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Jimmy Dore
Hosting The Jimmy Dore Show and combining stand-up comedy with political commentary.
Citizen Jimmy · Anti-Zionist commentary
- Born
- 26 July 1965
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Jimmy Dore
An American comedian who moved from stand-up clubs and television specials into radio and online political broadcasting. His work includes satirical performances, interviews and commentary critical of US foreign policy and Zionism.
Early life
Chicago upbringing
Grew up in a large Catholic family on Chicago’s southwest side.
Before comedy
Attended Illinois State University before studying marketing communications at Columbia College Chicago.
Career
- 1989
Chicago comedy clubs
Began performing stand-up in his home city.
- 1995–2000s
Television and touring
Moved to Los Angeles and developed a national comedy career, including a Comedy Central Presents special.
- 2009–2010s
Political broadcasting
Built a radio programme on KPFK and contributed to The Young Turks network.
- 2019
An independent programme
Left The Young Turks and focused on his own online show and live performances.
Shows & writing
Citizen Jimmy
A Comedy Central stand-up special built around political satire.
The Jimmy Dore Show
A political discussion programme that began on KPFK radio and expanded online.
Your Country Is Just Not That Into You
A book of humorous essays criticising the media, Wall Street and both major US political parties.
Beyond the show
Creative partnership
His wife, comedian Stefane Zamorano, co-hosted the podcast Comedy and Everything Else with him.
Political advocacy
Publishes commentary opposing Zionism and has advocated for press freedom and Julian Assange.
Sources & photo credit
Biographical reference ↗Official biography: comedy and advocacy ↗Running Press: book publication and author biography ↗Laugh Factory: comedy career ↗The Jimmy Dore Show: commentary on Zionism, May 2026 ↗Photo: Gage Skidmore. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
