Karen Kilgariff Biography/Wiki, Age, Husband, Kids, Net Worth, Podcast, My Favorite Murder, Book and Quotes

Publish date: 2023-11-24

Who is Karen Kilgariff? | Karen Kilgariff Biography and Wiki

Karen Kilgariff is an American writer, singer, comedian, actress, television producer, and podcast host. She is popularly known for hosting ‘My Favorite Murder’, a crime podcast, with Georgia Hardstark and for her writing credits on the Ellen DeGeneres show. She also featured in series 2 of The Book Group as Jean Pettengill. In this post, we have provided important info and quick facts about the multi-talented Karen Kilgariff, keep on reading to know everything about the comedian…

Karen Kilgariff Age and Birthday

Karen Kilgariff is 49 years as of 2019. She was born on May 11, 1970, in Petaluma, California, United States. Kilgariff celebrates her birthday on May 11th every year.

Karen Kilgariff Height and Weight

Kilgariff appears to have an average stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Karen Kilgariff Family

Karen’s parents are Jim Kilgariff (father) and the late Patricia Kilgariff (mother). She has one sister Laura Kilgariff. During father’s day in June 2018, she posted on twitter that her dad had hung up on her after being over the phone for over an hour. I just chatted with my dad on the phone for over an hour and then he goes, “Hey I got nothing to do today but I’m done talking to you.”

Karen’s mom, Patricia Kilgariff nee Knight, died on 9th January 2016 after 12 year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s. She was a nurse by profession specializing in mental health having graduated from Providence Nursing School of Oakland in 1962. Karen’s mother became the head nurse at Hillcrest Psychiatric Hospital in Santa Rosa in 1978. She was an advocate for public mental health services.

Karen Kilgariff Husband

Kilgariff likes to keep her personal life private hence information about her dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether she is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available. As for her dating history and love life, Karen was married at age 32 but later on got divorced. Ever since her divorce, she has not shared any info about her ex-husband.

Karen Kilgariff George

Karen had a dog pet known as George, she shares a lot of the pet’s photos and videos on Instagram. She once tweeted that George has zero boundaries when the dog decided to drink water from her glass.

Karen Kilgariff Facts and Body Measurements

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Karen Kilgariff Stand Up

Karen began her career as a stand-up comedian in Sacramento in the 1990s. She has had several comedy roles on televisions including being a cast member on seasons 3 and 4 of Mr. Show, and W/ Bob & David.

She served as the head writer for The Rosie Show which was aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network and later served as the head writer for The Pete Holmes Show, which aired on TBS. In 2014, She recorded a musical comedy album Live at the Bootleg. She also produced Making History on FOX Broadcasting Company.

Karen Kilgariff Ellen

In 2003, Kilgariff was hired by Ellen DeGeneres to help write for her comedy special, Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now, and they toured together as her opening act. Karen Kilgariff was then named head writer for the day time talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show which was launched in September 2003.

Karen Kilgariff Talk Show The Game Show

Comedian Guy Branum (“The Mindy Project,” “Chelsea Lately”) brings his well known live comic show to TV in a mashup of two of the medium’s best-known formats. Branum serves as host and speaker on the half-hour series, an uproarious combination of a game show sprinkled with talk-show elements. In every episode, celebrity guests come to play, not plug, in different challenges on the only talk show that literally counts. 

Emmy Award-winning writer Karen and author and journalist Casey Schreiner serve as judges, who roast the contestants and gave or deduct points from them based on criteria such as telling an anecdote, flirting with the host, name dropping, being underdressed, excessive agreement, and making the audience go “Ewwww.” Talk Show the Game Show returned in 2018 and its episodes are available to stream now at trutv.com.

Karen Kilgariff Podcast

In 2014, Kilgariff started a podcast with comedian Chris Fairbanks called Do You Need A Ride?. The podcast originally took place entirely in a car while Karen and Chris drove their guest around, sometimes picking them up or dropping them off at the airport.

However, citing safety concerns, they now sometimes record in the All Things Comedy studio. Kilgariff is also the host of the podcast My Favorite Murder which she started in 2016 together with Georgia Hardstark.

Karen Kilgariff And Georgia Hardstark

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark are the hosts of a podcast ‘My Favorite Murder’ which is a weekly true crime comedy where they discuss various infamous murders and serial killers. Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark started the true-crime podcast My Favorite Murder in January 2016, and since its inception it has garnered a large fan base, ranking number one on the iTunes comedy podcast list in May 2016.

Karen Kilgariff Book

Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide is a highly anticipated book by Karen and Georgia Hardstark. They open up about their lives more intimately than ever in their confessionally honest and hilarious debut book, titled after their podcast sign-off.

Sharing stories that have never been heard before ranging from their struggles with eating disorders, depression, and addiction. Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their greatest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the developmental life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the podcasting world.

Karen Kilgariff Salary

The amount of salary that Kilgariff earns has not yet been revealed.

Karen Kilgariff Net Worth

Kilgariff has an estimated net worth of $2 million which she has earned through her successful career as a writer, singer, comedian, actress, television producer, and podcast host.

Karen Kilgariff Tv Show

  • The Book Group 2002 – 20003
  • Mr. Show with Bob and David 1995 – 1998
  • Talk Show The Game Show from 2017
  • Friday Night Videos from 1983

    • Karen Kilgariff Album

  • Behind You
  • Live At The Bootleg

    • Karen Kilgariff Quotes

  • Don’t take things for granted or judge books by covers and don’t do the things that average people get tricked by.
  • Please live your life like you’re going to be reenacted in 30 years.
  • If you meet a person [and] you get the weird feeling in your gut, absolutely trust yourself and get out of there.
  • Don’t call it nonconsensual sex. Sex is sex and rape is rape; use the word rape
  • If I get taken out by a serial killer, please know I died doing what I loved: learning too much about serial killers.
  • Don’t let people touch you if you’re not comfortable with it.
  • We can actually help each other; we should help each other and reach out to each other.
  • You can be crazy, just be light-hearted about it.
  • Let’s use our powers of anxiety for good and not evil.
  • Find the one thing you love and shut up about it.

    • Frequently Asked Questions About Karen Kilgariff

    Who is Karen Kilgariff?

    Kilgariff is an American writer, singer, comedian, actress, television producer, and podcast host.

    How old is Karen Kilgariff?

    Kilgariff is 49 years old as of 2019. She was born on May 11, 1970, in Petaluma, California, United States.

    How tall is Karen Kilgariff?

    Karen has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

    Is Karen Kilgariff married?

    Details about her love life are still under review. We will let you know when she gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about her love life.

    How much is Kilgariff worth?

    Kilgariff has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

    How much does Kilgariff make?

    The amount of salary that Kilgariff  earns has not yet been revealed.

    Where does Kilgariff live?

    Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

    Is Kilgariff dead or alive?

    Kilgariff is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Kilgariff now?

    She hosts ‘My Favorite Murder’, a crime podcast, with Georgia Hardstark.

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