Information AboutJimmy Kimmel |
James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel (born November 13 , 1967 ) is an American Comedian , Writer , Talk Show Host , Game Show Host , and Producer . EARLY LIFE Kimmel was born in , Nevada when he was nine years old. He graduated from Ed W. Clark High School and then attended University Of Nevada, Las Vegas for one year and Arizona State University for two years. He did not complete his degree. CAREER Early radio career Kimmel began working in the radio industry while in high school, hosting a Sunday night interview show on UNLV's college station KUNV . While attending Arizona State University , he became a popular caller to the KZZP-FM afternoon show hosted by radio personalities Mike Elliott and Kent Voss in Phoenix, Arizona . In 1989, Kimmel landed his first paying job doing morning drive at KZOK-FM in Seattle, Washington alongside Voss as morning drive co-host of ''The Me and Him Show''. Ten months later, Kimmel and Voss were fired by KZOK and were fired again a year later at WRBQ-FM in Tampa, Florida . Kimmel went from Tampa to host his own show at KCMJ-FM in Palm Springs, California (where Kimmel convinced a young Carson Daly to drop out of college and become his intern). From Tampa, Kimmel landed a job with Mike Elliott at 93.7 KRQ in Tucson . Kimmel and Elliott were fired after one year. From KRQ, Kimmel was hired as sports guy/comedy writer for the '' Kevin And Bean '' morning show at KROQ-FM , Los Angeles , where he was known as "Jimmy the Sports Guy." Kimmel spent five years at KROQ, leaving in 1999 to focus on television. Comedy Central Kimmel's television career began as the comedic counterpart to Ben Stein on the Game Show '' Win Ben Stein's Money '' which aired on Comedy Central in 1997 . His quick wit and Everyman personality was a counterpoint to Ben Stein's monotone performing style and Patrician demeanor. This combination earned the pair an Emmy award for Best Game Show Host. In 1999 , during his time with ''Win Ben Stein'''s money, Kimmel was also co-host (with Adam Carolla ) and co-creator (with Daniel Kellison ) of Comedy Central's '' The Man Show ''. Kimmel permanently left ''Win Ben Stein's Money'' in 2001 . He was replaced by comedian Nancy Pimental who, eventually, was replaced by Kimmel's cousin Sal Iacono . Kimmel, Carolla, and Daniel Kellison's success with '' The Man Show '' allowed them to create and produce other TV Shows under the banner Jackhole Productions , including '' Crank Yankers '' for Comedy Central and later MTV2 (on which Kimmel plays the characters Elmer Higgins, Terrence Catheter, "The Nudge", Karl Malone , and himself) and '' The Andy Milonakis Show '' for MTV2. Kimmel also produced and co-wrote the feature film '' Windy City Heat '', which won the Comedia Award for Best Film at the Montreal Comedy Festival. ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' In January 2003 , Kimmel permanently left ''The Man Show'' to host his own late-night talk show, '' Jimmy Kimmel Live '' on ABC . In the April 2007 issue of Stuffmagazine.com , Kimmel was named the "biggest badass on TV". Kimmel said it was an honor but clearly a mistake. Kimmel provided the voice of a dog in the movie " Road Trip " Other television work Kimmel's other television work included being the on-air football prognosticator for '' FOX NFL Sunday '' for four years. He has had numerous appearances on other talk shows including, but not limited to, '' Live With Regis And Kelly '', '' The Howard Stern Show '', '' The Ellen DeGeneres Show '', and '' Late Show With David Letterman ''. Kimmel is a three time host of the American Music Awards and served as roastmaster for the New York Friars' Club Roast of '' Hugh Hefner '' and Comedy Central Roasts of '' Pamela Anderson '' and '' Flavor Flav ''. He also appeared as Death's Dog on Family Guy . In August 2006, ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel will be the host of their new game show '' Set For Life ''. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20060822abc02 The show debuted on July 20, 2007. On April 6, 2007, Kimmel filled in for Larry King on '' Larry King Live ''. That particular show was about the paparazzi. It was on that show that Kimmel criticized Emily Gould , an editor from Gawker.com about the website's alleged stalking of celebrities. On July 8, 2007, Kimmel managed the National League in the 2007 Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game. He played in the game in 2004 and 2006 (Houston and Pittsburgh). On July 11, 2007, Kimmel along with basketball player LeBron James , hosted the 2007 ESPY Awards . The show aired July 15, 2007. PERSONAL LIFE
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