Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1967-11-13
- Born Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As:
جيمي كيميل, Τζίμι Κίμελ, ג'ימי קימל, Ջեյմս Քիմել, ジミー・キンメル, 지미 키멀, ജിമ്മി കിമ്മെൽ, Džimijs Kimels, จิมมี คิมเมล, 吉米·坎摩爾, James Christian Kimmel, Джимми Киммел, Джиммі Кіммел, Джеймс Кристиан Киммел, Джеймс Киммел
Jimmy Kimmel
Born in 1967, Jimmy Kimmel is a towering figure in American media, best known as the host and executive producer of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which has aired since 2003. Raised in Las Vegas, Kimmel began his career in radio before transitioning to television as the comedic "everyman" co-host of Comedy Central’s Win Ben Stein's Money, a role that earned him his first Emmy Award. He further built his "guy’s guy" persona on the raucous The Man Show alongside Adam Carolla before landing his late-night slot. Over two decades, Kimmel transformed his show into a digital powerhouse through viral segments like "Mean Tweets" and a legendary, decades-long "feud" with actor Matt Damon. His influence extends beyond late-night, as he has become a go-to host for Hollywood’s biggest stages, having emceed the Academy Awards four times (2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024) and the Primetime Emmy Awards three times. In recent years, Kimmel’s career has been marked by both professional resilience and high-profile accolades. Entering 2026, he remains the host of ABC's longest-running late-night talk show, having recently signed a contract extension through the 2026–27 season. This renewal followed a tumultuous 2025 that saw him briefly suspended by the network after a controversial political commentary, an event he later described as a "near-death experience" for his career. However, he rebounded strongly, winning Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. Beyond the desk, Kimmel has maintained a presence in film, voicing the character of Ted Templeton Sr. (the father) in both The Boss Baby (2017) and its 2021 sequel, The Boss Baby: Family Business. He also provided the voice of Marty Muckraker in the 2021 PAW Patrol movie and is slated to appear in the upcoming 2025/2026 Smurfs project. Personal milestones have also made headlines, including his acquisition of Italian citizenship in 2025, a nod to his heritage that he frequently references in his comedy.
