The creator and presenter of the popular Jimmy Kimmel Live show is a famous American comedian. The program has high ratings. The program contains a lot of witty jokes about the stars of show business. Many famous personalities took part in the filming of this project.
Biography
Jimmy Kimmel is an American actor and comedian, TV presenter and screenwriter, director. He lived in New York for nine years. In 1976, the whole family moved to Las Vegas. This year, the comedian turns 49 years old, his birthday in the fall is November 13th.
Back in school, Jimmy realized himself as a presenter. The boy was the organizer of programs related to learning and student interests. After graduating from school, he studied at two universities in the states of Nevada and Arizona. In his student years, Jimmy Kimmel worked on the local institute television channel. The young man was the leader, conducted interviews with teachers.
The full name of the American actor is James Christian Kimmel. A comedian suffers from a disease of the nervous system, he tries to hide his problem. The presenter has a confirmed diagnosis - narcolepsy, this disease provokes attacks of sudden sleep. Despite an unpredictable illness, James is a very cheerful person.
Own show
At the age of 22, Jimmy Kimmel began a real stellar career as a TV presenter. He worked in comedy projects, starred in the Comedy Central program. The actor took part in popular television shows: "Aristocrats" and "Ellen: Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Dancing with the Stars" and "Crazy Television".
In 2003, the comedian created his own project called "Jimmy Kimmel Live." He is both the master and host of this television show. The stars of show business are invited to shoot, with whom the comedian conducts conversations on a variety of topics. The program lasting 60 minutes is broadcast on the ABC channel at night. The recording itself takes place in the evening.
The Jimmy Kimmel show quickly proved to be popular, it not only brought fame to the actor, but also made it possible to earn a colossal fortune. In the very first issue, the host used a joke, which became his final phrase: "Sorry, Matt Damon, we have to go round, we will definitely call you next time."
The war of the two stars of the television screen
Matt Damon tried to get into the comedian show for ten years. He was angry by the fact that the presenter constantly comes up with jokes about him, but does not invite him to the program. They broke out a real war.
In 2006, Damon was already behind the scenes of the show, but Kimmel had been representing the actor for so long that the airtime was over. Jimmy invited Matt to come to his studio next time.
So in every Jimmy Kimmel Live program, a traditional joke about Damon sounds. In turn, the famous actor does not abandon attempts to spoof the comedian or release the taunts in his address. In 2008, Kimmel's talk show was attended by Jimmy's girlfriend, Sarah Silverman. On the air she showed a video under the scandalous title "Matt Damon Fucking." In the video, Matt confirmed the fact of his sexual relationship with the TV presenter's girlfriend.
In 2014, Damon was still invited to Jimmy's program, and he even appeared in the frame. But as soon as the actor began his speech, the fire serena turned on, and the shooting was disrupted. Matt and Jimmy even went to see a psychologist to establish friendships, but nothing worked out for them. The feud of the two stars continues.
In 2016, Matt Damon made his way to Kimmel's show, hiding in Ben Affleck's jacket. Jimmy did not tolerate such a trick and took the actor on a chair backstage. At this year's Emmy Awards, Matt Damon went on stage with an apple in his hands, mimicking his abuser.
Filmography American comedian
In addition to the career of a TV presenter, Jimmy Kimmel realized himself as a comedian. He starred in such films as "Like Mike" and "Road Adventure", "Third Extra 2" and Miss Famous. In 2008, the presenter participated in the science-fiction film "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army", where he played himself.
Jimmy Kimmel also worked on voice acting for cartoons. His voice sounds in “Family Guy,” “Garfield,” “Fawn Donner,” “Robotsype.”
Personal life
At the age of 21, Jimmy Kimmel got married. They lived with their first wife for fourteen years. During this time, the presenter twice became a father. In 1991, he had a son, Kevin, and in 1993, daughter Katie. The comedian divorced in 2002 and began dating actress Sarah Silverman. But the couple did not succeed, six years later they broke up.
Three years ago, the presenter decided on a second marriage, as his wife he chose the scriptwriter of his project - Molly McNirney. The couple met for five years. Molly McNirney and Jimmy Kimmel, whose photos appeared in many newspapers and magazines, are considered one of the happiest families. The wedding was attended by many stars of show business, Matt Damon was also invited to the celebration. A year after the wedding, Jimmy and Molly had a joyful event: they had a daughter.