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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Early Career and Transition to Broadcasting</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Broadcasting Breakthrough and Fox News</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Kilmeade joined Fox News Radio in April 2006, stepping into a role previously held by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Snow">Tony Snow</a>. 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.</p>

<h2>Fox & Friends and Public Profile</h2>
<p>Kilmeade is best known today as co-host of Fox News Channel’s morning show, <i>Fox & Friends</i>, alongside <a href="/biography/steve-doocy">Steve Doocy</a> and <a href="/biography/ainsley-earhardt">Ainsley Earhardt</a>. 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 <i>Kilmeade and Friends</i> on Fox News Radio.</p>
<p>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 <a href="/biography/donald-trump">President</a> <a href="/biography/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> 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.</p>

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<h2>Controversial Remarks and Public Statements</h2>
<p>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.”</p>
<p>Another controversy arose on September 20, 2017, when Kilmeade criticized late-night <a href="/biography/jimmy-kimmel">host</a> <a href="/biography/jimmy-kimmel">Jimmy Kimmel</a> for “pushing politics on the rest of the country” after <a href="/biography/jimmy-kimmel">Kimmel</a> used his platform to discuss his son’s congenital heart condition and advocate for healthcare reform. <a href="/biography/jimmy-kimmel">Kimmel</a> responded by calling Kilmeade a “phony little creep.”</p>

<h2>Author and Historian</h2>
<p>Kilmeade is also a published author. He has written five books, four of which have become <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers. These include <i>The Games Do Count</i>, <i>It’s How You Play the Game</i>, <i>George Washington’s Secret Six</i> (focusing on the Culper Ring spies of the American Revolution), <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Jefferson">Thomas Jefferson</a> and the Tripoli Pirates</i>, and <i>Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans</i>, co-written with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Yaeger">Don Yaeger</a>. Collectively, his works have reached more than 2.5 million readers globally.</p>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Upcoming Project on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Houston">Sam Houston</a></h2>
<p>Kilmeade's next historical project focuses on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Houston">Sam Houston</a>, 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.”</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Social Media</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.briankilmeade.com">www.briankilmeade.com</a>.</p>

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