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Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 13, 1967
Age58
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Jimmy Kimmel's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForHosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and his contributions to American television comedy.

Intro

Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer best known as the host and executive producer of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC in 2003. He has established himself as a prominent figure in American late-night television and is recognized for his comedic timing and satirical commentary.

Early Life & Background

Jimmy Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the Mill Basin neighborhood. His family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was nine years old. Kimmel attended Ed W. Clark High School in Las Vegas and later attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Arizona State University, though he did not graduate.

Career Highlights

  • Hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on ABC since 2003.
  • Co-hosted 'The Man Show' on Comedy Central with Adam Carolla (1999–2003).
  • Announced as host for the Academy Awards (Oscars) in multiple years, including 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.
  • Early career in radio, working at various stations under the name 'Jimmy the Sports Guy.'
  • Contributed to 'Win Ben Stein’s Money,' earning a Daytime Emmy Award.

Trivia

  • Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2018.
  • Is a cousin of comedian Sal Iacono, who works as a writer and performer on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jimmy Kimmel?

Jimmy Kimmel is 58 years old.

When was Jimmy Kimmel born?

Jimmy Kimmel was born the 13 November 1967.

Where is Jimmy Kimmel from?

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About November 13th, 1967, in brief:

  • Historical events: Carl B. Stokes was elected as the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city, winning the mayoral race in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Day of the week: November 13th, 1967 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: To Sir With Love by Lulu
  • #1 UK song: Baby Now That I've Found You by The Foundations
  • Popular movie: The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 13th, 1967.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Kimmel
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmy-Kimmel
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1191905/