Basic Details:
- Name: Jimmy Kimmel
- Age: 55 (born November 13, 1967)
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Profession: Television host, comedian, writer, and producer
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- High School: Ed W. Clark High School, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (one year) and Arizona State University (two years)
- Nickname: America’s Conscience
- Nationality: American
- Awards: Multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his work in television
Net Worth: Jimmy Kimmel’s estimated net worth is around $50 million.
Career:
i. Overview:
- Jimmy Kimmel is known for his late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that premiered on ABC in January 2003.
ii. Milestones and Achievements:
- Co-hosted “The Man Show” (1999–2003)
- Co-created and produced the hit show “Crank Yankers” (2002–2007, 2019–present)
- Has hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” since 2003.
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
- Jimmy Kimmel has been married twice. He’s currently married to Molly McNearney, a co-head writer for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” since 2013.
ii. Family:
- Jimmy has two children with his first wife and two with his second wife.
iii. Controversies:
- Kimmel’s skits have sometimes been the source of controversy, including a sketch where he impersonated basketball player Karl Malone.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Jimmy Kimmel hosts an annual special “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Oscars”.
- He has frequently appeared in box office hits like “Pitch Perfect 2” and “Ted 2” as himself.
- He is known for his viral comedy segments like “Mean Tweets” and “Lie Witness News”.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @jimmykimmel
- Twitter: @jimmykimmel
- Facebook: Jimmy Kimmel
