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Jimmy Kimmel

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The host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on ABC, who was suspended indefinitely for his remarks about the murder of Charlie Kirk, where he falsely characterized the killer as part of the 'MAGA gang'.


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Summary

Jimmy Kimmel is an American comedian, television host, writer, and producer, best known as the host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", which premiered in 2003 and is currently the longest-running late-night talk show on the network. He has also hosted and executive produced other ABC specials like "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." A significant recent event, as detailed in the provided document, involved his suspension by ABC. This suspension was reportedly a consequence of a false accusation he made against the MAGA movement, and was influenced by pressure from the FCC under Brendan Carr, as well as major network affiliates NextStar and Sinclair. This incident is framed within a broader discussion on cancel culture, political violence, and media consolidation.

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  • Born

    1967-11-13

  • Awards

    Emmy Award (for Best Game Show Host, for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, for Live in Front of a Studio Audience), Time 100

  • Gender

    male

  • Height

    1.83 m (6')

  • Ancestry

    German and Italian

  • Full Name

    James Christian Kimmel

  • Occupation

    Comedian, voice actor, actor, writer, producer, musician, television host, radio personality, screenwriter

  • Citizenship

    United States

  • Educated At

    Arizona State University

  • Place of Birth

    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Timeline
  • Born James Christian Kimmel in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. (Source: wikidata, web_search_results)

    1967-11-13

  • Married Gina Kimmel. (Source: web_search_results)

    1988-06-25

  • Joined The Kevin & Bean Show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ as a producer and then an on-air personality, known as 'Jimmy the Sports Guy'. (Source: web_search_results)

    1994

  • Began appearing as co-host on the television game show 'Win Ben Stein's Money' on Comedy Central. (Source: web_search_results)

    1997

  • Won a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding game-show host for 'Win Ben Stein's Money'. (Source: web_search_results)

    1999

  • Co-hosted, co-created, and executive produced 'The Man Show' for Comedy Central. (Source: web_search_results)

    1999

  • His late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' premiered on ABC. (Source: web_search_results)

    2003-01-26

  • Divorced Gina Kimmel. (Source: web_search_results)

    2003-06-16

  • Married Molly McNearney. (Source: web_search_results)

    2013-07-13

  • Suspended by ABC following a false accusation he made against the MAGA movement, with pressure from the FCC (under Brendan Carr), NextStar, and Sinclair. (Source: document_6e2e1c76-03ee-44e6-b5c2-5a8baf006d65)

    Unknown

Web Search Results
  • Jimmy Kimmel - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American comedian, voice actor, actor, writer, producer, musician, television host, and radio personality"). He is the host and creator of Jimmy Kimmel Live!"), a late-night talk show") that airs on ABC. ## Early life [change | change source] He is of German and Italian ancestry. ## References [change | change source] 1. ↑ "Monitor". Entertainment Weekly. No. 1181. November 18, 2011. p. 34. Retrieved from "" Categories: [...] | Jimmy Kimmel | | --- | | Kimmel in 2015 | | | Birth name | James Christian Kimmel | | Born | (1967-11-13) November 13, 1967 (age 57) New York City, U.S. | | Medium | Television film radio | | Genres | Observational comedy") black comedy insult comedy") surreal humor") satire deadpan | | Subject(s) | American culture") American politics") everyday life pop culture current events gender differences") human behavior human sexuality | [...] 1967 births Living people American television talk show hosts Comedians from New York City American Emmy Award winners Hidden category: American people stubs

  • Host of Jimmy Kimmel Live - ABC

    Jimmy Kimmel is America's longest-running late-night talk show host, serving as host and executive producer of the Emmy® Award-winning "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Now in its 20th season, the show produces some of the most popular comedy bits and features a diverse lineup of guests including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, politicians and newsmakers. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs weeknights at 11:35|10:35c, broadcasting from Disney's El Capitan Entertainment Center in Hollywood. [...] Kimmel is also the host and executive producer of ABC's multiple Emmy® Award-winning "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" specials with Norman Lear, star-studded reenactments of the iconic sitcoms "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," "Good Times," "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes." Kimmel is also host and executive producer of ABC's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." [...] After 12 years in local morning radio with stops in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, Tampa, Palm Springs, Tucson and Los Angeles, Kimmel got his start in television as co-host of "Win Ben Stein's Money" on Comedy Central, for which he won an Emmy for Best Game Show Host in 1999. He co-hosted, co-created and executive produced 100 episodes of "The Man Show" for Comedy Central, served as on-air prognosticator for Fox NFL Sunday for four seasons, and co-created and executive produced "The Andy

  • Jimmy Kimmel | TV Shows, Charlie Kirk, & Facts | Britannica

    ## News • Jimmy Kimmel References Epstein in Row With Trump • July 23, 2025, 8:46 AM ET (Time Magazine) Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV • July 18, 2025, 5:33 PM ET (AP) Jimmy Kimmel (born November 13, 1967, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American late-night talk-show personality, producer, and comedian best known as the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– ). He also is a frequent host of various award ceremonies. ## Early life [...] SUBSCRIBE Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos # Jimmy Kimmel American comedian and talk-show host Also known as: James Christian Kimmel Written by Rachel Cole Rachel Cole is a librarian with Northwestern University’s Transportation Library. Rachel Cole Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica [...] In 1994 Kimmel joined The Kevin & Bean Show, a morning show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ, first as a producer and then as an on-air personality blending sports and humour as Jimmy the Sports Guy. From 1997 to 2002 Kimmel appeared alongside Ben Stein on the television game show Win Ben Stein’s Money. Kimmel’s adolescent sense of humour complemented Stein’s dry delivery, and the cohosts were awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding game-show host in 1999. Britannica Quiz

  • Jimmy Kimmel - Biography - IMDb

    Jimmy Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), The Man Show (1999) and Win Ben Stein's Money (1997). He has been married to Molly McNearney since July 13, 2013. They have two children. He was previously married to Gina Kimmel. ### Family Spouses Molly McNearney (July 13, 2013 - present) (2 children) Gina Kimmel (June 25, 1988 - June 16, 2003) (divorced, 2 children) Children [...] Back Biography Awards Trivia FAQ IMDbPro # Biography ## Jimmy Kimmel Edit ### Overview Born November 13, 1967 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Birth name James Christian Kimmel Nickname + Jimmy Height 6′ (1.83 m) ### Mini bio

  • Jimmy Kimmel Biography | Fandango

    Television host Jimmy Kimmel achieved mainstream success with a combination of the lowest common denominator and an Everyman appeal. Inspired by his idol, David Letterman, Kimmel began his career as a radio personality in a multitude of U.S. markets, including stints in Arizona, Seattle, Florida and finally, Los Angeles. It was there that he began to make a name for himself as "Jimmy the Sports Guy" on KROQ's popular "Kevin & Bean" morning show and became fast friends with fellow radio [...] in the rarefied world of late night talk shows with his hit offering, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC, 2003- ). By the end of the decade, Kimmel's show had become the longest-running late night talk show in ABC history, solidifying his status as one of America's favorite TV personalities.

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Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, 3545, South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89109, United States

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Coordinates: 36.1177429, -115.1693967

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