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
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show and said he never intended to trivialize Charlie Kirk's killing or blame any political group for it. His remarks came after the brief suspension of the program, and they continued to draw public attention as part of the broader controversy surrounding the assassination coverage.
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk during his monologue. The decision followed backlash over remarks that suggested the "MAGA gang" was trying to portray the accused shooter as politically aligned with them, and it triggered a wider debate about free speech and network pressure. ABC later said the show would return after discussions with Kimmel.
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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 | |
| 4. In 2025, Jimmy Kimmel's show was briefly suspended by ABC after his comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination drew criticism and prompted a free-speech debate. |