Craig Kilborn

Craig Kilborn

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Born
August 24, 1962
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations

Craig Kilborn had an amazing 14 year run in television where he went from local TV in Monterey, CA to ESPN's SportsCenter to the original host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central and finally as the host of The Late, Late Show on CBS where he was known as "The Natural Host." While at ESPN, he hosted…

Biography

Craig Kilborn had an amazing 14 year run in television where he went from local TV in Monterey, CA to ESPN's SportsCenter to the original host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central and finally as the host of The Late, Late Show on CBS where he was known as "The Natural Host."

While at ESPN, he hosted "The Feel Good Edition" and sprinkled his humor throughout the broadcast. Some of his popular catchphrases included "Oh Precious," "Oh Nature," "It's the Cold and Pooh Season," "Jumanji," "Spank Me," "Ohhh, Resourceful," and "Release, Rotation, Splash."

At The Daily Show, Craigers came up with the very popular "5 Questions" and "Dance, Dance, Dance" and was also nominated for a CableAce Award for Outstanding Entertainment Host. During his tenure, The Daily Show was named "Best Late Night Comedy" by TV Guide.

While hosting the CBS Late, Late Show - despite a smaller writing staff and no band - Kilby miraculously beat ABC's Jimmy Kimmel in the ratings and also beat NBC's Conan O'Brian in every television market where his lead-in, David Letterman, beat Jay Leno in the ratings. Some of the popular segments Craig came up with at The Late, Late Show were "Yambo," "Sebastian: The Asexual Icon," "Recreate A Press Photo," "Talking To The Moon," and "To Blank With Love," in addition to continuing "5 Questions."

Craig has also acted in several movies including a memorable role as Mark, the philandering boyfriend in Old School, where he delivered the phrase "Good talk, see you out there" and "Guy Code."

Craig has a podcast called The Life Gorgeous where he "shares his magical life, in hopes of improving your life." He says he started the podcast after people following his "iconic Instagram were clamoring for it."

Craig was born in Kansas City, Missouri, moved briefly to Florham Park, New Jersey, and - from kindergarten through high school - grew up in Hastings, Minnesota. He is a passionate Minnesota Timberwolves fan and a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. His nicknames are Kilby and Lord Kilby.

Actor

United We FallUnited We Fall(2020)as Dr. Sharpe
WorkaholicsWorkaholics(2011)as Kurt Fossil
BoJack HorsemanBoJack Horseman(2014)as Michael Morgan
The BronzeThe Bronze(2015)as Heath Parker
The ExtendablesThe Extendables(2014)as Kilborn

Self

Simple Plan: The Kids in the CrowdSimple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd(2025)as Self (archives)
The Daily ShowThe Daily Show(1996)as Self - Host, Self, Self - 'Stephen A. Smith: Greatest of All Takehavers' Narrator
Me Time with Maggie LawsonMe Time with Maggie Lawson(2023)as Self - Guest
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCelebrity Ghost Stories(2008)as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)as Self

Archive Footage

This Is the Tom Green DocumentaryThis Is the Tom Green Documentary(2025)as Self - Host, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The CaptainThe Captain(2022)as Self
The Story of Late NightThe Story of Late Night(2021)as Self
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His LegRobert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg(2016)as Self
30 for 3030 for 30(2009)as Self

Known for

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Craig Kilborn in Old School (2003)Mr. Craig Kilborn. Also known as Lord Kilby.Craig Kilborn in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999)Craig KilbornCraig Kilborn in The Daily Show (1996)Chuck Norris, Craig Kilborn, and Monty Brinton at an event for The Late Late Show (1962)

Credit Score: Craig Kilborn

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1Chuck20.002007•8.224153840
2JAG7.501995•6.731121864
3Old School3.002003•7.000257303
4The Bronze2.502016•6.10014477
5The Benchwarmers2.382006•5.60058367
6Cursed2.382005•5.10037396
7Pauly Shore Is Dead2.002003•4.4005168
8The Shaggy Dog1.0420064.40021016