Jimmy Kimmel American Comedian Born 1967 in Brooklyn
Jimmy Kimmel · television presenter and comedian · American
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Biography
Jimmy Kimmel, born 13 November 1967 in Brooklyn, is an American comedian. He is known for The Man Show (1999) and Ted 2 (2015).
Early life
Jimmy Kimmel was educated at Arizona State University; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Ed W. Clark High School.
Career
During the 2000s, he worked on Garfield: The Movie (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). Work from the 2010s includes Scandal (2012) and Brad's Status (2017). PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021) is among his 2020s credits.
His filmography here covers 13 films and 4 TV series from 1999 to 2021. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (6), followed by action (2) and fantasy (2). Of his two titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Ted 2 (2015) has the highest, at $217 million. His off-screen credits include writer on Windy City Heat. Seth MacFarlane appears in two of his listed titles. In genre terms, the records list comedy.
Recognition
His awards include the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. He has also won the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Time 100 (2018). The records list 4 awards won by him.
Personal life
He has been married to Molly McNearney since 2013. He has 4 children on record.
Filmography
17 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PAW Patrol: The Movie | Film | |
| 2017 | Brad's Status | Film | |
| 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | self | Film |
| 2015 | Ted 2 | Film | |
| 2012–2018 | Scandal | TV series | |
| 2011 | POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold | Film | |
| 2009–2018 | The Middle | TV series | |
| 2008 | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | Film | |
| 2007 | Certifiably Jonathan | Film | |
| 2006 | Danny Roane: First Time Director | Film | |
| 2004 | Garfield: The Movie | Film | |
| 2003– | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | TV series | |
| 2003 | Windy City Heat | Writer | Film |
| 2001 | Donner | Film | |
| 2000 | Down to You | Film |
Show all 17 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Road Trip | Film | |
| 1999–2004 | The Man Show | TV series |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Time 100 | Won | |
| Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host | Won | ||
| Diamond Play Button | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Jimmy Kimmel on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.4M @jimmykimmel
- Engagement rate
- 1.29% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 56,026
- Average comments
- 322 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jimmy Kimmel?
Jimmy Kimmel is 58 years old, born on 13 November 1967 in Brooklyn.
What is Jimmy Kimmel known for?
Jimmy Kimmel is known for The Man Show (1999) and Ted 2 (2015).
What is Jimmy Kimmel’s nationality?
Jimmy Kimmel is American, born in Brooklyn.
Who is Jimmy Kimmel married to?
Jimmy Kimmel is married to Molly McNearney; they married in 2013.
Has Jimmy Kimmel won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Time 100 (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4914), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erin Scott · Public domain
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