Brian Kilmeade Biography
Brian Kilmeade is a well-known American conservative television and radio host, as well as a political commentator for Fox News. During the weekdays, he co-hosts the popular show Fox & Friends and also runs The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio. On weekends, he takes the helm of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, which made its debut in 2022. Beyond his broadcasting career, he has authored and co-authored a mix of fiction and non-fiction books.
Kilmeade kicked off his career as a correspondent for Channel One News, a daily show aimed at high school students. He then moved on to work as an anchor and host at KHSL-TV in Chico, California, and co-hosted The Jim Brown Show on KLSD. In 1993, he joined Jim Brown as part of the announcing team for the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he conducted post-fight interviews before taking on play-by-play duties for UFC 2 and UFC 3 in 1994.
By 1997, Kilmeade was freelancing as a sports anchor for WVIT in Connecticut and served as a sideline reporter for MSG Network, covering the MetroStars in Major League Soccer. He later joined NewSport, where he hosted NewSport Journal and anchored Scoreboard Central. He also has about ten years of experience as a stand-up comedian under his belt.
Since 1998, Kilmeade has been a staple on Fox & Friends, co-hosting alongside Steve Doocy and E. D. Hill. In 2006, he took over the Fox News Radio slot that was previously held by Tony Snow after Snow left to become the White House press secretary under George W. Bush. He’s also a regular panelist on The Five and hosts What Made America Great on Fox Nation.
In April 2023, Kilmeade was chosen as a temporary host for Fox News Tonight, stepping in after Tucker Carlson’s departure and taking over his former program, Tucker Carlson Tonight, for the week of April 24.
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Since 1998, Kilmeade has been a staple on Fox & Friends, co-hosting alongside Steve Doocy and E. D. Hill. In 2006, he took over the Fox News Radio slot that was previously held by Tony Snow after Snow left to become the White House press secretary under George W. Bush. He’s also a regular panelist on The Five and hosts What Made America Great on Fox Nation.
In April 2023, Kilmeade was chosen as a temporary host for Fox News Tonight, stepping in after Tucker Carlson’s departure and taking over his former program, Tucker Carlson Tonight, for the week of April 24.
Brian Kilmeade Career
Kilmeade kicked off his career as a correspondent for Channel One News, a daily show aimed at high school students. He then moved on to work as an anchor and host at KHSL-TV in Chico, California, and co-hosted The Jim Brown Show on KLSD. In 1993, he joined Jim Brown as part of the announcing team for the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he conducted post-fight interviews before taking on play-by-play duties for UFC 2 and UFC 3 in 1994.
By 1997, Kilmeade was freelancing as a sports anchor for WVIT in Connecticut and served as a sideline reporter for MSG Network, covering the MetroStars in Major League Soccer. He later joined NewSport, where he hosted NewSport Journal and anchored Scoreboard Central. He also has about ten years of experience as a stand-up comedian under his belt.
Since 1998, Kilmeade has been a staple on Fox & Friends, co-hosting alongside Steve Doocy and E. D. Hill. In 2006, he took over the Fox News Radio slot that was previously held by Tony Snow after Snow left to become the White House press secretary under George W. Bush. He’s also a regular panelist on The Five and hosts What Made America Great on Fox Nation.
In April 2023, Kilmeade was chosen as a temporary host for Fox News Tonight, stepping in after Tucker Carlson’s departure and taking over his former program, Tucker Carlson Tonight, for the week of April 24.
He interviewed journalists in politics, as well as famous people and sportspeople during his FNC tenure, including ex-President Georg W. Bush, ex-Presidential Republican Mitt Romney, Supermodel Miranda Kerr, Simon Cowell, Drew Brees from New Orleans Saints, and ex-Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson. Kilmeade has also delivered live coverage on important national and international events and analyses. Kilmeade was a freelance reporter and NEWPORT TV anchor, anchored by ScoreboardCentral before joining FNC.
Brian Kilmeade Age
How old is Brian? Kilmeade is 61 years old as of 2026. He was born on 7 May 1964 in New York, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on May 7, every year.
Brian Kilmeade Education
Massapequa High School was his alma mater, and he graduated in 1982. In 1986, he earned a BA in Communications with a focus in Political Science from LIU-CW Post, where he also played soccer.
Brian Kilmeade Nationality | Ethnicity
What ethnicity is Brian? he belongs to Irish and Italian ethnicity/heritage. Brian was born and raised in New York, New York, United States. he holds American nationality.
Brian Kilmeade Height
Kilmeade stands at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches(1.78m).
Brian Kilmeade Family | Siblings | Parents
Born and raised in New York, New York, United States, to, Jim Kilmeade (father) and Marie R Kilmeade (mother). His father passed on through an accident in 1979 when Brian was just 14 years old. Kilmeade mentioned that his father had been his soccer coach. His later mother passed away in September of 2018. He also has a brother named Steve Kilmeade.
Brian Kilmeade Wife | Married
Kilmeade is happily married to Dawn Kilmeade. The two tied the knot on 3rd December 1993. They are blessed with three children. The family currently resides in Massapequa, NY where he grew up.
Brian Kilmeade Children
Brian and Dawn are happy parents to three adorable children, a son named Bryan Kilmeade and two little girls, Kirstyn and Kaitlyn Kilmeade.
Brian Kilmeade Salary
How much does he earn? Kilmeade earns an estimated salary ranging between $180,000 – $ 250,500 per year.
Brian Kilmeade Net Worth
Kilmeade has an estimated net worth of $8 Million which he has earned through being a Fox News political commentator and television and radio host.
Author | Books
- October 12, 2004: (The Games Do Count: America’s Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports).
- May 1, 2007: (It’s How You Play the Game: The Powerful Sports Moments That Taught Lasting Values to America’s Finest).
- November 5, 2013: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution.
- November 3, 2015: Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History
- October 24, 2017: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny.
- November 5, 2019: The Texas Victory That Changed American History.
Brian Kilmeade Shows
- Feb 24, 2020: John Tesh On His Legendary Career & Overcoming Terminal Cancer.
- Feb 21, 2020: Admiral James Stavridis (Ret) Warns Against A Total Troop Withdrawal In Afghanistan.
- Feb 20, 2020: Chris Wallace: Mike Bloomberg Was Roughed Up At Last Night’s Debate.
- Feb 17, 2020: Country Music Star John Rich On Working With Donald Trump Before He Was President.
- Feb 11, 2020: Chris Wallace Predicts Who The Top 3 Democrats Will Be After New Hampshire Primary.
- Feb 7, 2020: XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck Previews Opening Weekend!.
- Feb 5, 2020: Congressman Doug Collins: Democrats Overplayed Their Hand On Impeachment.
- Feb 3, 2020: Admiral James Stavridis (Ret) On President Trump’s Foreign Policy Successes.
Brian Kilmeade Book Tour
- March 5: Bush 41 Foundation @ Houston Baptist University.
- March 6: Sam Houston Memorial Museum.
