Jimmy Kimmel is a quick-witted, humorous, and relatable American talk show host who has achieved great wealth and success. With an estimated worth of $50 million, he earns an impressive $15 million annually for his talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.
Kimmel began his profession as a radio host, gaining popularity as “Jimmy the Sports Guy” on “The Kevin and Bean Show” in Los Angeles. He won a Daytime Emmy prize for his sharp humor as co-host of the game show “Win Ben Stein’s Money.”
His greatest success came with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” a late-night talk show that became one of the longest-running shows in the history of ABC network, surpassing the records of other talk shows.
His popularity as a television personality has established him as one of the most beloved figures on American television.
Currently, Kimmel is enjoying a surge in popularity with his new show, which explores provocative topics and has attracted a significant audience.
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How Old Is Jimmy Kimmel?
Born on November 13, 1967, Jimmy is currently 55 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States.
In 1989, Jimmy Kimmel landed his first job as the co-host of “The Me And Him Show” on Seattle-based radio station ‘KZOK-FM.’ However, he was let go after just two months. This prompted him to start his radio show in Palm Springs, California.
Childhood & Early Life
Jimmy Kimmel, born in Mill Basin, a middle-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, grew up with his parents, James Kimmel, an IBM executive, and Joan Kimmel, a devoted homemaker. He was reared as a Catholic and served as an altar boy in his church during childhood.
At nine, his family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he attended Ed W. Clark High School. During his high school years, he excelled academically.
After graduating, he enrolled at the University of Nevada, where he spent one year. It was during this time that he discovered his love for radio.
Career
He moved to Los Angeles, where he hosted “The Kevin and Bean Show” on the radio station ‘KROQ.’ He was known as “Jimmy the Sports Guy” and became popular with the audience. In 1996, he appeared as “Jimmy, the fox guy” on Fox Network promos.
Kimmel has made numerous appearances on various talk shows, including “The Howard Stern Show,” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” In 1997, he co-hosted the game show “Win Ben Stein’s Money” on Comedy Central, which gained him a lot of popularity due to his unique style of humor.
He co-hosted Comedy Central’s “The Man Show” with Adam Corolla, an American TV personality, comedian, and radio show host, in 1999. In 2000, he lent his voice to “Corky,” a talking dog in the American comedy film “Road Trip” directed by Todd Phillips. In 2001, he played the role of “Death’s Dog” in the episode “Mr. Saturday Knight” of the third season of “Family Guy.”
In 2003, he began hosting his own late-night talk show, “Jimmy Live!” on ABC network. The show aired on the Irish digital TV channel ‘3e’. He continued hosting the show for many years, becoming one of the most popular late-night talk show hosts.
Kimmel lent his voice to “Spanky” in the 2004 American live-action film “Garfield: The Movie” directed by Peter Hewitt. He was also featured in a video game commercial titled “Call of Duty: Black Ops” in 2010, where he was seen dodging and firing bullets.
In 2012, Kimmel hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. During the closing ceremony; he made several funny remarks, including a reference to his school history teacher.
On September 23, 2012, he hosted The 64th Primetime Emmy Prize at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Personal Life
In June 1988, he tied the knot with his girlfriend of a long time, Gina. The pair was blessed with two children. However, the marriage ended in 2002, and they separated.
Following his split from Gina, he entered a romantic relationship with Sarah Silverman, an American actress, and writer. The couple parted ways in early 2009.
In October 2009, he began dating Molly McNearney, a co-head writer for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ In 2012, the couple got engaged.
He has been diagnosed with Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the regulation of sleep-wake cycles in the body.
In addition to his television career, he is also musically talented and plays the bass clarinet, a musical instrument of the clarinet family. He showcased his skills at ‘The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ concert in Costa Mesa, California.
Jimmy Kimmel Height & Weight
According to celebheights, Jimmy Kimmel is 5 feet 11 ¼ inches tall and weighs 70 kg. Unfortunately, details regarding his body measurements are not known yet. However, he has dark brown eyes and black hair color.
Net Worth 2023
With a net worth of $50 million, Jimmy Kimmel is a renowned American television host and comedian as per celebritynetworth. He is best known for hosting the late-night comedy talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” since 2003, which earns him an impressive annual salary of $15 million.
Before his success with the show, he co-hosted “The Man Show” and worked as a sidekick on “Win Ben Stein’s Money.” His career in show business began on the radio.
Real Estate
Jimmy has several properties in the LA area. In 2004, he purchased a home in Hermosa Beach, California, for $2.175 million, located one block away from the beach.
Later in 2014, he bought another property in Hermosa for $2.25 million, but he eventually transferred ownership to his wife’s sister. In 2018, he acquired a new home in Hermosa for $8.2 million.
The current residence on this lot has a modest area of 2,200 square feet, but there are plans to build a future home with a much larger area of 20,000 square feet.
