History of Brian Kilmeade in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2026

Brian Kilmeade is an American conservative television and radio host and political commentator primarily known for his work with Fox News. He co-hosts Fox & Friends on weekday mornings and hosts The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio. Additionally, he hosts One Nation with Brian Kilmeade on weekends. Beyond his broadcasting career, Kilmeade is also an author, having penned both non-fiction and fiction books.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1905: Birth of James Kilmeade Sr.

In 1905, James Kilmeade Sr. was born in Longford, Ireland.

1925: Immigration to New York

In 1925, James Kilmeade Sr. immigrated to New York.

1930: U.S. Citizenship

In 1930, James Kilmeade Sr. became a U.S. citizen.

1931: Birth of Brian Kilmeade's Father

In 1931, James Kilmeade Jr., Brian Kilmeade's father, was born.

1934: Birth of Brian Kilmeade's mother

In 1934, Brian Kilmeade's mother was born in Ozone Park and raised in St. Albans, Queens.

1960: Kilmeade Parents' Marriage

In 1960, Marie Rose (née D'Andrea) and James Kilmeade Jr. got married.

May 7, 1964: Brian Kilmeade Born

On May 7, 1964, Brian Kilmeade, an American conservative television and radio presenter and political commentator, was born.

1964: Birth Year

In 1964, Brian Kilmeade was born in Massapequa, New York, the second son of Marie Rose (née D'Andrea) Kilmeade and James Kilmeade Jr.

1982: Graduation from Massapequa High School

In 1982, Kilmeade graduated from Massapequa High School.

1986: LIU Post Graduation

In 1986, Kilmeade graduated from LIU Post in Brookville, New York, with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1993: Joins UFC Announcing Team

In 1993, Kilmeade joined Jim Brown as part of the announcing team for the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship event, conducting post-fight interviews.

1994: Play-by-Play Role for UFC 2 and UFC 3

In 1994, Kilmeade moved into the play-by-play role for UFC 2 and UFC 3.

1997: Freelance Sports Anchor for WVIT

In 1997, Kilmeade began working as a freelance sports anchor for WVIT (NBC) in Hartford, Connecticut.

1998: Co-hosting Fox & Friends

Since 1998, Kilmeade has co-hosted Fox's cable morning television show, Fox & Friends.

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April 2006: Filling in for Tony Snow on Fox News Radio

In April 2006, Kilmeade filled in the Fox News Radio time slot of former Fox anchor Tony Snow.

July 8, 2009: Controversial Comments on 'Pure Genes'

On July 8, 2009, Kilmeade made controversial comments regarding "pure genes" and marriage between different ethnicities while discussing a study about Alzheimer's disease. He suggested Swedes and Finns have pure societies because they marry within their own groups, contrasting this with the U.S.

July 20, 2009: Apology for Offensive Remarks

On July 20, 2009, Kilmeade apologized for his remarks made on July 8, stating that they were offensive and inappropriate, and that America is a melting pot.

2010: Controversial statement regarding Muslims and terrorists

In 2010, Kilmeade stated that "not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims." He later clarified he misspoke and meant all terrorists who killed on 9/11, with the Cole, the Khobar and the '98 embassies.

June 3, 2014: Remarks about Bowe Bergdahl's father

On June 3, 2014, Kilmeade made a remark on air about Bowe Bergdahl's father's beard, suggesting that he no longer needed to look like a member of the Taliban since his son was out of captivity and asked if he was out of razors.

June 22, 2018: Defense of Trump Administration Family Separation Policy

On June 22, 2018, Kilmeade defended the Trump administration family separation policy on Fox & Friends, stating, "Like it or not, these are not our kids" in reference to children of immigrants separated from their parents at the border.

2018: Criticism of Lesley Stahl's Interview with Trump

In 2018, Kilmeade criticized Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes for asking President Donald Trump about climate change, accusing her of pushing an "agenda" and injecting her "point of view" into the interview.

2020: Questioning Election Results

In January 2022, Kilmeade spoke critically of Trump, telling him to "learn to lose" and stating he had "not seen any" proof that the 2020 election had been stolen.

2021: Messages to Mark Meadows during Capitol Attack

During the 2021 January 6 United States Capitol attack, Kilmeade sent messages to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, urging him to get Trump to condemn the riot. He wrote, "Please, get him on TV." and "Destroying everything you have accomplished."

January 2022: Critical Comments on Trump and Election Claims

In January 2022, Kilmeade spoke critically of Trump, telling him to "learn to lose" and stating he had "not seen any" proof that the 2020 election had been stolen. He encouraged Republicans to move past questioning election results.

August 2022: Sharing Photoshopped Image of Judge Reinhart

In August 2022, while filling in on Tucker Carlson Tonight, Kilmeade shared a digitally-altered photo of Judge Bruce Reinhart receiving a foot massage from Ghislaine Maxwell. The next day, he stated the photo was fake and shown as a joke.