Brian Kilmeade was born on May 7, 1964, in Long Island, New York. He is the middle of three sons born to Marie and James Kilmeade, with brothers Jim and Steven. After the sudden passing of his father in 1979, Brian's mother returned to full-time work to support the family. When she passed away on September 12, 2018, her obituary fittingly described her as “one of America's original soccer moms.” A lifelong soccer enthusiast, Kilmeade played the sport throughout his youth and continues to serve as a coach in his spare time.
He graduated from Massapequa High School in 1982 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Political Science from Long Island University C.W. Post in Brookville, New York, in 1986.
Kilmeade began his career as a correspondent for Channel One News, a daily television news program aimed at high school audiences. He then served as anchor and host at KHSC-TV in Ontario, California. Subsequently, he hosted The Jim Brown Show on XTRA-AM, an all-sports radio network in San Diego.
In 1993, Kilmeade was selected as one of the commentators for the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship event (UFC 1), conducting post-fight interviews. He later provided play-by-play commentary for UFC 2 and UFC 3.
In 1997, Kilmeade moved to Hartford, Connecticut, where he worked as a freelance sports anchor for NBC affiliate WVIT. He also served as a sideline reporter for MSG Network, covering the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, a Major League Soccer team. Continuing in the sports domain, Kilmeade became a feature reporter and anchor for Newsport TV and hosted Newsport Journal, a national daily sports magazine show. He also anchored Scoreboard Central, a live, half-hour general sports program.
Kilmeade joined Fox News Radio in April 2006, stepping into a role previously held by Tony Snow. Parallel to his broadcasting career, he pursued stand-up comedy for about a decade, which contributed to his reputation for quick wit and improvisational skills on air.
Kilmeade is best known today as co-host of Fox News Channel’s morning show, Fox & Friends, alongside Steve Doocy and Ainsley Earhardt. The program recently experienced a peak year in ratings, attracting an average of 1.5 million viewers daily. In addition to his television work, he hosts the radio show Kilmeade and Friends on Fox News Radio.
His visibility and outspoken commentary have made him a well-known figure and, at times, a subject of public critique. In October 2018, comedians Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler confronted him in Midtown Manhattan over his public friendship with President Donald Trump and various political remarks. Kilmeade later stated that he felt no physical threat during the incident and affirmed his commitment to continuing his routine without changes.
| Date of Birth: | 07-05-1964 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Television Personality |
| Employer: | Fox News |
| Wife: | Dawn Kilmeade |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Girlfriend: | Not Yet |
| Ethnicity: | White |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Children: | 3 |
| Birth Sign: | Taurus |
| Net Worth: | $ 2 million |
| Marriage Date: | 1993 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York |
| T.V. Show(s): | Fox & Friends |
| Alma Mater: | C.W. Post (B.A.) Minor Political Science |
| Salary: | $200,000 per year |
| Birth Date: | 7 May, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Radio personality Television presenter Sports commentator |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Education: | LIU Post Long Island University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American sportscaster |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
