Throughout his broadcasting career, Kilmeade has made several comments that sparked public backlash. One such instance occurred on July 8, 2009, when he remarked, "We keep marrying other species and other ethnics," during an on-air conversation. The statement drew widespread criticism, and on July 20, 2009, he publicly apologized, stating, “I made comments that were offensive to many people. That was not my intention, and looking back at those comments, I realize they were inappropriate. For that, I sincerely apologize.”
Another controversy arose on September 20, 2017, when Kilmeade criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for “pushing politics on the rest of the country” after Kimmel used his platform to discuss his son’s congenital heart condition and advocate for healthcare reform. Kimmel responded by calling Kilmeade a “phony little creep.”
Kilmeade is also a published author. He has written five books, four of which have become New York Times bestsellers. These include The Games Do Count, It’s How You Play the Game, George Washington’s Secret Six (focusing on the Culper Ring spies of the American Revolution), Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, and Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans, co-written with Don Yaeger. Collectively, his works have reached more than 2.5 million readers globally.
Speaking on his motivation for writing historical nonfiction, Kilmeade has stated he hopes to offer insight into America’s struggles and triumphs. In discussing the War of 1812, he described its improbable American victory at the Battle of New Orleans as a key narrative led by “a self-made American-born militia general”—Andrew Jackson—who united a diverse coalition to defeat the British.
Kilmeade's next historical project focuses on Sam Houston, a protégé of Andrew Jackson. Houston’s life intersected with major historical events, including his participation in the Creek Wars, where he fought under Jackson and sustained multiple injuries. Kilmeade sees Houston’s journey—from recovering war injuries to witnessing the burning of Washington, D.C.—as a compelling continuation of Jackson’s legacy. He has stated that he chose Houston because he wanted to explore impactful yet underrepresented narratives outside of the Civil War, which he considers “overdone and divisive.”
Brian Kilmeade married Dawn DeGaetano on December 3, 1993. They share three children—Brian, Kirstyn, and Kaitlyn—and live in Massapequa, New York, where Kilmeade was also raised. The family owns a Burmese dog named Duke. When not working, Kilmeade remains active in the soccer community as both a spectator and coach.
He maintains an active social media presence with over 208,000 followers on Facebook (@Kilmeade), 120,000 on Instagram (@kilmeade), and 377,000 on Twitter (@kilmeade). His official website is www.briankilmeade.com.
Return to the previous page| 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 |
