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Jimmy Kimmel is an American comedian, television host, writer, and producer. He has hosted ABC's late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! since its January 2003 premiere, combining celebrity interviews, comedy monologues, sketches, and musical performances. His work is intended for a mainstream television audience and frequently addresses American entertainment, politics, and current events.
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When did Jimmy Kimmel Live! first premiere?
Jimmy Kimmel Live! premiered on ABC in January 2003. The program combines a late-night monologue with celebrity interviews, sketches, comedy segments, and musical performances.
What television work did Jimmy Kimmel do before Jimmy Kimmel Live!?
Kimmel became widely known through Comedy Central's Win Ben Stein's Money and later co-hosted The Man Show with Adam Carolla. He also helped develop comedy projects including Crank Yankers before ABC gave him his own late-night program.
Is Jimmy Kimmel mainly a comedian, a talk-show host, or a producer?
He is all three: an American comedian, television host, writer, and producer. His ABC show uses his comedy writing and performance in monologues and sketches while also giving him the interviewing role of a traditional late-night host.
Has Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards?
Yes. Kimmel has hosted the Oscars four times, in addition to hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC since 2003.
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