Jimmy Kimmel is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known as the host and executive producer of the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. He has also hosted major award shows including the Primetime Emmy Awards (three times) and the Academy Awards (four times), solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
On November 13, 1967, James Christian Kimmel was born. He is an American actor, television host, comedian, writer, and producer.
In February 2008, Kimmel's video "I'm Fucking Ben Affleck", featured scenes spoofing the 1985 "We Are the World" video.
In 1988, Jimmy Kimmel married Gina Maddy.
In 1989, Jimmy Kimmel landed his first paying job as morning drive co-host of The Me and Him Show at KZOK-FM in Seattle, Washington alongside Kent Voss.
In 1990, Jimmy Kimmel and Kent Voss were fired by KZOK.
In 1991, Jimmy Kimmel's daughter Katherine was born.
In 1993, Jimmy Kimmel's son Kevin was born.
In Spring 1996, Jimmy Kimmel appeared as "Jimmy the Fox Guy" in promos on the Fox Network.
In 1997, Jimmy Kimmel began co-hosting the game show Win Ben Stein's Money on Comedy Central.
In 1999, Jimmy Kimmel co-hosted The Man Show with Adam Carolla on Comedy Central.
In 2002, Jimmy Kimmel divorced Gina Maddy.
In January 2003, Jimmy Kimmel permanently left The Man Show to host his own late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on ABC.
In 2003, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the American Music Awards on ABC.
In 2003, Jimmy Kimmel's uncle, Frank Potenza, began appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a regular.
In 2003, Kimmel became the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show.
During the 2004 NBA Finals in Detroit, Jimmy Kimmel made a controversial joke on ABC's halftime show, leading to that night's Jimmy Kimmel Live! being pulled from the entire network.
In 2004, Jimmy Kimmel Live! stopped airing live due to censorship issues.
In 2004, the feature film Windy City Heat, produced and co-written by Jimmy Kimmel, won the Comedia Award for Best Film at the Montreal Comedy Festival.
In August 2006, ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel would be the host of their new game show Set for Life.
On April 6, 2007, Jimmy Kimmel filled in for Larry King on Larry King Live, discussing paparazzi and reproaching Emily Gould.
In April 2007, Stuffmagazine.com named Jimmy Kimmel the "biggest badass on TV."
On July 8, 2007, Jimmy Kimmel managed the National League in the 2007 Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game in San Francisco.
On July 11, 2007, Jimmy Kimmel, along with LeBron James, hosted the 2007 ESPY Awards.
On July 15, 2007, the 2007 ESPY Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and LeBron James, aired on ESPN.
On July 20, 2007, the game show Set for Life, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, debuted on ABC.
During the week of October 22–26, 2007, Jimmy Kimmel guest-hosted Live with Regis and Kelly, commuting daily between New York and Los Angeles and breaking the Guinness World Record for longest distance traveled in one work week.
In February 2008, Jimmy Kimmel released a mock music video titled "I'm Fucking Ben Affleck" as a response to Sarah Silverman and Matt Damon's video.
On July 20, 2008, Jimmy Kimmel was a guest performer at a concert in Costa Mesa, California, featuring The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, performing with the group on the song "The Impression That I Get".
In 2008, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the American Music Awards on ABC.
In March 2009, Jimmy Kimmel's relationship with comedian Sarah Silverman ended.
In October 2009, Jimmy Kimmel began dating Molly McNearney, a co-head writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live.
In 2009, Jimmy Kimmel co-founded the annual Los Angeles Feast of San Gennaro, a New York City annual tradition, and co-hosted the eighth annual Los Angeles version.
On January 14, 2010, amid the Tonight Show conflict, Jimmy Kimmel appeared on The Jay Leno Show's "10 at 10" segment, deriding Leno and pleading for him to leave Conan O'Brien alone.
In 2010, Jimmy Kimmel appeared on The Late Show for the fifth time.
In 2011, Jimmy Kimmel's uncle, Frank Potenza ("Uncle Frank"), passed away. He had been a regular on Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003.
In August 2012, Jimmy Kimmel got engaged to Molly McNearney.
On September 23, 2012, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 2012, Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards for the first time.
In July 2013, Jimmy Kimmel married Molly McNearney.
In October 2013, a segment of Jimmy Kimmel Live! called "Kids Table" sparked controversy due to a child's suggestion about resolving U.S. debt, leading to discussions and protests.
In July 2014, Jimmy Kimmel's daughter Jane was born.
On September 18, 2016, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 2016, Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards for the second time.
In November 2022, Jimmy Kimmel revealed that soon after the 2016 election of Donald Trump, he told ABC executives, that if he could not tell Trump jokes, then he would leave the show.
On February 26, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 89th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.
On April 21, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel's son William "Billy" John was born with a rare congenital heart defect, tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with pulmonary atresia. He underwent successful surgery at three days old.
In 2017, Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the first time.
On March 4, 2018, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 90th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.
In June 2018, Jimmy Kimmel played a one-on-one basketball game against Senator Ted Cruz, resulting in over $80,000 raised for charities.
In November 2018, Jimmy Kimmel launched his second production company, Kimmelot.
In 2018, Jimmy Kimmel fundraised for Nevada U.S. Senate candidate (and eventual Senator) Jacky Rosen.
In 2018, Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the second time.
In 2018, Time named Jimmy Kimmel as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People".
In July 2019, Jimmy Kimmel released his first book, The Serious Goose, a children's picture book featuring his own illustrations.
On April 8, 2020, the celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, hosted and co-executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel, premiered on ABC.
In June 2020, it was announced that Jimmy Kimmel would return to host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 20, 2020.
On September 20, 2020, Jimmy Kimmel returned to host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 2020, Jimmy Kimmel learned that he and Martha Stewart are cousins through a genealogy report on the TV show Finding Your Roots.
In 2020, Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards for the third time.
In 2021, Jimmy Kimmel became the title sponsor of the LA Bowl.
In November 2022, Jimmy Kimmel revealed that he told ABC executives he would leave the show if he couldn't tell jokes about Donald Trump.
In 2022, a college football bowl game was to be played annually in Los Angeles at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium, officially known as the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl.
On March 12, 2023, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 95th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.
On August 30, 2023, Jimmy Kimmel began hosting the comedy podcast Strike Force Five with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver to support their staff members during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
In 2023, Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the third time.
On March 10, 2024, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 96th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.
In 2024, Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the fourth time.