TV presenter Jimmy Kimmel. Biography, career, personal life

The creator and host of the popular show "Jimmy Kimmel Live" is the famous American comedian. The program has high ratings. In the program, there are a lot of witty jokes about show business stars. Many famous personalities took part in the filming of this project.

Biography

Jimmy Kimmel - American actor and comedian, TV presenter and screenwriter, director. Nine years he lived in New York. In 1976, the whole family moved to Las Vegas. This year the comedian turns 49 years old, his birthday in the autumn - November 13.

Even in high school time, Jimmy realized himself as a presenter. The boy was the organizer of the programs concerning questions of study and interests of pupils. After graduating from high school, he studied at two universities in the states of Nevada and Arizona. In his student years, Jimmy Kimmel worked at a local institute television channel. The young man was leading, interviewed 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 host has a confirmed diagnosis - narcolepsy, this disease provokes attacks of sudden sleep. Despite the unpredictable disease, James is a very cheerful person.

Own show

At the age of 22 years, Jimmy Kimmel began a real star career television presenter. He worked in comedy projects, starred in the program "Kamedi Central." The actor took part in popular television shows: "Aristocrats" and "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Dancing with the Stars" and "Mad TV."

In 2003, the comedian created his own project called "Jimmy Kimmel live". He is both the host and the presenter of this telecast. For shooting, the show business stars are invited, with whom the comedian conducts conversations on a variety of topics. The program lasting 60 minutes is broadcast on ABC channel at night. The recording itself takes place in the evening.

The show Jimmy Kimmel quickly turned out to be popular, it not only brought the actor fame, but also made it possible to earn a colossal fortune. In the very first issue, the presenter used a joke, which became his final phrase: "I'm sorry, Matt Damon, it's time for us to round off, we'll definitely call you next time."

The War of Two Stars of the TV Screen

Matt Damon for ten years trying to get into the comic show. He was angry with the fact that the presenter always comes up with jokes about him, but does not invite him into the program. They had a real war.

In 2006, Damon was already behind the scenes of the show, but Kimmel for so long imagined the actor that the airtime was over. Jimmy suggested that Matt come to his studio next time.

So in every program "Jimmy Kimmel on the air" sounds a traditional joke about Damon. In turn, the well-known actor does not abandon attempts to parody the comedian or to release causticity in his address. In 2008, Jimmy's girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, was present at the Kimmel talk show. Right on the air, she showed a clip under the scandalous title "Fuck Matt Damon." In the video, Matt confirmed the fact of his sexual relationship with the TV presenter girl.

In 2014, Damon still called for the program Jimmy, and he even appeared in the frame. But as soon as the actor started his speech, the fire serenade turned on, and the shooting was disrupted. Matt and Jimmy even went to see a psychologist to establish friendly relations, but they did not succeed. The feud of two stars continues.

In 2016, Matt Damon made his way to the Kimmel show, hiding in the jacket of Ben Affleck. Jimmy did not tolerate such an act and took the actor on the armchair behind the scenes. This year, at the Emmy Awards ceremony, Matt Damon stepped onto the stage with an apple in his hands, parodying his abuser.

Filmography of the American comedian

In addition to the career of the 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 a fantastic film "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army", where he played himself.

Also Jimmy Kimmel worked on the voice acting of cartoons. His voice sounds in "Griffins", "Garfield", "Olenenko 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 TV presenter twice became a father. In 1991, he had a son, Kevin, and in 1993 - the daughter of Katie. The comedian divorced in 2002 and began meeting with actress Sarah Silverman. But the couple did not get a happy relationship, after six years they broke up.

Three years ago, the presenter decided to a second marriage, he chose his scriptwriter Molly McNearney as his wife. The couple met for five years. Molly McNearney and Jimmy Kimmel, whose photos flaunted in many newspapers and magazines, are considered one of the happiest families. A lot of show business stars were present at the wedding, and Matt Damon was invited to the celebration. A year after the wedding, Jimmy and Molly had a happy event: they had a daughter.