Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer who is best known as the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that has been on the air since 2003. He has also hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Academy Awards several times, and has produced and starred in various comedy shows and podcasts. In this article, we will explore Jimmy Kimmel’s lifestyle, education, and background, and learn more about his achievements and challenges.
Why does jimmy kimmel dislike matt damon:
Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have been involved in a funny and friendly feud since 2005, when Kimmel pretended to cut Damon from his show live on air as a joke. Kimmel was trying to think of an A-list star who they would not bump off the show and Matt Damon was the first that came to mind, indicating he thought highly of the actor at that moment.
The duo took it to a new level in 2015 when they lampooned the satirical feud into a Jimmy Kimmel Live! skit that saw the two go to couples therapy. Since then, they have continued to poke fun at each other in various videos and interviews, but they have also become real friends in real life. So, as long as these two remain close friends IRL, it seems like they will continue to be enemies on-screen.
Lifestyle
- Jimmy Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1967 and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- He is the eldest of three children of Joan (Iacono) and James John Kimmel, who worked at American Express and was an IBM executive.
- He was raised Catholic and as a child, was an altar boy.
- He graduated from Ed W. Clark High School and attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas for one year before transferring to Arizona State University.
- He received an honorary degree from UNLV in 2013.
- He is married to Molly McNearney since 2013 and has four children from his previous marriage to Gina Maddy.
- He is known for his witty and satirical humor, his celebrity interviews and pranks, his social commentary and activism, and his family-friendly approach to late-night television.
Education
- Jimmy Kimmel started his career as a radio host at a young age, inspired by his idol David Letterman.
- He briefly attended college—first at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and then at Arizona State University —before leaving to host The Me and Him Show, a morning radio program in Seattle.
- It was the first in a succession of radio jobs he would be fired from over the next several years, a fate he blamed on his constant office pranks.
- 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.
Background
- Jimmy Kimmel has also produced shows including Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, The Andy Milonakis Show, The Man Show, Crank Yankers: The Movie ,and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
- In 2018, Time named him as one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People”.
- He has hosted a late-night talk show the longest of all current late night television hosts in the United States, after Conan O’Brien’s retirement from hosting a late-night program.
Conclusion
Jimmy Kimmel is a versatile and influential entertainer who has carved out a successful career in television comedy. He has entertained millions of viewers with his humor, creativity, and compassion. He has also used his platform to raise awareness about important issues such as gun violence prevention , health care reform , climate change ,and social justice . He is a role model for many aspiring comedians and journalists who want to make a positive difference in the world.