Jim Florentine Biography and Wiki
Jim Florentine is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and television personality born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Florentine is well known for co-hosting the American talk show, That Metal Show on VH1 Classic. Additionally, Jim is also known for voicing several characters on Crank Yankers like Special Ed and Bobby Fletcher.
Jim Florentine Age and Birthday
James Florentine was born on August 18th, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday every August 18th of every year. Florentine will be 56 years old on August 18th, 2020. His birth sign is Leo.
Jim Florentine Height and Weight
Florentine is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in his photos. He stands at a height of 5ft 10inches(1.80m). Also, Jim weighs 56kgs.
Jim Florentine Education
Florentine is a graduate from the Catholic school, St Ambrose. While Jim was in college, he was a DJ on the college radio station in Hazlet, New Jersey, WCNJ.
Jim Florentine Parents and Siblings
Florentine has been brought up in a Catholic family. He has siblings, six brothers, and sisters. When he is doing comedy, Jim mentions that he hates his religious upbringing. He is a native of central New Jersey.
Jim Florentine Spouse, Is Jim Florentine Married?
Florentine was married to Samantha Warner. The duo tied the knot in 2012 but got divorced in 2015. They were blessed with one child. Often, Jim would joke that marriage and kids were not for him. In December 2006, his longtime girlfriend committed suicide. The two had been dating for six years before she committed suicide.
Jim Florentine Robin Quivers
In addition to that, Jim had asked Robin Quivers to go on a date with him during the Howard Stern Show segment. This was back in August 2007 when Florentine was a guest while Robin was a co-host on the Howard Stern Show. However, on July 28, 2008, Quivers announced on the Howard Stern Show that they had ended their relationship. Additionally, Robin said that Jim initiated the breakup.
Jim Florentine Quick Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jim;
- Full Name: James Florentine
- Age: 55 years (2019)
- Date of Birth: August 18th, 1964
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Education: Catholic school, St Ambrose
- Birthday: August 18th
- Nationality: American
- Siblings: six Brothers and sisters
- Spouse: Updating
- EX-Wife: Samantha Warner
- Children: One
- Height: 5ft 10inches
- Weight: 56kgs
- Profession: stand-up comedian, actor, author, and television personality
- Known For: for co-hosting the American talk show, That Metal Show on VH1 Classic
- Net worth: $800 thousand
Jim Florentine Net Worth
Florentine has enjoyed a long career in the media industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as an actor, stand-up comedian, author, and television personality, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. The famous co-host for the American talk show, That Metal Show, on VH1 Classic, Jim Florentine, is estimated to have a net worth of about $800k.
Jim Florentine Podcast
He hosts a podcast called Comedy Metal Midgets and Metal Midgets on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Florentine has released six albums of stand-up comedy, six installments in the Terrorizing Telemarketers prank call compilation, two comedy specials, and three installments of the Meet the Creeps hidden camera show. His 2018 book Everybody is Awful (Except You!) reached No. 1 on the Book Soup nonfiction chart.
Florentine joined Barstool Sports where he handles Jim’s podcast. Jim shares his podcast Everybody is Awful every Monday and Thursday.
Jim Florentine Crank Yankers
Florentine played the voice role of Special Ed, Bobby Fletcher’s mentally challenged younger cousin. Crank Yankers is an American television show that features actual crank calls made by show regulars and celebrity guests and re-enacted onscreen by puppets for a visual aid to show the viewer what is happening in the call. The show was produced by Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel, and Daniel Kellison. The show premiered in 2002 on Comedy Central and returned to MTV2 on February 9, 2007, running again until March 30, 2007.
Jim Florentine Stand Up Comedian
In 2007, he appeared on the last episode of The Apprentice in season 4 doing his edgy stand-up comedy at a conservative charity event. He asked Trump’s partner George if he wears a diaper. He has not appeared on The Apprentice since.
He was featured on the series premiere of Down and Dirty with Jim Norton, a stand-up comedy series that aired on HBO on October 3, 2008. The series spotlights new and established talent, including Bill Burr (Chappelle Show), Artie Lange, Patrice O’Neal, and Andrew Dice Clay. Lemmy, leader of the heavy metal band Motörhead, served as the musical director.
On October 25, 2011, Florentine released his stand-up CD called Cringe N Purge on Metal Blade Records. It landed at #3 on the iTunes charts and #5 on the Comedy Billboard Charts.
Jim Florentine Movies and TV Shows
Movies
1998
- White Chicks, Incorporated as Bill
2002
- Rock Bottom as Miller Davis
2003
- Secret War as Getty
2004
- Grace and the Storm as Gio
2005
- Eminem’s Making the Ass as Special Ed / Little Em’
2006
- Beer League as Crispino
2010
- A Little Help as Brian
2015
- Trainwreck as a One-Night Stand Guy
TV Shows
1997
- Apt. 2F as Comic
2003–2005, 2007, 2019-present
- Crank Yankers as Special Ed / Bobby Fletcher (voices)
2008–2015
- That Metal Show as Himself
2013–2014
- Inside Amy Schumer as Various
2013
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Unnamed unseen manager
2014
- Californication as Jim
- Girls as a Man on the Street
2015
- Louie as Kenny
Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Florentine
Who is Jim Florentine?
Jim Florentine is an accomplished actor, stand-up comedian, author, and television personality who gained wide recognition after co-hosting the American talk show, That Metal Show, on VH1 Classic.
How old is Jim Florentine?
Jim Florentine is an American national born on August 18th, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
How tall is Jim Florentine?
Florentine stands at a height of 5ft 10inches.
Is Jim Florentine married?
Florentine was married to Samantha Warner. The duo tied the knot in 2012 but got divorced in 2015. They were blessed with one child.
How much is Jim Florentine worth?
Jim has an approximate net worth of $800 k. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Jim live?
Because of security reasons, Florentine has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Florentine dead or alive?
Jim is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Florentine Now?
Jim Florentine is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of the released series, Louie, in which he plays the role of Kenny and was released in 2015 in the US and later dates in other countries.