Jimmy Kimmel
James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show, since 2003. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020. He also hosted the Academy Awards in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.
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| Birth name | James Christian Kimmel |
| Born | November 13, 1967 New York City, U.S. |
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| Education | Arizona State University (BA) |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Spouse | Gina Maddy
(m. 1988; div. 2002)Molly McNearney (m. 2013) |
| Partner(s) | Sarah Silverman (2002–2009) |
| Children | 4 |
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Before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money. Kimmel has also produced shows including Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2018, Time named him as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People". Kimmel has hosted a late-night talk show the longest of all current late night television hosts in the United States, after Conan O'Brien's retirement from hosting a late-night program.