Craig Kilborn Biography
Craig Kilborn is an actor, comedian, sports and political pundit, and television host from the United States. Kilborn began his career in sports broadcasting in the late 1980s, and from 1993 to 1996, he served as an anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter.
How old is Craig Kilborn? – Age
He is 59 years old as of 24 August 2021. He was born in 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. His real name is Craig Lawrence Kilborn.
Where did Craig Kilborn go to college? – Family
He is the son of Shirley, a schoolteacher, and Hiram Kilborn, an insurance executive. He and his family relocated to Hastings, Minnesota, when he was four years old, where he was raised. He got a scholarship to play for Montana State University after graduating from high school, where he earned dual bachelor’s degrees in theater arts and media in 1985.
Craig Kilborn Son
His son Jonathan Kilborn works with AGORA Property Group in Nedlands, WA, as a real estate agent. In 2001, he started his real estate career with Ray White Residential in Sydney.
Craig Kilborn Old School
Kilborn portrayed Mark, Ellen Pompeo’s philandering lover, in the film Old School (2003). He played Jerry, the bully to Jon Heder, David Spade, and Rob Schneider’s nerdy roles in the 2006 film The Benchwarmers. Kilborn appeared as the villain in an episode of Chuck’s last season in 2011.
Craig Kilborn The Kilborn File
Kilborn made his long-awaited comeback to television on June 28, 2010, when his new half-hour show The Kilborn File premiered on select Fox stations following a six-year hiatus. The show aired for a six-week trial run in most areas at 7:00 p.m., however, it was not well received. His sidekick was Christine Lakin. Many of his signature segments from The Daily Show and The Late Late Show, like as “5 Questions” and a piece comparable to “Yambo,” returned to the show (with some minor rule changes and a name change to “Kilbo” and later to “Kilbyashi”). The show was not renewed for a second season.
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Kilborn was the host of The Late Late Show for five years, during which time the format was changed to appeal to a younger audience. Segments like “Yambo” and “5 Questions” became popular thanks to him. Sebastian, the Asexual Icon, is one of the characters he invented. Kilborn decided not to extend his contract in August 2004. On January 3, 2005, Craig Ferguson took over the show.
Craig Kilborn The Daily Show
From 1997 to 1999, Kilborn was the host of The Daily Show. On December 17, 1998, his final show aired, capping a 386-episode run. On August 6, 2015, Kilborn made a cameo appearance as “Host Emeritus” on Jon Stewart’s final Daily Show broadcast. Kilborn took over as host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show in 1996. The Daily Show was selected “Best Late Night Comedy” by TV Guide throughout his three-year stint. Kilborn also received a CableACE Award nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Host. “5 Questions,” “Moment for Us,” “Dance, Dance, Dance,” and “Your Moment of Zen” were among the frequent segments Kilborn created for The Daily Show.
How much did Craig Kilborn make?
His annual salary is estimated to be around $7 Million.
How rich is Craig Ferguson? – Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $30 Million.
