Craig Kilborn was born on August 24, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, into a working-class family. His father, Hiram Kilborn, was an insurance executive, while his mother worked as a school teacher. When Craig was four years old, the family relocated to Hastings, Minnesota, where he spent the remainder of his childhood.
He attended Hastings High School, where his notable height—reaching 6 feet 5 inches by the 9th grade—naturally led him to join the school’s basketball team. Kilborn excelled in the sport, earning all-conference and all-state honors, which secured him an athletic scholarship to Montana State University. He accepted the offer and later graduated in 1984 with a degree in media and theater arts.
After graduating, Kilborn began his professional career in California, working as a sports anchor for KCBA, a Fox affiliate. His background as an athlete and communicator helped him succeed quickly in front of the camera, paving the way for more prominent opportunities in television.
In 1993, Kilborn joined ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor. He remained with the network for three years and became well-known for his distinct on-air personality and dry humor. During his time at ESPN, he gained national recognition and credibility as a professional television anchor.
In 1996, Craig Kilborn transitioned to comedy television as the original host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Known for its satirical take on current events, the show quickly gained popularity. Kilborn's time as host helped shape the show’s early tone, and in 1997, he was nominated for a CableACE Award. Though the show would go on to win multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, most of those accolades came after Jon Stewart succeeded Kilborn in 1999.
| Birth Date: | 24 Aug, 1962 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television presenter Screenwriter Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Kansas City |
| Education: | Montana State University - Bozeman |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American TV show host |
| Net Worth 2021: | 7 million |
