James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show, since 2003. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020. He also hosted the Academy Awards in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024. Before hosting
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was the co-host of Comedy Central's
The Man Show and
Win Ben Stein's Money. Kimmel has also produced shows including
Crank Yankers,
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and
The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2018, Time named him as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People". Kimmel has hosted a late-night talk show the longes...
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