Jimmy Kimmel and Paul McCartney

Jimmy Kimmel and Paul McCartney represent two very different sides of entertainment, yet both have built careers lasting for decades. Kimmel became a familiar face in American television through comedy, radio and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, while McCartney helped reshape popular music with The Beatles before finding major success with Wings and as a solo artist. From their early lives and families to career achievements, height, age and estimated fortunes, this comparison brings their key biographical details together in one easy-to-read profile.

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Profile Detail	Jimmy Kimmel	Paul McCartney
Full Name	James Christian Kimmel	Sir James Paul McCartney
Date of Birth	November 13, 1967	June 18, 1942
Height	About 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)	About 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Age	58 years old	84 years old
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, USA	Liverpool, England
Nationality	American	British
Nickname	Jimmy	Macca
Parents	James John Kimmel and Joan Kimmel	James McCartney and Mary McCartney
Siblings	Jonathan Kimmel and Jill Kimmel	Michael McCartney
Profession	Television host, comedian, writer, producer and actor	Singer, songwriter, musician, composer and record producer
Famous For	Hosting and producing Jimmy Kimmel Live!	The Beatles, Wings and his highly successful solo career
Career Began	Radio career in the late 1980s	Music career in the late 1950s
Education	Ed W. Clark High School; attended UNLV and Arizona State University	Liverpool Institute for Boys; Liverpool Institute
Height in Feet & Inches	Approximately 6’1″	Approximately 5’11”
Weight	Current weight not officially confirmed; older reports cite about 205 lb (93 kg)	Current weight not officially confirmed; estimates commonly range around 68–75 kg
Hair Color	Dark brown/gray	Gray/white
Eye Color	Brown	Blue
Hobbies & Interests	Comedy, television, sports and popular culture	Music, art, photography, gardening, animals and cooking
Instagram	@jimmykimmel	@paulmccartney
Marital Status	Married	Married
Current Spouse	Molly McNearney	Nancy Shevell
Previous Spouse	Gina Kimmel	Linda McCartney and Heather Mills
Children	Four — Katie, Kevin, Jane and Billy	Five — Heather, Mary, Stella, James and Beatrice
Grandchildren	One granddaughter reported in 2025	Multiple grandchildren
Net Worth	Estimated at about $50 million	Estimated at about $1.2 billion
Main Source of Wealth	Television hosting, production, comedy and entertainment	Music royalties, songwriting, recordings, touring and publishing
Major Career Breakthrough	Win Ben Stein’s Money	The Beatles
Signature Career	Jimmy Kimmel Live!	The Beatles, Wings and solo music
Other Major Work	The Man Show, Crank Yankers and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire	Band on the Run, McCartney, Egypt Station and McCartney III
Major Awards	Emmy Awards and other television honors	18 Grammy Awards, knighthood and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors
Major Hosting Credits	Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Academy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards	Major musical performances and international tours
Production Work	Producer and executive producer on multiple television programs	Record and film producer, songwriter and composer
Career Length	1989–present	1957–present
Major Legacy	One of America’s best-known and longest-serving late-night television hosts	One of the most influential songwriters and musicians in popular music history
Current Career	Continues as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and works across television projects	Continues working on music, archival projects and creative releases
Family Life	Married to Molly McNearney and father of four	Married to Nancy Shevell and father of five
Last Word	Kimmel’s long television career grew from radio and comedy into one of America’s most recognizable late-night shows.	McCartney’s six-decade musical career has taken him from The Beatles to Wings and an enduring solo legacy.

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