His given name is James Christian Kimmel. He was born into the family of Joan Kimmel and James John Kimmel.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, in the United States. Jimmy Kimmel is a citizen of the United States. Zodiac sign of Scorpio.

His mother is of Italian descent. He was raised in the Mill Basin community. His sole siblings are Jill, his sister, and Jonathan, his brother. His upbringing took place in a Catholic home. He moved with his family to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was nine years old.

His high school alma mater was Ed W. Clark. After high school, he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A year later, he transferred to Arizona State University. He received an honorary doctorate from UNLV in 2013.

What is the Net Worth of Jimmy Kimmel? Salary, Earnings

It is estimated that he is worth $50 million in 2024.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameJimmy Kimmel
Age55 Years
Nick NameJimmy
Birth NameJames Christian Kimmel
Birth Date1967-11-13
GenderMale
ProfessionTV Host
FatherJames John Kimmel
MotherJoan Kimmel
Place Of BirthBrooklyn, New York City, United States
NationalityAmerican
HoroscopeScorpio
Siblingsa brother, Jonathan, and a sister, Jill
ReligionCatholic
SchoolEd W. Clark High School
UniversityUniversity of Nevada, Arizona State University
Debut Television Show/SeriesWin Ben Stein’s Money (1997)
Marital StatusMarried
Married DateJuly 2013
SpouseGina Maddy (1988-2002), Molly McNearney (2013-Present)
ChildrenKatherine, Kevin, Jane and William “Billy” John
GirlfriendSarah Silverman (ex)
Height1.83 m ( 6 feet)
Weight83 kg (183 lbs)
Body TypeSlim
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown
Sexual OrientationStraight
Source of WealthHis television career
Net Worth$50 million
Famous ForHost and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live
Last UpdatedDecember 2024

Is Jimmy Kimmel Single? Relationship

Jimmy Kimmel is a married man twice. His first wife was Gina Maddy. They tied the knot in 1988. The couple’s two kids are Katherine and Kevin. They got a divorce in 2002. He dated comedian Sarah Silverman from 2002 to 2009.

He then started dating the co-head writer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Molly McNearney: They got engaged in August 2012 and were married in July 2013. The two children they had were Jane and William “Billy” John.

How tall is Jimmy? Weight, Hair Color

He stands 1.83 meters tall, or six feet tall. His weight is eighty-three pounds or 183 kg. He is physically lean. Both his hair and his eyes have a deep brown color.

How did Jimmy Kimmel start his Professional Career?

When he was still in high school, he started working in radio. He hosted an interview show on KUNV, the collegiate radio station of UNLV, every Sunday night.

When he was a student at Arizona State University, he frequently called the afternoon show on KZZP-FM. As co-host of The Me and Him Show on KZOK-FM in Seattle, Washington, he secured his first paid job as a morning drive host.

Kimmel then became a host of his show on KCMJ in Palm Springs. In the mornings, he was employed at KRQQ in Tucson, Arizona.

Comedy Central: He made his TV debut in 1997 as the witty counterpoint to Ben Stein on the game show Win Ben Stein’s Money.

He left the program to become the host of  Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk program. On January 26, 2003, the program made its debut.

It is the late-night talk program on the network with the longest run. He rose to the position of fourth-longest-serving present host on the network in 2015.

Jimmy Kimmel made his Fox Network debut as “Jimmy the Fox Guy” in 1996 commercials. He oversaw the roasts of Pamela Anderson on Comedy Central and Hugh Hefner at the New York Friars’ Club.

Jimmy has also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel’s Dancing with the Stars. He took over as the first host of Set for Life,  Kimmel’s brand-new game show, in 2006.

Jimmy Kimmel managed the National League in the 2007 Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game in San Francisco. Athlete LeBron James and himself co-hosted the 2007 ESPY Awards. He has hosted the American Music Awards five times.

Additionally, he made several appearances on Regis and Kelly’s Live with Regis and Kelly. His daily commute from New York to Los Angeles broke the Guinness World Record for the most miles traveled in a workweek.

He provided the voices for Robot Chicken, Family Guy, Crank Yankers, and Glenn Martin, DDS. The 64th and 68th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by him, respectively.

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