Biografie von Jimmy Kimmel
James Christian Kimmel wurde am 13. November 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, geboren. Er moderiert Jimmy Kimmel Live! seit 2003 und war Gastgeber der Oscars 2017, 2018 und 2023.
Personal Life
Who are Jimmy Kimmel's parents?
James Joseph Kimmel Sr., Joan Kimmel
Did Jimmy Kimmel have siblings?
Yes — Jonathan Kimmel, Jill Kimmel.
Was Jimmy Kimmel married?
| Name | Verheiratet | Geschieden |
|---|---|---|
| Gina Maddy | 1988 | 2003 |
| Molly McNearney | 2013 | None |
Did Jimmy Kimmel have children?
Jimmy Kimmel had 4 children: Katie Kimmel, Kevin Kimmel, Jane Kimmel, Billy Kimmel.
What religion was Jimmy Kimmel?
Jimmy Kimmel was Christianity (Catholic).
What was Jimmy Kimmel's ethnicity?
Jimmy Kimmel was of Italian, German heritage.
Karriere-Highlights
TV-Sendungen
- The Man Show (1999-2003)
- Win Ben Stein's Money (1997-2003)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003-present)
Auszeichnungen
- Emmy Award — Outstanding Talk Show (multiple nominations)
- Academy Awards Host (2017, 2018, 2023)
- People's Choice Award
Facts About Jimmy Kimmel
- His son Billy was born with a rare heart condition — his emotional monologue about it went viral and influenced health care policy discussions
- He has hosted the Academy Awards three times
- He began his career in radio before transitioning to television
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! has aired for over 20 years, making it one of late night's longest-running shows
Zitate von Jimmy Kimmel
"I ask people dumb questions for a living. I love my job."
"My son's health scare changed everything I think about what matters."
Vermächtnis
Jimmy Kimmel ist eine der dauerhaftesten Figuren im amerikanischen Late-Night-Fernsehen mit über 20 Jahren an der Spitze seiner Show.
Sources
📖 Wikipedia📖 ABC📖 Variety
Last verified: 2026-05-30