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My Take
Jimmy Kimmel earns my respect as the great survivor of late night. He climbed up from radio with no famous connections, and over two decades on ABC he evolved from prankster into something closer to a national conscience. The monologue about his newborn son's heart condition, where comedy gave way to a raw plea about healthcare, remains one of the most honest moments television has produced. I also appreciate his craftsman's reliability; the Academy keeps handing him the Oscars stage because he can hold a room when anything goes wrong. Beneath the needling humor sits a genuinely decent Brooklyn-born everyman, and that combination wears well.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・キンメル
- Reading
- じみー・きんめる
- Born
- November 13, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television presenter / comedian / television actor / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Ed W. Clark High School
- University
- Mesa Community College
Awards & achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2018 Time 100
- Diamond Play Button
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Kimmel born?
Born November 13, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Jimmy Kimmel from?
Jimmy Kimmel is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Jimmy Kimmel do?
Jimmy Kimmel works as television presenter, comedian, television actor, screenwriter, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.