Jimmy Kimmel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jimmy Kimmel. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host and comedian, most famously known for hosting and executive producing Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. He's also a prominent figure in awards shows, having hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024.

2004: Windy City Heat Wins Award

In 2004, the feature film Windy City Heat, which Jimmy Kimmel produced and co-wrote, won the Comedia Award for Best Film at the Montreal Comedy Festival.

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April 2007: Named "biggest badass on TV"

In April 2007, Stuffmagazine.com named Jimmy Kimmel the "biggest badass on TV".

2007: Guest Hosting Live with Regis and Kelly and breaking Guinness World Record

In 2007, Jimmy Kimmel guest-hosted 'Live with Regis and Kelly' and broke the Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled in one work week, though he questioned the record's validity.

September 23, 2012: Hosting the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 23, 2012, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.

2013: Receives honorary degree from UNLV

In 2013, Jimmy Kimmel received an honorary degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

September 18, 2016: Hosting the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 18, 2016, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, where he pointed out Mark Burnett's role in the rise of Donald Trump.

February 26, 2017: Hosting the 89th Academy Awards

On February 26, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 89th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.

March 4, 2018: Hosting the 90th Academy Awards

On March 4, 2018, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 90th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.

2018: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people

In 2018, Time named Jimmy Kimmel as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

June 2020: Announcement to Host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards

In June 2020, Jimmy Kimmel was announced as the host of the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.

September 20, 2020: Hosting the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards

In June 2020, it was announced that Jimmy Kimmel would return to host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 20, 2020.

March 12, 2023: Hosting the 95th Academy Awards

On March 12, 2023, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 95th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.

March 10, 2024: Hosting the 96th Academy Awards

On March 10, 2024, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 96th edition of the Academy Awards ceremony.