Jimmy Kimmel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Jimmy Kimmel

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

Jimmy Kimmel is a prominent American television host, comedian, writer, voice actor, and producer. He is best known for hosting and executive producing Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. Additionally, he has hosted major award shows, including the Primetime Emmy Awards multiple times and the Academy Awards on four occasions, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.

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-hosted Live with Regis and Kelly

During the week of October 22–26, 2007, Jimmy Kimmel guest-hosted Live with Regis and Kelly, commuting between New York and Los Angeles and breaking a Guinness World Record for distance traveled in one work week.

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September 23, 2012: Hosted 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

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

2012: Host of Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2012, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards.

2013: Received honorary degree from UNLV

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

September 18, 2016: Hosted 68th Primetime Emmy Awards

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

2016: Hosted Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2016, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards for the second time.

February 26, 2017: Hosted 89th Academy Awards

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

2017: Hosted Academy Awards

In 2017, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the first time.

March 4, 2018: Hosted 90th Academy Awards

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

2018: Hosted Academy Awards

In 2018, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the second time.

2018: One of "The World's 100 Most Influential People"

In 2018, Time named Jimmy Kimmel as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People".

2020: Hosted Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2020, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards for the third time.

March 12, 2023: Hosted 95th Academy Awards

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

2023: Hosted Academy Awards

In 2023, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the third time.

March 10, 2024: Hosted 96th Academy Awards

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

2024: Hosted Academy Awards

In 2024, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the fourth time.