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Jimmy Star is an American radio/television host, actor, writer, clothing designer, and publicist.

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Early life

He was born in Miami, Florida. [1] [2]

Career

The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell

Star is the host of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell, which he shares with his husband Ron Russell. Ron is an actor, host, the producer, and Golden Age Hollywood expert.

As part of the show, Russell interviewed celebrities such as Tony Curtis, Tippi Hedren, Tab Hunter, [3] Dean Cain and Pink. [4]

Publicist and public relations expert

Star is president of World Star PR. [3]

Author

Star is an author. He wrote Charlie Chaplin: Silent Icon [5] and wrote a chapter entitled "Secrets of Social Media Success" in The Change 16: Insights Into Self-empowerment. [6]

Actor

Star appeared in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films. He appeared in 2010 in The Incubus, [7] and in 2011 in Son of Morning.

Clothing designer

Since 1998, Star has been a celebrity clothing and fashion designer. [2]

Personal life

Star is married to actor, host, writer, and producer Ron Russell. [8]

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References

  1. "Jimmy Star | Spectra Media Group | Jimmy Star Show | Interviews & Reviews by Center Stage Magazine". Center Stage Magazine. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  2. 1 2 "Meet Jimmy Star, Celebrity Fashion, Music Industry, Tv & Radio Host Expert". The BAM Network. Retrieved 2019-05-13.
  3. 1 2 "Ron Russell, hit radio/TV star and Golden Age Hollywood expert dishes!". Stars and Celebs. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  4. "How Words Brought Me To My Irish Connections". Irish Examiner. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  5. Charlie Chaplin: Silent Icon. Beacon Publishing. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 2020-03-08 via Amazon.
  6. Britt, Jim; Lutes, Jim (24 November 2018). The Change 16. SCR, Incorporated. ISBN   978-1632272621.
  7. The Incubus , retrieved 2019-05-13
  8. "Interview:Jimmy Star and Ron Russell "The Stars of the Biggest Internet TV/Radio Show in the World"". Huffpost. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-03-08.