Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel

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James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967), commonly known as Jimmy Kimmel, is an American television host, producer, writer, comedian, and voice actor. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC in 2003. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2016. He is set to host the Academy Awards in February 2017.

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Jimmy Kimmel was born on Monday, 13 November 1967 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. His full name at birth was James Christian Kimmel. He is best known as a talk show host. Kimmel's country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Jimmy attended high school at PS 236, Brooklyn, New York. For university, he studied at University of Nevada at Las Vegas (transferred to Arizona State). His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He is 6' 1" (185 cm) tall with an average build. He has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $45,000,000 US dollars. Jimmy Kimmel is 56 years old and his zodiac star sign is Scorpio.

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Full name at birth
James Christian Kimmel
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Claim to fame
The Man Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Date of birth
13 November 1967
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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
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Talk Show Host
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6' 1" (185 cm)
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Net worth
$45,000,000 USD
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High school
  • PS 236, Brooklyn, New York
  • Ed W. Clark High School, Las Vegas, Nevada
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  • University of Nevada at Las Vegas (transferred to Arizona State)
  • Arizona State University (dropped out)
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Partner: Molly McNearney (Married) 2 children
Oct 2009-
Molly McNearney and Jimmy Kimmel
"I don't really need to be dirty to be funny." - Jimmy Kimmel
  • David Letterman has been his idol, one whose success he has tried to emulate, since he was a child.
  • His favorite movie is The One and Only (1978).
  • Underwent successful emergency appendectomy surgery on June 20, 2007, in Los Angeles.
  • Brother-in-law of Carly Hirsch.
  • Has narcolepsy but keeps it under control with medication.

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