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Craig Kilborn is an American journalist best known for playing Host in The Daily Show.

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Best Known For:The television show The Daily Show
Breakthrough:Became a national media star as the anchor of the late-night edition of SportsCenter on ESPN in 1993

10 Quick Facts About Craig Kilborn

  • Full Name: Craig Kilborn
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host and sportscaster
  • Known For: The television show The Daily Show
  • Current Role: Actor and former TV host
  • Date of Birth: August 24, 1962
  • Age: 63 years old
  • Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Children: Jonathan Kilborn
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Craig Kilborn Age

Craig Kilborn is about 64 years old as of 2026. Craig Kilborn was born in 1962.

Craig Kilborn Height

Craig Kilborn stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 196 cm.

Education

He attended Montana State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Film and Television.

  • Montana State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Film and Television
    • Period: 1981–1984

Career & Work

Craig Kilborn's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS and Comedy Central.

Organization: CBS
Role: Host
Period: 1999–2004
Details: Los Angeles, CA
Organization: Comedy Central
Role: Host
Period: 1996–1998
Details: New York, NY
Organization: ESPN
Role: Anchor
Period: 1993–1996
Details: Bristol, CT · Hosted the late-night 'Feel Good Edition' of SportsCenter.

Rise to Fame

Craig Kilborn rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Daily Show.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The Daily Show and The Late Late Show.

  • TV Show: The Daily Show (Host, 1996-1998) — The original host of the long-running satirical news program
  • TV Show: The Late Late Show (Host, 1999-2004) — Late-night talk show on CBS

Craig Kilborn Net Worth

Craig Kilborn's net worth is estimated to be between 7000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Craig Kilborn Family & Relationships

Craig Kilborn is single. He has 1 child, Jonathan Kilborn.

  • Father: Hiram Kilborn
  • Mother: Shirley Kilborn
  • Children:
    • Jonathan Kilborn (1987)

Lesser Known Facts

  • He was a standout Division I basketball player at Montana State University before pursuing a career in media.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Craig Kilborn
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Host and sportscaster
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 24, 1962
  • Age: 63
  • Birthday: August 24
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri

Measurements

  • Height: 6 ft 5 in

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Hiram Kilborn
  • Mother: Shirley Kilborn
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Children: Jonathan Kilborn

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Employment

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