Jonathan Kimmel (born November 4, 1976) is an American television and film director, writer, producer, actor and composer. He is the younger brother of

Jimmy Kimmel James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'', a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on January 26, 2003, ...

. He is married to writer and lecturer Carly Hirsch, and is the father of Wesley Kimmel (also known as "The Baby Bachelor") and Beatrix Kimmel.

Early life and career

Kimmel is an alumnus of

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's long-running Farce Side Comedy Hour troupe. He also directed, performed and wrote for the show. Kimmel's writing credits include six seasons of ''

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'', during which the show won three

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and a

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. He has also contributed several voice-overs, including the voice of his brother Jimmy in the "Fishsticks" episode. After that, he served as co-executive producer and head writer for

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's ''

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''. Additionally, he assisted on ''

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'', where he was also a composer and voice-over performer. Other writing credits include: ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. Kimmel's performing credits include: a guest-starring role on ''

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''; the character Xavier on the

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pilot "Let Go"; the voice of Scab in

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's ''

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''; the Singing Ass in

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's '' Jesus Is Magic''; the voice of the King on ''

''; the Boneologist and as The Fog on ''

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'', as well as dozens of voices and characters on "

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". Kimmel has also guest-starred in several roles on ''

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''. He directed the

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for

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' ninth charity Christmas single, "

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", which features his brother Jimmy (who also co-wrote the song). Kimmel currently serves as executive producer and director, on the reboot of ''

'', for

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Personal life

Kimmel currently resides in Los Angeles, and works as a segment director on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (after three years as a writer on the program).

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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