Quick Info
| Profession | Television host, comedian, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/11/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, USA |
Latest News about Jimmy Kimmel
01/01/2025
Jimmy Kimmel was briefly taken off air in 2025 following controversial comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident sparked a national debate over free speech rights in late-night television. ABC temporarily suspended his show amid widespread media coverage and public reaction.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) |
Relationships & More
| Relationship Status: Married |
Family
| Father: James John Kimmel | |
| Mother: Joan Iacono | |
| Siblings: Jonathan Kimmel, Jill Kimmel | |
| Children: Kevin Kimmel, Katie Kimmel, Jane Kimmel, William John Kimmel |
Career
| Early Career | Radio host as 'Jimmy the Sports Guy' on KROQ's The Kevin and Bean Show; hosted Win Ben Stein’s Money (1997); co-hosted The Man Show (1999-2003) with Adam Carolla |
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| Major Show | Host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, since 2003) |
| Awards Hosting | Primetime Emmy Awards (2012, 2016, 2020); Academy Awards (2017, 2018, 2023, 2024) |
| Production | Co-founded Jackhole Industries with Adam Carolla and Daniel Kellison |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started career in radio across multiple US markets including Arizona, Seattle, Florida before Los Angeles[6] | |
| 2. In 2025, briefly taken off air after comments about Charlie Kirk assassination[3] | |
| 3. Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013 |