Jimmy Kimmel is American talk show host and comedian.

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Jimmy Kimmel

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Jimmy Kimmel is primarily known as a(n) screenwriter, television presenter, voice actor, television actor, comedian, film actor, television producer.

American talk show host and comedian

Born:November 13, 1967

Age:58

Zodiac Sign:Scorpio

Children:4

Born in:Brooklyn, United States

Residence:Tempe, United States

Languages:English, Italian, American English

Screenwriter Television Presenter Voice Actor Television Actor Comedian Film Actor Television Producer

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Famous For

Movies & TV

Ted 2Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyGarfieldPitch Perfect 2PAW Patrol: The Movie

Songs & Albums

White House Correspondents' Association dinner2020 virtual read-through of Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Awards

Time 100 (2018)star on Hollywood Walk of FameDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show HostDiamond Play Button

Jimmy Kimmel

American talk show host and comedian

Biography

James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host and comedian. He is best known as the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which has aired on ABC since 2003. Kimmel has hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards three times, in 2012, 2016 and 2020, and the Academy Awards four times, in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024. Before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money. Kimmel has also produced several TV shows, including Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2018, Time named him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Kimmel has the longest tenure of any current late-night television host in the United States. At 23 seasons, his tenure hosting a single late-night comedy-variety show is second only to Johnny Carson, who hosted The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 seasons. After Kimmel commented on the assassination of Charlie Kirk in his monologue on September 17, 2025, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a week.

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Quotes

“We're going to give men what they really want to see on TV. Monkeys, midgets, beer drinking and women jumping on trampolines.”

— On the start of The Man Show — reported in Walt Belcher (June 13, 1999) "Wise guys Corolla, Kimmel revel in new 'Man Show'", The Tampa Tribune, p. 4.

“We use puppets because they can get away with more.”

— On the concept of the program Crank Yankers — reported in Walt Belcher (May 31, 2002) "From The Remote Bergs To The Well-Heeled Burbs, Singles Seek Love", The Tampa Tribune, p. 4.

“I'm excited, but I am also realistic. I have seen what happened to the people who came before me and failed. It's an unforgiving arena to be in.”

— On the beginning of Jimmy Kimmel Live! — reported in Terry Morrow (January 24, 2003) "Kimmel & family head to ABC (beer's on hold)", The Knoxville News-Sentinel, p. 9.

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Photos

President Joe Biden tapes an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

Jimmy Kimmel for Mayor of Dildo banner outside of Dildo Cove Coffee & Krafts, featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, in August 2019. Dildo is a local service district in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the island of Newfoundland. It is located on the southeastern Dildo Arm of Trinity Bay about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of St. John's. It is known for its unusual name.

Jimmy Kimmel and Cousin Sal at Citi Field for NLCS Game 2 between the Cubs and Mets.

First Lady Michelle Obama tapes a skit with Jimmy Kimmel prior to their interview for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Jimmy Kimmel at Maker Faire. For more info please see Maker Faire: Eepybirds

President Joe Biden tapes an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

President Joe Biden tapes an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

President Barack Obama talks with Jimmy Kimmel in-between taped segments of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, Calif., March 12, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama talks with Jimmy Kimmel during a Jimmy Kimmel Live! video taping in Los Angeles, California, March 12, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)